Design Technology Teacher – Aug 2026 – Brunei

Design Technology Teacher
Brunei  |  August 2026
 
This is a well-established, inclusive, and high-performing IB World School located in Brunei. The school is a non-profit organisation serving over 1,100 students from more than 40 nationalities. The school combines high academic standards with a strong focus on student wellbeing and personal development. Many students go on to attend top universities worldwide, including those in the Russell Group and Ivy League.
 
The school delivers a high-quality international education pathway, using an adapted British Curriculum throughout Early Years and Primary, followed by IGCSEs then the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16-18.
 
The campus features modern, purpose-built facilities, including a 22-acre main site and a state-of-the-art boarding house.
 
The school has an excellent teacher retention rate, reflecting both the professional environment and quality of life available.
 
Living and Working in Brunei
 
Brunei offers a unique and rewarding international lifestyle. Situated on the island of Borneo, the country combines a modern infrastructure with natural beauty, including tropical rainforests, beaches, and rich biodiversity.
Teachers in Brunei benefit from a safe and welcoming environment, a strong expatriate community, a low cost of living and easy travel access across Southeast Asia
 
The Role
 
The school is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher to join its dynamic Science Faculty from August 2026. You will teach Design Technology to students aged 11-18, including those in the IB Diploma Programme or equivalent post-16 courses.
 
Key Responsibilities include;

• Deliver engaging and innovative DT lessons
• Support students in developing design thinking through real-world problem solving
• Teach product design with a focus on sustainability
• Develop student skills across:
  • Materials (wood, metal, plastics)
  • Graphics and digital design
  • Integrated ICT and computing
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental innovation
• Support the wider school programme, including exhibitions and co-curricular activities

You will join a collaborative and creative team with opportunities to lead initiatives and contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
 
Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design Technology or a related subject
• UK QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching IB Diploma, A Level, or equivalent post-16 programmes
• Experience in a student-centred, holistic learning environment
• Evidence of involvement in exhibitions or project-based learning
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life
• Experience in an international or innovative school setting
• Please note: due to Brunei immigration regulations, applications cannot be accepted from candidates over the age of 54.

Salary & Benefits

• Tax-free salary
• 4.5 day working week
• 180 student contact days per year
• Fully furnished housing
• Private medical insurance
• Annual return flights (start and end of contract)
• Tuition fee concessions for up to three children
• End-of-contract gratuity
• Access to fully funded professional development, including IB training
• Low cost of living, enabling a strong savings potential