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Start date:  July 2025

Contract length: 2 years

Deadline for application: Open

Suitable  QUALIFIED and experienced candidates should submit the following documents in ONE PDF file to [email protected]

  1. Covering 1 page letter of application CLEARLY outlining your alignment with our mission, vision, core values and definition of high quality learning.
  2. Resume of no more than 2 pages.

In the subject line of your email, please place the title of the position you are applying for, e.g. “Teacher-Librarian”, nothing else.

Note: 

  • Bali Island School hires via a strict safer recruitment policy and all applicants will be required to furnish background checks from all countries lived in as an adult.
  • For work permit regulations, candidates should have 5 years teaching experience.

Start date:  July 2025

Contract length: 2 years

Deadline for application: Open

Suitable QUALIFIED and experienced candidates should submit the following documents in ONE PDF file to [email protected]

  1. Covering 1 page letter of application CLEARLY outlining your alignment with our mission, vision, core values and definition of high quality learning.
  2. Resume of no more than 2 pages.

In the subject line of your email, please place the title of the position you are applying for, e.g. “Teacher-Librarian”, nothing else.

Note: 

  • Bali Island School hires via a strict safer recruitment policy and all applicants will be required to furnish background checks from all countries lived in as an adult.
  • For work permit regulations, candidates should have 5 years teaching experience.

Start date:  July 2025

Contract length: 2 years

Deadline for application: Open

Suitable QUALIFIED and experienced candidates should submit the following documents in ONE PDF file to [email protected]

  1. Covering 1 page letter of application CLEARLY outlining your alignment with our mission, vision, core values and definition of high quality learning.
  2. Resume of no more than 2 pages.

In the subject line of your email, please place the title of the position you are applying for, e.g. “College and well-being counselor”, nothing else.

Note: 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Master’s degree with a major in counseling and a minimum of 5 years experience working with students preferably in an international setting
  • A strong work ethic and is flexible in their approach
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent written, verbal and general communication skills
  • The willingness and commitment towards ongoing collaboration with administrators, teachers and students
  • Demonstrated professionalism in its broadest sense
  • Knowledge and experience of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and DP (Diploma Programme)
  • Teaching experience

Reporting to: The Deputy Head of School

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

COUNSELING: STUDENT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING + TEACHING

  • Providing individual, short term, small and large group social/emotional support (taking into consideration that the Homeroom teachers in the Primary are the first point of

contact for any social-emotional issues).

  • Employing crisis intervention if needed and being an advocate for the student.
  • Conducting intake sessions with all new students and transition guidance for departing students.
  • Design and teach health lessons whole school, based on international counseling standards and PSHE IB curriculum
  • Support students in their transition from PYP to MYP and MYP to DP with guidance on subject selection based on their future aspirations
  • Write, review, edit and collate references for transfering students.
  • Advising parents, being available for consultations, and providing a variety of parent information sessions throughout the year.
  • Collaborating with staff, administrators, primary and secondary Student Support Teams, outside professionals, and university representatives to ensure student needs are met.
  • Referring students to psychologists and other mental health resources for long term support, and maintaining a list of professional resources in Bali specifically and in Asia in general.
  • Providing academic guidance to students and their families; monitoring student achievement in the MYP and DP working closely with the MYP and DP Coordinators.

Bali Island School is looking for an Individual Learning Support Assistant for a student with special needs. You will be required to support the student’s teachers in relation to academics, behaviour and wellbeing.  The Individual Learning Support Assistant works in partnership with the Homeroom Teacher  to support the learning of an individual pupil and the delivery of the curriculum in general. 


DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide individual instruction to a student with special needs under the supervision and direction of a teacher.
  • Assist teachers in conducting learning experiences
  • Monitor children on playground or as they go to and from the classroom or lunchroom
  • Supervise the student during snack and lunch
  • Communicate updates, as needed, between the family and teacher 
  • Join education outside of the classroom activities (EOTC)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in Education
  • Minimum 1-2 years working with students within a school setting as a Learning/Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant.
  • Proficient in English both written and spoken
  • Possess experience in supporting learning of students within the age range of 3-11 years
  • Possess sufficient mobility to monitor students and manage behaviour of students in classroom and non-classroom situation

Direct Supervisor: PYP Coordinator (PYPC), then Deputy Head of School, as per the organizational chart.

Position Overview: Position will consist of an assignment teaching Primary School PYP students.

Skills, professional expectations and responsibilities:

  • To familiarize oneself with, to respect and adhere to BIS school policies, practices and procedures.
  • To communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents, teachers and others.
  • To embrace and promote IB approaches to teaching and learning (ATL’s) in the course of daily teaching.
  • Model the IB learner profile attributes.Positive attitude, growth mindset, strong emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Where applicable, assist students in the PYP exhibition.
  • Participate in collaborative grade level/cross-curricular/cross programme meetings to develop the written and taught curriculum.
  • Commit to ongoing personal professional development.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Willingness to offer co-curricular activities.
  • Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow grade members with regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization and classroom issues such including behaviour management, expectations and routines.
  • Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues in an effort to promote social and emotional awareness.
  • Take an active role in behavioural management and pastoral care of homeroom and other class groups.
  • Attend and constructively contribute to staff meetings.
  • Assist in supervision of student breaks when required.
  • Coordinate class activities as deemed necessary.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents via ManageBac and other platforms.
  • Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student learning. For example, encourage parents to come to information sharing meetings, SLCs, PYP exhibition, join the PTA etc.
  • Assist, as required, in the development of social and emotional curricular materials.
  • Act as a resource/contact/support for new staff members (i.e. curriculum, schedules, procedures).
  • Participate in and assist with school events as required and to complete any additional task(s) given by the PYPC.

Direct Supervisor: Subject Group Leader (where applicable), followed by MYP Coordinator, then Deputy Head of School, as per the organizational chart.

Position Overview: Position will consist of an assignment teaching Middle School MYP students.

Skills, professional expectations and responsibilities:

  • To familiarize oneself with, to respect and adhere to Bali Island School policies, practices and procedures.
  • To communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents, teachers and others.
  • To embrace and promote IB approaches to teaching and learning (ATL’s) in the course of daily teaching.
  • Model the IB learner profile attributes.
  • Positive attitude, growth mindset, strong emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Where applicable, assist students in their Grade 10 Personal Project.
  • Participate in collaborative subject group/cross-curricular/cross programme meetings to develop the written and taught curriculum.
  • Commit to ongoing personal professional development.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Willingness to offer co-curricular activities.
  • Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow subject group/grade members with regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization and classroom issues such including behaviour management, expectations and routines.
  • Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues in an effort to promote social and emotional awareness.
  • Take an active role in behavioural management and pastoral care of class groups.
  • Attend and constructively contribute to staff meetings.
  • Assist in supervision of student breaks when required.
  • Coordinate class activities as deemed necessary.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents via
  • Toddle and other platforms.
  • Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student learning. For example, encourage parents to come to information sharing meetings, SLCs, science fairs, join the PTA.
  • Assist, as required, in the development of social and emotional curricular materials.
  • Act as a resource/contact/support for new staff members (i.e. curriculum, schedules, procedures).
  • Participate in and assist with school events as required.

Direct supervisor: DP Coordinator, then Deputy Head of School, as per the organizational chart.

Position overview: Position will consist of an assignment teaching secondary school DP students.

Skills, professional expectations, and responsibilities:

  • To familiarize oneself with, to respect and adhere to BIS school policies, practices, and procedures.
  • To communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents, teachers, and others.
  • To embrace and promote IB approaches to teaching and learning (ATL’s) during daily teaching.
  • Model the IB learner profile attributes.
  • Positive attitude, growth mindset, strong emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Where applicable, assist students with their TOK exhibition and Group 4 project.
  • Work with students to provide appropriate support and guidance with their extended essay.
  • Participate in collaborative subject group/cross-curricular meetings to develop the written and taught curriculum.
  • Commit to ongoing personal professional development.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Willingness to offer co-curricular activities.
  • Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow subject group/grade members with regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization, and classroom issues such including behaviour management, expectations, and routines.
  • Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues to promote social and emotional awareness.
  • Take an active role in behavioral management and pastoral care of class groups.
  • Attend and constructively contribute to staff meetings.
  • Coordinate class activities as deemed necessary.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents via
  • Toddle and other platforms.
  • Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student learning.
  • Encourage parents to come to information sharing meetings, SLCs, TOK exhibition, Group 4 exhibition, join the PTA etc.
  • Assist, as required, in the development of social-emotional curricular materials.
  • Act as a resource/contact/support for new staff members (i.e. curriculum, schedules, procedures).
  • Participate in and assist with school events as required.

How to Apply?
Please apply directly through Search Associates–Apli or via the following email address [email protected]  

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in ONE PDF file.

  1. Covering 1-page letter of application CLEARLY outlining your alignment with our mission, vision, core values, and definition of high-quality learning. Generic application letters will not be considered.
  2. Resume of no more than 2 pages.

Notes: 

  • For work permit regulations, please be aware that candidates should have 5 years of teaching experience. This is a government regulation and cannot be waived.
  • Please be aware that pets such as cats and dogs CANNOT be imported into Bali. 
  • Candidates with previous IB experience are encouraged to apply.
  • In line with our commitment to move to nurturing an environment of inclusivity, diversity and sense of belonging, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
  • If there is a communicated deadline for applications, only those applications submitted within the deadline will be considered. 
  • The school reserves the right to appoint an applicant at any stage if a highly qualified person applies.
  • The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
  • All post holders are subject to rigorous background checks with regard to previous employment and are mandated to supply a police report to this effect.

Faculty salaries & benefits

At BIS, we provide a tax-free compensation package that is competitive for international schools. We have a standard pay scale and enhanced pay scale for those that qualify, which is consistent for local and overseas hired staff. Colleagues are placed on a scale according to years of experience and qualifications.

Initial overseas hired teaching contracts are for two years and then renewable on an annual basis.

The cost of living in Bali is relatively low.

We also provide for overseas hired faculty:

  • An annual housing allowance*
  • Annual flights allowance for self and dependent
  • Settling-in allowance
  • Tuition benefits for child(ren)**
  • Pension
  • Health Insurance for self and dependent
  • Exit allowance

*Overseas hires make their own selection of accommodation around the school or other areas. The school provides assistance in the search for accommodation.

**The tuition allowance is stipulated in the contract of employment based on dependent choice. Initial 2 year contracts offer 1 free child tuition if the child is chosen as the dependent, followed by increasing discounts for the second child for contract extensions beyond 2 years.

Candidates Beware of Recruiting Scams

Bali Island School will never ask or require teacher candidates to send money for application fees, interview fees, visas, plane tickets or other costs associated with recruitment or moving to Indonesia. We will not ask potential teachers for information related to bank accounts or other private information. Specific information would be collected only after a formal contract has been signed and upon arrival in Bali. If you have been asked by BIS or another international school to send money to cover such costs, you are probably the target of an elaborate scam. Several good international schools have recently had their web sites cloned, and candidates have been asked to send large amounts of money. All international candidates are urged to be diligent in investigating potential schools during the recruiting process and prior to signing a contract. Use extreme caution if you have been asked for money or private information.