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Leadership Opportunities

Teaching Jobs in Laos

A small, low-pressure market centred on Vientiane — fewer roles, but a calm lifestyle and low cost of living.

Laos has the smallest international school market in the region, concentrated in Vientiane. Roles are limited and run lower-paid than Thailand or Vietnam, but the pace of life and cost of living suit teachers looking for calm over career velocity.

The handful of true international schools — LIS and a few bilingual campuses — recruit directly; watch this page for the occasional leadership or specialist vacancy.

  • •Vientiane-only market, very small
  • •Low cost of living, relaxed pace
  • •Direct recruitment — few openings, act fast

Open Roles in Laos

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Secondary Department Principal

Unnamed International School

USD 4000.00 per month
Vientiane, LaosFull-timePrincipal Posted 2026-07-27

Are you passionate about teaching Spanish and inspiring young people? Are you looking for a forward-thinking school with a strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team? Would you like to work in a school which is popular, ambitious and oversubscribed? If you have answered yes to these questions, The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School would love to hear from you! The “Douay Way”, we believe all students can achieve amazing things and grow as men and women! The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School are currently recruiting for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and passionate Teacher of Spanish with French to join our welcoming and successful school and high-achieving MFL department. We are looking to appoint a teacher who is motivated to teach engaging lessons that will stimulate and challenge students in Spanish. Why work for The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School: Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive. Extensive CPD opportunities, including support for MA Study. To be part of an 11-18 provision with opportunities to teach in the sixth form and be part of the DOWAT Trust and the collaboration it offers. Bespoke CPD for new and emerging school leaders. Great support for NQT’s including your own dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and ‘Outstanding’ teacher programmes available Our school has excellent transport links and is minutes away from the Piccadilly, Metropolitan and Central tube lines and is on the local bus route. We are located close by to the A40, M25 and M40 Motorways. Staff are encouraged to join in Extra-Curricular activities and School visits, some overseas, are a strong feature of school life. Here’s what Ofsted have to say: “The Leadership and management of the school is outstanding”. “The strong Catholic ethos of the school helps to effectively promote students, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development at the school” “Students’ behaviour around the school is exemplary” “The headteacher and his senior leadership team work closely together and have a relentless focus on school improvement” Visits to the School are warmly welcomed, please contact the Headteacher's PA on 01895 679400 to arrange a convenient time. ‘We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.