Early Years and Primary Literacy Teacher
August 2026
About the School
This is a small, community-focused international school offering a progressive, holistic education based on the New Zealand Curriculum. Serving students from Early Years through Year 12, with approximately 200 students (capacity 350), the school caters to a diverse demographic: 60% expatriate families and 40% local Indonesian families.
Nestled in the green, tranquil enclave of South Jakarta, the school combines modern city convenience with a safe and welcoming atmosphere. The school’s mission is to nurture happy, resilient lifelong learners and create a place where every teacher can make a difference. The school operates on a Northern Hemisphere academic calendar and prides itself on fostering resilience, happiness, and lifelong learning.
Position Overview
The school is seeking a passionate, experienced Early Years and Primary Literacy Teacher to join a close-knit team. The ideal candidate will embrace creativity, adaptability, and a holistic approach to teaching, while valuing collaboration and progressive education.
The role is to teach and support literacy across Early Years and Primary school. this would include storytelling, early literacy skills and EAL.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lesson planning and preparation.
- Identifying key learning objectives and outcomes.
- Record keeping and report writing.
- Providing emotional, social and academic support to all students.
- Maintaining communication channels with parents.
- Attending meetings and professional development.
- Planning or supporting the organisation of events.
- Working in collaboration with other staff members.
- Documenting student progress and communicating with parents.
- Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience (visa requirement).
- Strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum pedagogy, and a preference for candidates with some Māori cultural experience.
- Excellent classroom management and instructional skills.
- Compassionate, positive attitude with outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative and adaptable educators who thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Teachers who value creativity, progressive education, and holistic child development.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary around IDR 50,000,000 a month (approx.$5200NZD), allowing a comfortable living standard in Jakarta. No taxes are deducted from salary, the school pays taxes. There is a small deduction for BPJS which is an Indonesian pension scheme and national health programme.
- Benefits include:
- Medical coverage (teacher and family)
- Flights: Relocation flights (including family) and annual return flight for teacher only to their home country (or get the cash equivalent).
- Housing allowance: IDR 14,000,000 a month / IDR 16,000,000 for teachers with kids
- Relocation support
- Family-friendly environment with free tuition for dependent children
- Bonus: 1 month basic salary after 12 months of service