Staff Request Form

Part A1

Job Profile

School

IH Hanoi - Apollo Education and Training

Company name as on contract

Apollo Education & Training Vietnam

Date of request

May/ July 2012

The Contract

Job title position

Full-Time EFL Teacher with IH Hanoi

Number of posts

5

Length of contract

9-12 month(s)

Contract dates

Start of contract: May/ June/July 2012

End of contract: May /June 2013

Arrival date: May/ July 2012

Start of teaching: May/ July 2012

The Job

Job description

Teach and develop your EFL career in Vietnam at International House Affiliate Apollo Education and Training.

Teach and develop your EFL career in Vietnam at International House Affiliate Apollo Education and Training Benefits of living and working in Vietnam Vietnam is a beautiful, exotic and fascinating country with friendly and generous people going through an incredible time of development. Vietnam has something for everyone – from the misty mountains of the north to the tropical beaches of the south to the dynamic, ever-changing cities and their throngs of motorbikes. • Excellent standard of living • Low cost of living coupled with a relatively high salary means that Vietnam is possibly one of the only EFL teaching locations where one can enjoy a high standard of living, travel around the region regularly, and still save money • Fantastic students who are committed, motivated, and enthusiastic • A multitude of diverse travel opportunities, both within Vietnam and Southeast Asia • Access to most modern conveniences (e.g.: wi-fi and international cuisine) without sacrificing Vietnam’s unique cultural heritage • Opportunity to have a good and varied expat social life • Various chances to participate in voluntary work • Much shorter commute times than in many cities • Exciting time in the nation’s development Professional benefits of working for Apollo • Extensive training and professional development program, including: o in-house bi-weekly training sessions; o in-house International House certification courses, such as the IHCYL (International House Certificate in Young Learners) and the IHBET (International House Business English Teaching); o access to online International House certification courses; o formal bi-annual professional development interviews • Detailed induction program for all new teachers, including training and observations • Opportunities to participate in the International House transfer system • Wide range of resources and modern facilities, including: o modern study centers with computers equipped with EFL programs, Microsoft programs, and internet access; o overhead and multimedia projectors; o CDs and CD players for every class; o DVDs, DVD players, and televisions; o digital and video cameras; o flashcards; o games; o photocopies; o realia; o EFL resource books; o dedicated and equipped teacher rooms at each center. • Variety of courses, including General English classes, Business English, classes Young Learner classes, exam preparation classes, overseas study preparation classes, pronunciation classes, teacher training classes • A growing programme of links with local schools • Support from a dedicated team, spanning from personal to academic issues • Internal promotion opportunities

Timetable information anticipated number of teaching hours

Teaching across a range of levels, ages, and courses • Average teaching hours: 250 hours per quarter - normally scheduled at 15-23 hours per week (depending on contract). Classes run from 7:30am to 9:45pm Monday through Friday; 7:45 am to 8:15pm on Saturday and 7:45am to 6pm on Sunday. Split shifts are sometimes inevitable, though they are avoided where possible

Other (e.g. standby, training)

Types of classes - Young Learners

Juniors:

Teenagers:

Types of classes - Adults

General English:

Exam Classes:

Business English:

ESP:

Other relevant information working hours, split-shift system, in-company or in school

Part A2

The Package

Contract Is the contract local or with a UK or US company?

Local Contract

Salary Currency currency the salary will be paid in

Currency : USD

Salary range (gross) from Basic to Maximum salary, per month

1085USD - 1840USD per month, depending on qualifications and experience

Total percentage of deductions to Gross salary

10- 14 %

Salary notes

Tax is on a sliding scale as per Vietnamese regulations

National Insurance Does the school pay National Insurance contributions in the UK?

No

Healthcare are teachers eligible for free state healthcare? If not, what alternative healthcare provisions are made for teachers?

Dependent on contract. - We do offer contract ( FT21 ) with Medical Insurance up to 550 USD/YR

Holiday Pay what are the dates of the school's holidays during the academic year? Do teachers receive any days paid holiday in addition to these set holiday periods?

Dependent on contract - We offer Unpaid and Paid Leave contracts - Paid Leave contracts up to 10 Public Holidays and 10 Annual Leave days ( appying for one year contract )

Travel how much will the school pay towards flight expenses?

Instead, we have Relocation Bonus of $350

Does the school contribute towards local travel costs?

Accommodation Does the school provide free accommodation? If so, what is included in this package (e.g. bills) and what must teachers pay extra? If accommodation is not provided, does the school help in finding accommodation? Is there a settling in allowance?

We help with setting up accommodation on arrival and offering support for long-term accommodation solutions

Other benefits are native language lessons provided for new teachers? If so, do teachers pay for these?

Bonuses is there an end of year bonus, or incentive scheme, or other benefits e.g. subsidised training courses?

Bonus Upon Completion. *Half based on performance and Half based on contract completion *Up to 500 USD ( FT21 hour ) & 350 USD ( FT15 hour )

Work Visa what is the process? What do teachers have to do? What does the school do?

Paid VISA and Work permit. *Details to be provided

Part A3

School requirements

Are CELTA, Trinity, IHC or equivalent acceptable qualifications?

Yes

Is post qualification experience essential?

Yes

If so, how many years experience is required?

1

Any other skills or experience that is desirable for this post?

Essential requirements for all teaching positions • CELTA / Trinity TESOL / IHC* • BA or MA* • Clean police record • Satisfactory references • Adaptability, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity *Original document necessary for work permit requirements
Desirable requirements for all teaching positions • At least one year’s post CELTA experience or CELTA pass B (or equivalent) • Experience teaching young learner classes, from kindy through teens • Experience teaching adult learner • Cambridge oral examiners • Experience teaching business English preferred

Is it essential that candidates have a degree?

Yes