Essential

Qualifications and Experience

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or internationally recognised equivalent.
2. Relevant undergraduate degree.
3. Further professional learning in educational leadership, such as a Master’s degree, NPQSL or equivalent leadership qualification.
4. A minimum of three years’ successful leadership experience, for example as an Assistant Head, Phase Leader, Key Stage Leader or equivalent.
5. Successful experience of leading either curriculum or assessment within a school.
6. Experience of teaching within a leading international school or UK independent school.
7. A demonstrable record of excellent classroom practice.
8. Strong experience of using assessment information and pupil performance data to monitor standards and inform school improvement.
9. Experience of leading and supporting colleagues and managing change effectively.
10. Strong understanding of curriculum design, progression and assessment within the primary phase.

Skills and Knowledge

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

1. Excellent understanding of curriculum design, sequencing and progression.
2. Strong understanding of formative, summative and standardised assessment.
3. A strong understanding of primary education and the developmental needs of pupils from Early Years through Key Stage 2.
4. The ability to analyse pupil performance information and translate findings into practical action.
5. Strong strategic thinking and the ability to turn vision into effective implementation.
6. Excellent leadership, coaching and people-management skills.
7. The ability to inspire, support and challenge colleagues.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities.
10. Confidence when presenting to staff, parents and other stakeholders.
11. A clear understanding of educational innovation and the responsible use of technology and artificial intelligence in schools.
12. The ability to evaluate initiatives objectively and determine their impact on pupil experience and outcomes.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

1. An inspirational, visible and highly credible educational leader.
2. Ambitious for pupils, colleagues and the Junior School.
3. Collaborative, reflective and evidence-informed.
4. Highly organised, dependable and able to follow strategic priorities through to completion.
5. Calm, resilient and solution-focused.
6. Comfortable with accountability and professional challenge.
7. Creative and open to innovation while maintaining a strong focus on educational impact.
8. Culturally sensitive and able to build strong relationships within an international school community.
9. Deeply committed to the ethos and values of Uppingham Hung Yen.
10. Committed to the academic, personal and social development of every pupil.
11. Positive, energetic and equipped with patience and a lively sense of humour.

Desirable

1. Previous experience as a Deputy Head, Assistant Head, Assistant Principal or equivalent senior leader.
2. Experience of leading both curriculum and assessment.
3. Experience of leading a school or significant area of a school through an international accreditation or inspection process.
4. Experience of working as part of a start-up school or start-up leadership team.
5. Experience within a high-performing British international school.
6. Experience of Cambridge International or comparable external assessment frameworks.
7. Experience of inspection, accreditation or school self-evaluation processes.
8. Experience leading innovation, digital learning, STEAM, robotics, artificial intelligence or educational technology initiatives.
9. Experience developing outdoor learning provision.

1. A competitive salary aligned with the Uppingham Vietnam structured pay scale.
2. Comprehensive international medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.
3. Full statutory social insurance contributions based on 100% of the gross salary.
4. A generous housing allowance and dedicated relocation support.
5. An annual return flight allowance.
6. 100% tuition fee remission for up to two dependent children.