Head of Music

The International School Brunei requires a Head of Music from August 2024. This is a whole school position, but the ideal candidate will have Secondary experience including the teaching of (I)GCSE Music and IB Diploma Music or A level Music. 

The successful candidate will be leading music in a large inclusive school with a diverse community representing over 40 nationalities. ISB is an established IB school with high academic expectations and a caring environment. Many of the students move on to some of the best universities in the world including those in the Russell and Ivy league. 

The Music department is well established with a clear curriculum and related assessment framework in place. The Head of Music will be responsible for ensuring students make excellent progress through Primary and Secondary school. 

A key area for development is to build on the school’s inclusive ethos within the department and ensure that all students develop a love and appreciation for music. The department is well resourced with a range of instruments, ICT facilities and specialist areas. Music is a key part of ISB life. 

The Music department runs many formal and informal performances and events through the year. Many students also take part in a range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities linked to music.   

The Head of Music will have the space to show initiative, be creative and develop professionally. The Head of Music will have the freedom to develop their own vision for the faculty in line with the school’s international ethos and diverse student body. The Head of Music will have the ability to build on strong frameworks to ensure that the curriculum provides a range of opportunities for differentiation and progression and that teaching and learning strategies challenge and engage our students. 

Brunei is a fantastic country located in Borneo with a tropical climate, beaches and rainforest and has a range of adventure, recreational, sporting, social and cultural activities. It also provides excellent travel opportunities to see other parts of Borneo and Asia. 

The school provides a range of benefits and support for new teachers including 

• Tax free salary 
• 4 ½ day week 
• 180 day school contact time 
• Housing 
• Medical insurance 
• Gratuity 
• Flights beginning and end of contract 
• Professional Development including IB workshops 

The successful candidate will have (minimum):  

• a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 
• UK QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification 
• experience teaching a 16-18 qualification (IB, A level or other equivalent) 

The successful candidate will have experience of:  

• Middle Leadership 
• Leading, managing and supporting a team of teachers 
• a school with a holistic approach to education – fitting our “Everyone Excels” motto  
• working with a diverse student and staff body  
• a fast-moving educational environment  
• an institution which develops, promotes, and has implemented innovative education ideas and practices  

Application process: 

• Candidates are required to complete the TES application and include current and previous Headteacher as referees 
• Interviews will take place via Teams on a rolling basis 
• The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate at any time 
• Thank you in advance for your interest in ISB. Only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

Please note that due to Brunei Immigration law, we cannot accept applications from candidates over the age of 54.  

International School Brunei (ISB) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to police checks along with all other relevant employment checks.