An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Secondary Maths Teacher to join an international school in Lao Cai, Vietnam, from October 2026.

If you want a pioneering role in a smaller, community-oriented school with lower living costs and a quieter lifestyle, this is the role for you!

Teaching at an international school in Lao Cai offers a quieter, community-focused environment with lower living costs and closer ties to nature, while larger cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang provide broader curriculum choices, stronger career credentials, and more established expatriate networks.

Overview

The successful candidate will teach Mathematics and Further Mathematics across the IGCSE and A-Level programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who enjoys working in a smaller school community and wants to play a meaningful role in the development of students and the school.

About the School

The school provides an international education in Lao Cai, offering Cambridge programmes within a close-knit school environment. The location provides teachers with the opportunity to experience northern Vietnam, with easy access to some of the country's most spectacular mountain scenery and a more relaxed pace of life.

Job Highlights

• Teach IGCSE and A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
• Join a developing international school
• Smaller, community-focused school environment
• Lower cost of living than Vietnam's major cities
• Beautiful natural surroundings
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the school's continued development

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics relevant degree with a recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Mathematics at secondary level
• Have experience teaching IGCSE and/or A-Level Mathematics
• Experience teaching Further Mathematics would be advantageous
• Have strong knowledge of the Cambridge curriculum
• Have excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Be adaptable, collaborative and enthusiastic
• International school experience is preferred

Facts & Figures

• Location: Lao Cai, Vietnam
• Job Type: Renewable Contract
• Start date: As soon as possible, dependent on time needed for visa documentation
• Benefits: Daily transport to and from the school, Free lunch each working day, Health insurance, Annual flights, Relocation costs, Possible tuition, Accommodation
• Salary: Negotiated and competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience

About ASQ:  the perfect match between international schools and candidates

ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional International schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions. 

Kindly send your CV to: Lizelle Carelse or apply directly online at www.asq-international.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.

Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ Education talent pool, as you could be perfect for one of our future international positions.