Head of Junior School

Job OverviewJerudong International School (JIS) is seeking a well-qualified and inspirational Head of Junior School 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. OVERSEAS RECRUITMENT PACK