Jerudong International School (JIS) is seeking a well-qualified and inspirational leader who embodies the academic and
holistic ethos of top British International Schools. We are looking for someone with a passion for making learning
magical, providing individualised pastoral care for every student, and leading a varied and genuinely rewarding
enrichment curriculum. Previous overseas experience is not essential, but the desire to work in a genuinely international
community is.
Our students’ motto is “Togetherness and Community”. We offer outstanding, well-resourced indoor and outdoor
environments, including our own Forest School, set within a tropical jungle. Our children are enthusiastic, curious, and
eager to commit fully to the learning adventures you will create together.
JIS is on a journey towards becoming a truly sustainable school community. The Green Flag Eco-School initiative is
integral to this work, and we are committed to embedding sustainable practices across all areas of school life. We
encourage our students to consider not only their immediate community but also the wider global impact of their
actions. Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we aim to equip our students to be socially responsible,
globally minded citizens, ready to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
To apply, please complete the application form via the TES website, where you will also find further details of the post.
You will need a fully complete profile as well as an up-to-date CV loaded to your profile. This must include a recent photo
and the full contact details (including email addresses) of two professional referees, one of whom should be your
current or most recent headteacher. You must also include a covering letter. Please note: incomplete profiles, no
covering letter, or failure to submit your CVs via TES will result in your application being rejected. JIS is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. References will be required prior to any final interviews. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting
procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment
history.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 19 September 2025, although early applications are encouraged. Initial
interviews will be held virtually via Google Meet or Zoom, with shortlisted candidates invited to attend face-to-face
interviews in Brunei, where feasible.
Applicants who have not been contacted by Friday, 17 October 2025, should assume that they have not been shortlisted
but are sincerely thanked by the School for their interest.
The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post in August 2026.
Jerudong International School (Brunei)
● One of the leading International Schools in Asia; situated in Brunei, on the tropical island of Borneo.
● Independent Boarding/Day School, with over 1600 students on roll, aged 2-18 (6th Form of c350).
● Exceptional facilities and resources, with a beautiful 120-acre campus.
● Member of HMC, BSA, FOBISIA and COBIS.
● British Curriculum, leading to (I)GCSEs, A-Levels and IB Diploma.
● Highly competitive tax-free Salary (+ package including Gratuity, Accommodation, Relocation Allowance, Medical
Insurance, Annual Flight home, and discounted school fees for children).
● c175 Expatriate teachers, mainly from the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Initial two year contracts, but the vast
majority stay much longer than that. Currently, over 100 staff children attend JIS.
Safer Recruitment
The safe recruitment of all colleagues (including consultants/ contractors/ supply teachers, activity providers and
volunteers) in schools is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in education.
At Jerudong International School, we ensure the practice of safe recruitment in checking and recording the suitability of
staff and volunteers to work with children.
As part of the safe recruitment procedure, we will require the following information prior to starting work at JIS:
● Up-to-date police records from a teacher’s country of origin and previous country of employment.
● Two references, one of which must be from the current headteacher. If a teacher has worked in two or more
schools, within 5 years, telephone contact will be made with those schools to ask why the teacher is leaving and if
there were any concerns of a safety nature with children.
