Primary English Teacher - Brunei

Tesol Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is looking for Primary English Teachers to join an exciting project in Brunei starting January 2026. Candidates must hold a degree and Qualified Teacher Status, along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant classroom teaching experience. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, family accommodation, and additional benefits including flights and medical insurance for employees and dependents.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Family accommodation

Annual education allowance for children

Flights and medical insurance

Visa for family

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant teaching experience post qualification.
• Significant experience in early primary/foundation stage/Key Stage 1 settings.
• Must be able to pass Bruneian driving test.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Driving ability

Education

Degree and Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

m2r Education are looking for Primary English Teachers to join an exciting Ministry of Education project in Brunei starting in January 2026!

Brunei Darussalam is a small, peaceful country on the island of Borneo in South East Asia. It is surrounded by pristine tropical jungle and beaches with temperatures around 27 - 30 degrees all year.

In Brunei, Standard Malay, is the official language, but English is viewed as the principal language of business. English as a medium of instruction is mandatory for all students from primary school to secondary school.

Over 200 expatriate teachers join each year and provide ongoing quality support and assurance. Teachers work with more than 20,000 students across Brunei in more than 80 per cent of Brunei government schools.

If you want to be part of this amazing project, read on!

Experience / Qualifications:

• Hold a degree and Qualified Teacher Status/teacher accreditation (PGCE, Bed, DipT etc.) A TEFL certificate is not sufficient.
• Have a minimum 3 years relevant classroom teaching experience post qualification with significant experience of teaching in a early primary/ foundation stage/Key Stage 1 settings.
• Be able to drive. Note that a driving test (manual or automatic) must be undertaken in order to obtain a Bruneian driving licence.

Package and Benefits:

• A competitive tax-free annual salary of up to 69,000BND (up to £39K).
• Family size accommodation provided (utilities not included)
• Annual education allowance for up to 2 children
• Flights and medical insurance provided for employees and dependents
• Visa for family
• End of contract bonus
• Transport/car loan provided
• Baggage allowances
• Settling in allowance

January 2026 Start Date

For safeguarding purposes, a valid police clearance certificate / DBS is required, plus 2 professional references.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within 5 working days of submission then please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.