Teaching Jobs in Brunei

Teaching in Brunei

Teaching jobs in Brunei may initially be viewed as being similar to those in western countries, but teachers working in a foreign country must always be prepared for significant differences also. Although Brunei has maintained a long association with Britain, it is an independent, sovereign state with its own culture and perspectives. Culture shock is something to be prepared for with any overseas teaching position. Flexibility, patience, tolerance and a sense of humour are all qualities of inestimable value to the newcomer. It is best to adopt a pragmatic approach and try to work within the system as effectively as possible. This is no different in Brunei, where, like many countries, the education system is in a state of development as the government aims to establish a curriculum that suits the needs of its citizens in a rapidly changing world.

Public School Jobs in Brunei

Teach Away is working in conjunction with a major Education Trust from the United Kingdom that has been contracted to employ over 200 English teachers to work within Brunei’s public schools. This Educational Trust provides educational resource management and consultancy services to governments across the globe.

Teachers are being sought for teaching jobs in both Primary and Secondary schools from English-speaking countries including the UK, Ireland, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Qualified candidates can expect tax free salaries that follow a government scale for a 1.5-2 year term with the option to renew for an additional 1-2 years at the end of the initial contract. It will be expected that teachers are able and willing to drive.

Teaching Jobs in Brunei: Details

Qualifications

• Degree from a university in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, preferably in English/Linguistics/Humanities
• Qualified teacher status/teacher accreditation (ie. PGCE, B.Ed, DipT, etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience including secondary plus EFL/ESL (an EFL/ESL qualification preferable but not essential)
(Due to Ministry of Education regulations in Brunei, we are only able to consider applicants who will be less than 55 years of age on initial engagement)

Schools in Brunei

Schools in Brunei vary widely in terms of size, age, location and state of repair. Some schools are very new and modern, while others may need extensive renovation. Teachers selected to teach in Brunei must be prepared to serve in any school, in any part of the country, rural or urban. Preferences are considered, but final decisions are made by the Ministry of Education. However, no matter where placed, teachers are assured similar standards of housing and access to welfare and professional support.

Schools are closed on Fridays and Sundays, with Saturday being a working day. Brunei operates a four term year, each of 10/11 weeks, with a 10 day or 2 week holiday between each term. In addition to this teachers can expect 4 or 5 weeks off in December. The school year comprises a total of about 200 days. There is also a generous amount of public holidays. But as in most schools around the world, teachers are not permitted to take leave during term time and occasionally may be expected to attend workshops or national events during part of the students’ holidays.

Students in Brunei

Students in Brunei public schools tend to be polite and well-behaved and used to being firmly and clearly directed. They are familiar with being taught by non-Bruneian teachers, especially in secondary schools, and are tolerant of them and their lack of knowledge of the country, its language and its customs. It is however, greatly appreciated when teachers take steps to learn about these areas.