Expressions of Interest - Primary English Teachers - Brunei

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: TEACH IN TROPICAL BRUNEI (PRIMARY ENGLISH TEACHERS)

CfBT Education Services, part of Education Development Trust, is inviting experienced Primary English teachers to register their interest in joining our programme in Brunei Darussalam during the next academic year and beyond.

Brunei Darussalam is a small, peaceful country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, surrounded by pristine tropical rainforest and beaches, with warm temperatures of around 27–30°C year-round.

CfBT has worked in partnership with the Government of Brunei Darussalam for over 40 years, supporting the country’s bilingual education policy and strengthening teaching and learning across government schools.

Why register your interest?

There are currently no vacancies on the Primary programme. By registering interest, eligible teachers will:

• Be considered for upcoming Primary English teaching vacancies as they become available
• Join a talent pool reviewed by our recruitment team for future deployment
• Receive updates on recruitment timelines, tailored newsletters, information sessions and application windows.

What you could expect from working in Brunei

Teachers appointed through CfBT have the opportunity to:

• Focus on high-quality teaching and learning in well-resourced schools
• Make a meaningful impact while sharing professional expertise
• Lead or contribute to professional learning and national initiatives
• Build strong cross-cultural professional relationships
• Work in a context where the teaching profession is highly respected
• Be part of a global organisation delivering education programmes worldwide
• Access free membership or International Affiliate status of the Chartered College of Teaching

Indicative salary and benefits (subject to role and placement)

Successful applicants appointed to future roles can expect a competitive package, which may include:

• A tax-free annual salary of up to BND 69,000 (approximately £41,000)
• Contract completion bonus of 1/6th of salary
• Generously sized furnished accommodation
• Comparatively low cost of living
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities

If you are interested in finding out more, please visit our Brunei site https://www.cfbt.org  and read the FAQs at Frequently Asked Questions | CfBT Education Services Please follow our LinkedIn page, CfBT Education Services, and discover the work of our parent organisation at Education Development Trust: Education Development Trust: Home - Education Development Trust  You can also download the salary scales and the job description from the links below. We recommend signing up to our newsletter https://cfbt.org/subscribe/ to hear the latest on CfBT.

Eligibility criteria

To register your interest, you must:

• Hold a degree from a university in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, the USA, or an EU country
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status / recognised teacher accreditation (e.g. PGCE, BEd, DipT). A TEFL certificate with a degree alone is not sufficient
• Have a minimum of three years’ post-qualification classroom teaching experience, with strong experience in early primary / foundation stage / Key Stage 1
• Be able to drive (a local driving test must be passed to obtain a Bruneian licence)
• Be under 55 years of age at the time of arrival in Brunei Darussalam

All appointments are subject to robust safeguarding checks, including references from previous employers and relevant child protection clearances.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and relevant child protection agencies

We understand that artificial intelligence (AI) tools (such as ChatGPT) can be helpful when applying for jobs – especially for those who require additional support during the recruitment process. However, while you may decide to use AI tools for ideas or pointers, we request that you do not rely heavily on them when answering questions. We are looking for responses that are personal to you, including details and examples of your abilities and work experience to date, and we consider copying and pasting AI-generated responses to be a misuse of AI tools. Likewise, we do not use AI-driven recruitment screening software, because we value authenticity and prefer to make personal connections with our candidates. If you have used AI to support your application – including in emails and responses to questions – please disclose this on your application form. If you would like clarification on how AI can be used in your application to CFBT, please email [email protected].

About the organisation

CfBT Education Services has been working with the Ministry of Education in Brunei for 40 years. Our focus is to raise the proficiency and attainment levels of Bruneian students through high impact teaching and learning in classrooms, specialized national support and intervention programmes, and the continuous building of our own and local capacity across primary and secondary schools and sixth form colleges.

CfBT Brunei is part of Education Development Trust, a UK education organisation that works with governments, schools and other partners across the globe to provide excellent education for all.