MOET Coordinator

Job Description

Job Purpose

The MOET Coordinator is responsible for ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and compliance of the Vietnamese national curriculum (MOET) within the school. This role serves as a bridge between the school and the local educational authorities while supporting academic staff, maintaining quality standards, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders including parents.

Key performance areas

Key tasks

1. Professional Responsibilities

Curriculum and Teaching Plan Management

• Implement and monitor teaching plans in accordance with the MOET curriculum for each educational level.
• Coordinate with academic departments and the training office to ensure alignment and integration between the MOET and international programs.
• Organize quality assurance activities, curriculum reviews, and improvements of teaching materials and textbooks.
• Ensure the curriculum content, duration, and learning outcomes comply with MOET requirements.
• Lead or collaborate on the development and updating of educational programs and plans.

Quality Assurance and Accreditation

• Carry out internal quality assurance processes and maintain evidence-based reports.
• Conduct regular reviews of teaching quality, student performance, and academic records.
• Supervise midterm, final exams, and national assessments (if any) to ensure fairness and accuracy.
• Ensure curriculum integration is efficient and not overwhelming for students.

Teacher Supervision and Support

• Organize regular subject team meetings to evaluate teaching and learning outcomes.
• Guide teachers in lesson planning, academic documentation, and reporting formats.
• Have learning visits and support teachers in addressing challenges related to teaching, classroom management, and administrative procedures.
• Collaborate in the development of teaching resources, assessments, and question banks aligned with competency-based learning.
• Propose improvements in teaching methods, classroom organization, and assessment tools.

Compliance and Inspections

• Stay updated with new regulations from MOET/Department of Education and inform relevant staff.
• Prepare necessary documents for internal and external inspections.
• Participate in school self-evaluations based on MOET standards.
• Manage student records including transcripts, report cards, and transfer documents.
• Prepare and submit periodic academic reports to the Board of Management and relevant authorities.

2. Coordination and Communication

Parent Relations

• Supervise and coordinate activities related to parent engagement.
• Guide and support collaboration between school and families.
• Organize parent-school partnership events.
• Collect feedback from students, parents, and teachers to improve the program.

Communication and External Relations

• Act as a liaison between the school and local educational authorities.
• Work with the communications team to accurately disseminate MOET-related information to parents.
• Respond to student and parent inquiries about the MOET program.
• Collaborate with departments and teachers to organize internal and external student competitions.

Teaching & Duties

• Participate in direct teaching up to 6 periods per week.
• Take part in assigned supervisory duties and rotational shifts during school operational hours to ensure safety and support for students and staff.

3. Management and Administrative Duties

Annual Planning and Implementation

• Contribute to building and monitoring the school year plan based on MOET requirements.
• Evaluate implementation progress and propose adjustments when needed.
• Integrate the MOET academic calendar into the school’s overall planning.
• Submit related reports to the MOET Principal.

Human Resource Management and Development

• Propose organizational structures and job descriptions for related positions.
• Participate in recruitment processes including candidate sourcing, interviews, and evaluations.
• Develop and implement internal training programs to enhance staff capacity.
• Monitor staff performance and propose evaluations, commendations, or disciplinary actions.
• Foster a positive working environment through internal engagement activities and staff well-being initiatives.

Financial Oversight and Policy Implementation

• Support budget and purchasing oversight to ensure transparency and efficiency.
• Communicate school policies and procedures to staff for proper implementation.

Regulations and Risk Management

• Participate in the drafting and revision of school regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a key member of the school’s Safety Committee.
• Attend disciplinary meetings involving staff or students as needed.
• Manage risks within the scope of responsibilities and report incidents promptly (e.g., student violations, urgent inspections).

III. Requirements

1. Qualifications/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant field (Master’s preferred)
• A formal degree in one of Vietnam's core teaching disciplines, with a strong understanding of the MOET curriculum, learning outcome standards, and MOET national examinations. Specifically: a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education, Natural Sciences (Secondary level), or Social Sciences (Secondary level). Preference given to candidates from a Natural Sciences background if applying for the Secondary-level role.

2. Skills

• Proven experience working with the MOET curriculum
• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese education laws and standards
• Experience in teacher support, curriculum development, and school evaluation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good ICT skills including familiarity with MS Word, Powerpoint and records management systems.
• Detailed, well-organized and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
•  Ability to take responsibility and initiative
• Proven ability to quickly learn and implement procedures.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• At least 3 years of management experience within a bilingual/international school system of comparable scale to FISV (equivalent to a member of the Board of Management, MOET Program Coordinator, or Vice Principal level or above).
• Over 10 years of teaching experience at bilingual/international schools.
• Fluent in English, with confident communication skills in a professional working environment.
• Meets the eligibility requirements for MOET's Vice Principal recognition/certification (in compliance with academic management regulations at the High School level).

3. Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Attend team and staff meetings
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
• Clean criminal records

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.