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:
1. Be considered for upcoming Primary English teaching vacancies as they become available
2. Join a talent pool reviewed by our recruitment team for future deployment
3. 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:
4. Focus on high-quality teaching and learning in well-resourced schools
5. Make a meaningful impact while sharing professional expertise
6. Lead or contribute to professional learning and national initiatives
7. Build strong cross-cultural professional relationships
8. Work in a context where the teaching profession is highly respected
9. Be part of a global organisation delivering education programmes worldwide
10. 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:
11. A tax-free annual salary of up to BND 69,000 (approximately £41,000)
12. Contract completion bonus of 1/6th of salary
13. Generously sized furnished accommodation
14. Comparatively low cost of living
15. Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
Eligibility criteria
To register your interest, you must:
16. Hold a degree from a university in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, the USA, or an EU country
17. Hold Qualified Teacher Status / recognised teacher accreditation (e.g. PGCE, BEd, DipT). A TEFL certificate with a degree alone is not sufficient
18. Have a minimum of three years’ post-qualification classroom teaching experience, with strong experience in early primary / foundation stage / Key Stage 1
19. Be able to drive (a local driving test must be passed to obtain a Bruneian licence)
20. Be under 55 years of age at the time of arrival in Brunei Darussalam