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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.

Teaching at PVIS

interest always welcomed

Today’s learning for tomorrow’s world — let’s create tomorrow together

Here, Port Vila International School provides internationally recognised, quality education in a welcoming and inclusive community from Early Education to Year 12.

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.

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 Unique PVIS Opportunity

Vanuatu is a unique place with a distinctive energy and character
Be part of a mission-driven organisation and enjoy the freedom and independence to engage in new learning methods, projects and experiment with your ideas
Contribute to Vanuatu’s national vision to become, stable, sustainable and prosperous
Be a member of an aspirational, intellectual, and vibrant community of professionals

Joining Our Team

We are always seeking great teachers at PVIS. Our typical recruitment cycle starts June/July each year. If you are 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.

Here is our essential guide to what it means to be a PVIS educator – the requirements, opportunities and expectations. Joining the PVIS Team- are we right for you?

Current employment opportunities

Senior Mathematics and Science Teachers

Fantastic opportunity for teachers who love adventure, a diverse community and the outdoors!  Bring joy and balance back to your teaching and life!

Port Vila International School is seeking applications from suitably registered and qualified Senior Mathematics and Science to senior level teachers to commence January 2023 (or earlier by negotiation). 

Versatile and resourceful teachers, with a willingness to teach across a range of subject areas are invited to apply for a 2-year contract position.

Vanuatu is a unique place with a distinctive energy and character. Here, Port Vila International School 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. 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.

PVIS is an independent, co-educational EEC to Year 12 school located in Port Vila, Vanuatu with a student population of approximately 410 students. PVIS is an accredited SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) International provider and has run a successful SACE Program for Years 11 and 12 since 2019.

We welcome applications from both experienced and recently graduated professionals who are looking to join a dynamic team. Teachers with the ability to teach SACE or equivalent senior secondary curriculum and Australian Curriculum are preferred.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted as they are received. Please email CV, response to selection criteria and references to  principal@pvis.edu.vu

Download an application form here (please read the instructions carefully) and a PVIS Secondary Teacher 2023 Information Pack.pdf.

We require all teacher applicants to follow the application process outlined in this document.

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).

Casual Relief Teaching Staff

PVIS is always looking for qualified teachers (Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary), familiar with the Australian, New Zealand or International schooling context, who hold a minimum of a degree and further qualifications in Education to join our register of casual relief teachers. Please note we are only able to recruit international teachers on a casual relief basis 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