Employment - PVIS Port Vila International School

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, Port Vila International School holds itself to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

These standards include, but are not limited to: candidate profile verification, reference checks, referee verification, credential verification, criminal background checks in all countries of residence (current & previous), internet checks and review of offender registries.

Current employment opportunities

Mathematics Teachers Term 1 2022 Start

[updated 14 October 2021]

Port Vila International School (PVIS) is keenly seeking a Secondary Mathematics Teacher to commence in Term 1 2022 (or earlier by arrangement). Versatile and resourceful teachers, who can teach Year 7 to Year 12 are invited to apply for a 2-year contract position.

Our wonderful school

Vanuatu is a unique place with distinctive energy and character. Here, PVIS provides internationally recognised, quality education in a welcoming and inclusive community. Together, we share a love of learning recognising the potential of every individual. We nurture a connected community through collaboration and communication and by genuinely investing in each other. We embrace diversity, different perspectives and foster an authentic celebration of different cultures. We are proud that more than 50% of our students are from Vanuatu (ni-Vanuatu). Our student-centred approach to teaching and learning supports and encourages student-voice to empower global citizens who aspire to a better future. By providing diverse opportunities that meet individual needs, we’re developing courageous future leaders for Vanuatu and the world that we want. The lifestyle here represents a once in a lifetime opportunity for your career.

Our students in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO747Ju9Ld

PVIS is an independent, not for profit, co-educational EEC to Year 12 school located in Port Vila, Vanuatu with a student population of approximately 400 students. We proudly and exclusively teach the Australian Curriculum in Primary and Secondary, and the SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) at Year 11 and 12.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who are looking to join a dynamic team. Teachers with experience delivering best practice NZ/Australian Curriculum with the capacity to adapt for the Vanuatu context submit an application. Do not send a CV – please see the information pack here https://www.pvis.edu.vu/employment.

If you would like to arrange to speak with us in person about living in Vanuatu and working at PVIS please email us at employment@pvis.edu.vu

Please note that Vanuatu’s borders are presently closed (we are Covid free!), so recruitment will be contingent on a number of factors. We will organise special category visas for your entry in Vanuatu, and support you with exit arrangements from Australia or NZ. We cover flight costs and quarantine. We have successfully recruited and facilitated a number of teachers to start with us in Vanuatu in 2020/2021.

How to Apply

Download and submit an application form here (please read the instructions carefully)

Download a Primary Teacher job description here

Download a Secondary Teacher job description here

Essential Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree (in Education or another discipline with appropriate post-graduate teaching qualifications)
•Current teacher’s registration, or eligibility to be registered (with Australian state authority, New Zealand or other equivalent registration board).

Please indicate your availability to commence in your application. Please email employment@pvisvanuatu.org if you have any questions or would like to verify your eligibility.
Do not send a CV – please see the information pack.

Primary and Secondary School Teachers (interest always welcomed)

We are always seeking great teachers at PVIS. Our typical recruitment cycle starts in August/September each year. If you especially interested in working in Vanuatu or have firm plans to be in Port Vila. We ALWAYS are keen to meet with suitably qualified teachers who are in Vanuatu. We are always keenly seeking eligible ni-Vanuatu teachers in Early Years, Primary or in our Secondary School. Versatile and resourceful teachers, who can teach a range of year levels are invited to apply for a 2-year contract position, or apply for casual relief (substitute teaching roles).

Vanuatu is a unique place with distinctive energy and character. Here, PVIS provides internationally recognised, quality education in a welcoming and inclusive community. Together, we share a love of learning recognising the potential of every individual. We nurture a connected community through collaboration and communication and by genuinely investing in each other. We embrace diversity, different perspectives and foster an authentic celebration of different cultures. We are proud that more than 50% of our students are from Vanuatu (ni-Vanuatu). Our student-centred approach to teaching and learning supports and encourages student-voice to empower global citizens who aspire to a better future. By providing diverse opportunities that meet individual needs, we’re developing courageous future leaders for Vanuatu and the world that we want. The lifestyle here represents a once in a lifetime opportunity for your career and lifestyle.

PVIS is an independent, not for profit, co-educational EEC to Year 12 school located in Port Vila, Vanuatu with a student population of approximately 400 students. We proudly and exclusively teach the Australian Curriculum in Primary and Secondary, and the SACE (SA Certificate of Education) at Year 11 and 12.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who are looking to join a dynamic team. Teachers with experience delivering best practice Early Years Framework and/or Australian Curriculum and senior secondary with the capacity to adapt for the Vanuatu context submit an application using the form below.

Download an application form here (please read the instructions carefully)

Download an Early Education Teacher job description here

Download a Primary Teacher job description here

Download a Secondary Teacher job description here

Essential Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree (in Education or another discipline with appropriate post-graduate teaching qualifications)
•Current teacher’s registration, or eligibility to be registered (with Australian state authority, New Zealand or other equivalent registration board).

To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the application pack.

Casual Relief Teaching Staff – always seeking good applicants

PVIS is always looking for qualified teachers (Primary and Secondary), familiar with the Australian Curriculum, who hold a minimum of a degree and further qualifications in Education to join our register of casual relief teachers. Please request an information pack via email from employment@pvisvanuatu.org

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