Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safe recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police or equivalent background checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether you worked in those countries). The International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) is a world class Elementary School for children aged 18 months to 11 years old offering a full American curriculum. Our ethos is centered on building caring relationships with each child and family. Our approach enables us to understand the abilities of each child and recognize their parent’s ambitions. Our academically rigorous American curriculum is seamlessly continued to High School education at ISHCMC – American Academy where they continue to become adaptive, thoughtful and active global citizens. Our Vision The International School Saigon Pearl’s philosophies and guiding statements will lead us in fulfilling our vision of being one of the most prestigious American International schools in Asia. As a school community we will provide a positive, caring and engaging learning community that: Delivers a high quality American style education Inspires a lifelong passion for learning Enables graduates to gain entrance to quality institutions of higher learning Promotes international and intercultural collaboration Empowers all to reach their potential. Our Goals Ensure a safe learning and working environment Demonstrate academic achievement Provide pathways to higher learning Increase English proficiency Communicate and engage frequently with parents Exhibit financial responsibility and efficiency Recruit, retain, and develop the highest quality staff possible