Primary School Teacher
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term

About the School

We are recruiting for a highly regarded international school in Indonesia, located on an impressive 44-acre campus in the vibrant city of Jakarta. The school is a welcoming, inclusive community representing over 50 nationalities and providing education for students aged 2 to 18 years.

Situated in South West Jakarta, the campus offers outstanding facilities that support academic excellence, creativity, and wellbeing. The curriculum begins with the UK Early Years Foundation Stage, continues through the English National Curriculum in Primary, and progresses into the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) in Secondary.

The Primary School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where students develop strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning, alongside a focus on personal development, wellbeing, and global citizenship.

The Role

Following continued growth in student enrolment, the school is seeking a Primary School Teacher to join the Primary faculty from August 2026. This role offers the opportunity to teach a class within the Junior School, delivering high-quality learning experiences aligned with the English National Curriculum and incorporating inquiry-led and concept-based approaches.

The successful candidate will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting co-curricular activities and playing an active role in the school’s pastoral and wellbeing programmes.

Key Responsibilities

The Primary School Teacher will plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that support students’ academic progress and foster a love of learning across the primary curriculum. Teaching will include core subjects such as English and Mathematics, alongside foundation subjects, ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum.

The role involves creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment, differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students, and using a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor progress and inform teaching.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression across year groups, contribute to curriculum development, and maintain effective communication with parents and the wider school community. They will also support students’ personal, social, and emotional development through the school’s wellbeing and pastoral systems.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a relevant degree along with a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or equivalent. A minimum of five years relevant teaching experience is required. Experience teaching within the English National Curriculum in a primary setting is strongly preferred.

The school is seeking an educator with excellent classroom practice, strong subject knowledge, and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a collaborative, student-centred approach are essential.

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and be willing to undertake enhanced DBS checks and police clearance as part of the school’s background check process. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary & Benefits

The school offers a competitive, experience-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual flights for the teacher and eligible dependents
• Comprehensive international medical insurance (excluding the U.S.)
• Housing and cost-of-living allowance
• Relocation allowance
• End-of-contract gratuity equivalent to 25% of annual base salary
• All local tax obligations fully covered by the school