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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

Teacher Roles – Term 2 2022

(or commencement date by mutual agreement)

English and Humanities Teacher (Secondary)

Download an application form here (please read the instructions carefully). We require all teacher applicants to complete this form.

Download a Secondary Teacher job description here

ICT Support Officer

(immediate commencement by negotiation) (posted 17th February 2022)

Port Vila International School keenly seeks an IT Support Officer to join our team.

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about relationships, community and organisation. You will work with children and families every day in your role, this means you will be warm, welcoming, and naturally curious about our school and wider community. You will be system focused, able to prioritise and make practical suggestions to continually improve the overall administration and operations. Significant technical knowledge of contemporary IT systems is essential. Take note of the systems and tools in use at the school. A salary will be negotiated based on the experience and capabilities of the appropriate candidate.

PVIS is an independent, co-educational Early Education Centre to Year 12 school located in Port Vila, Vanuatu with a student population of approximately 400 students. More than 50% of our students are ni-Vanuatu. We employ local (63%) and international (37%) staff. The school is proud to provide and facilitate the provision of scholarships to local students with an average annual value of 14 million vatu.

We teach the Australian Curriculum from early learning through to Year 10 and the SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) at Year 11 and 12 (the last year of school in Australia.

Please visit our website for further information about the school.

Applications are open until a suitable candidate is found for this important role,, but please apply immediately

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of application explaining your experience, qualifications and the reasons you would be suitable – addressed to the Principal.
Please also include a CV.
Please read the job description carefully, which you can download here
As this an IT role the electronic document and the quality of your email communication is one important way to demonstrate your suitability.

Please email the above to employment@pvis.edu.vu

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). We require all teacher applicants to complete this form.

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 form above.

Casual Relief Teaching Staff – always seeking good applicants

PVIS is always looking for qualified teachers who are in Vanuatu (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 note we only recruit teachers internationally for a two year contract, and only engage casual relief staff who are in Vanuatu (or relocating here for another reason, such as accompanying a partner).

Please get in touch if you are available for work and are a qualified teacher: employment@pvis.edu.vu