Title: Secondary English & Primary Teachers with EFL/ESL:
Brunei Description:
Primary & Secondary English teachers with EFL/ESL are needed to work in primary/secondary schools in Brunei to teach English as a Foreign Language. Working with our client, a not-for-profit British company with over 40 years of experience, you will be teaching local children during the school day. Flights, accommodation, medical coverage, paid summer holidays and a relocation allowance are provided. Salaries range from B$49,000 - B$77,000 p.a. depending on qualifications and experience (exchange rates: www.xe.com). Salary is tax free.
Candidates must have English as their first language and be qualified/certified teachers with 3 years of EFL classroom teaching experience and a TEFL qualification. An unbroken recent work history of at least 3 yrs is required. Candidates must have experience teaching children and possess a degree and certification from one of the following countries: US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada or South Africa.
About Brunei:
Brunei Darussalam is a small, peaceful and very wealthy country located at the northern side of the world's third largest island, Borneo.
About 2,227 sq miles in size (roughly ¼ the size of the UK), approximately 75% of the country is covered in pristine rainforest. Brunei's wealth is derived mainly from its large oil and gas reserves.
A healthy environment, free of tropical diseases; there are no typhoons, earthquakes, or severe flooding to contend with.
It is a Malay Muslim Monarchy and ruled according to a blend of local Malay cultural attitudes and Islamic values and traditions by the present Monarch, the 29th ascendant of the world's oldest continuously reigning royal line. It has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. It should be noted that Malay's have a typically inclusive and understated approach to expressing their state religion.
Eligible candidates are being invited by the Brunei Sultanate to be a part of an exciting and important educational reform project to raise the level of English language competency amongst primary and secondary age students.
Primary posts are to teach 4-5 yr olds only.
Secondary posts are to teach the normal secondary age range with the possibility of teaching upper primary as well.
Compared to other tax free teaching destinations, Brunei is a well kept secret. Highly attractive amongst married and single teachers alike, it allows a wonderful cultural experience with a high standard of living in a laid back environment. Teachers receive a good, tax free salary, free housing of a very high standard and a range of other benefits. Students are polite and interact well with teachers and their peers.
Food, petrol, eating out and utility bills are generally much less expensive than in countries such as the UK. The Brunei dollar is generally strong, being pegged to the Singapore dollar.
About our client:
One of the top twenty charities in the UK. It was founded over 40 years ago. Our client's mission is to raise educational standards for public benefit through the worldwide projects that it undertakes. In the UK, they been involved in schemes including Fasttrack, Connexions and Young, Gifted and Talented, and also works with government and local authorities in a range of educational areas. Worldwide, the organisation works with governments and NGOs in Europe, The Middle East, Africa and Asia, primarily to improve the standards of state education.
Teachers in Brunei (primary & secondary) receive a good, tax free salary; free housing of a very high standard and a range of other benefits:
Salary
Take home pay of B$49,000 - B$77,000 p.a. (www.xe.com), tax free. Note: The Brunei dollar is pegged to the Singapore dollar.
Other Benefits
Accommodation
Return airfares and baggage allowance for teacher and dependants
Annual flight allowances for renewing teachers
Pre-departure Briefing in home country and Orientation Course in Brunei
Cambridge In-Service Certificate in ELT for those without EFL qualifications
Malay language and IT training
Education Centres with libraries, teaching resources and computer/internet facilities
Professional, administrative and welfare support
Interest-free car loan upon arrival
Subsidised private group health insurance scheme, plus free government healthcare for children under twelve and pregnant women
Settling-in Allowance of B$500 per teacher.
Subsidised education for up to two children
Note on Cost of Living:
Food, petrol, eating out and utility bills are generally much less expensive than in countries suc