JOB OPPORTUNITIES

SEN/EAL Teacher – School Counsellor

About us:
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, our small school campus offers a green oasis and a vibrant educational environment. Our school is part of the network of 140 German Schools Abroad (DAS) supported by the German Foreign Office, and is attended by 170 children from 18 nations, ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. Instruction is conducted in German and English, with French and Vietnamese introduced from the 6th grade.
Our lower secondary level follows regional curricula for German Schools Abroad, while our upper secondary level adheres to the International Baccalaureate program, culminating in the GIB diploma. This diploma grants access to universities worldwide.
Our qualified teachers from various countries cater to individual needs, fostering discussions, experiments, and reflection. Core skills such as analytical competence, a sense of responsibility, and independent learning are central to our approach.
The quality of our education is regularly
validated through external assessments.

Your Tasks:
Support for Mental Health and Well-being
– Providing individual, small group, and class counselling sessions for students with
social, emotional, and behavioural issues.
– Developing and implementing strategies to promote mental health and well-being for
students and staff.
Coordination of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
– Identifying students with SEN and collaborating with teachers, parents, and experts to
create custom learning plans.
– Ensuring students with SEN receive appropriate accommodations, resources, and
support.
Management of Crisis Intervention
– Addressing critical incidents affecting students’ and staff’s mental health and well-being.
– Coordinating crisis intervention protocols and ensuring prompt support and follow-up.
Advocacy and Communication
– Acting as a liaison among students, parents, staff, and external entities to support
students with disabilities and learning differences.
– Conducting workshops and training to raise awareness of SEN and mental health issues.
Analysis and Reporting of Data
– Collecting and analysing data on student mental health and SEN to guide decisions and
interventions.
– Producing reports to evaluate the effectiveness of support programs.
Collaborative Consultation
– Working with multidisciplinary teams to address students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Guidance Counselling
– Providing guidance curriculum, university counselling, individual pupil planning, and
preventive services.
– Assisting students with academic, career, and personal/social development.
– Teaching careers lessons to students in years 9 to 12.
– Reviewing and developing counselling policies and ensuring their effective
implementation.

Other Duties
– Sharing relevant information with school personnel about the counselling program.
– Attending senior leadership team meetings as required.
– Adhering to legal, policy, and ethical standards of the counselling profession.
– Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Your Profile:
– Degree/ certificate in school psychology or related field
– Proven experience as a school counsellor in a diverse educational setting
– Integrity and professionalism
– A positive, patient, and resilient personality
– Ability to professionally cooperate with parents
– Ability to work in a team and in intercultural contexts
– High level of responsibility and reliability
– Willingness and ability to participate in the school’s development
– English and/or German on a native speaker level is a must

Join our Team
We are looking for dedicated teachers and educators who want to do more than just teach. We seek individuals who are eager to contribute, work creatively and constructively with others, and support our students on their educational journey. Become a part of our team and help positively shape the development of our school and students!

What We Offer:
– An innovative and supportive teaching environment with modern teaching methods and
interactive technologies.
– A committed and intercultural team dedicated to continuous school development.
– The opportunity to work on a dynamic and green campus in Ho Chi Minh City.
– Professional development opportunities to enhance your academic and pedagogical
skills.

Application Process:
Please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, and certificates) via email to
Mr. Jay Eagle Rabi at
jay.rabi@igs-hcmc.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

HOW CAN YOU APPLY FOR A JOB WITH US?

Do you have the required qualifications and relevant experience? You are welcome to apply all year round – by the way also on your own initiative.

Please send your application (CV, Certificates, References) to office@igs-hcmc.org or call us at + 84 (0) 28 37 446 344.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt immediately.

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Why IGS?

1

IGS offers you small class sizes for individual pedagogical work as well as a high degree of personal responsibility and the possibility to shape education.

2

You will work in a creative team of highly motivated, international experts in education.

3

A uniquely beautiful villa campus surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants is your place of work.

4

Experience at an international school creates excellent opportunities for professional development.

5

Vietnam is a very safe country for travelling. Foreigners are welcome and the teaching profession is traditonally regarded very highly.

6

Be it culture, mountains, islands, sandy beaches and turquoise water, culinary diversity, sports or leisure activities: Vietnam has it all.

7

IGS offers you support in finding accommodation and attractive contract conditions, during your employment.

What teachers say

  • Learning in small groups, a green campus, and a great atmosphere at the school allows individual support of pupils. Teachers are learning guides and partners. At the same time, IGS offers numerous opportunities to help shape school life and school development.

    IGS is more than a traditional school: It is a space for learning and experiencing for an international community: Bilingual school curriculum, an entry programme for children without German language skills, after-school activities and extra-curricular events such as concerts reflect this spirit.

    Sophie Wurster

  • My internship at the International German School in Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam was a complete success! The expectations I had before starting the internship were far exceeded and my work at the school encouraged me to continue on my path as a teacher. Small classes, great team spirit amongst colleagues, and the support of the school management and my mentors have made the internship a very special one.

    I could imagine returning to this school at the drop of a hat. At this juncture, I would like to thank all my colleagues at the school for the great time I had at IGS!

    Oliver Köster

  • When I think back to my time at IGS, I remember the many adventures I had with my pupils and colleagues. I am thinking of the colourful festivals which we as teachers prepared to put a smile on the children’s faces. Singing together in the school choir, the recordings of a CD in the recording studio, the big concerts in front of an international audience, the great time with the parents and teachers’ choir. For me as a music teacher, it was great to see that children’s creativity, independent thinking, and the arts are very important at this school.

    The contact with the international parents and cooperation partners of the school, and the organisation of school festivals in a completely different cultural space were an enriching challenge for me and have above all contributed to the strengthening of my personality as a teacher. In addition, there was a strong and supportive team for every challenge which always gave you the necessary backup when needed.

    The fascinating landscape of Vietnam, the friendliness of the people, and the numerous experiences with my own class are also a great reminder of my time there which I would not like to miss for anything.

    Thomas Mende

Life in Vietnam

“Working where others go on holidays.” All year round, the south of the country is pampered with temperatures of 25 to 35 degree Celsius. Endless beaches, dreamlike islands, mountains with coffee plantations, and miles of rivers define the landscapes outside the pulsating metropolis Ho Chi Minh City. The country’s economic boom is particularly noticeable in the major cities. Despite the momentum of the upturn, the cost of living remains below the European average.

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Ho Chi Minh City. Copyright: Quangpraha (pixabay)