Join Our Team at
The Independent School of Jakarta

At The Independent School of Jakarta (ISJ) - Jakarta’s leading British international school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13 — we welcome exceptional educators who see teaching as both a profession and a calling. ISJ is part of The Schools Trust, a UK-registered education foundation that governs a family of outstanding British international schools around the world. Our teachers are fully UK-qualified, highly experienced, and deeply committed to inspiring young people to think critically, act responsibly, and lead confidently in a global context.

Why Work With Us

ISJ combines the academic standards and values of a British preparatory school with the creativity and diversity of an international education. Supported by The Schools Trust, we provide small class sizes, subject-specialist teaching, and a strong pastoral culture. Teachers have the freedom and time to teach with purpose, engage deeply with their pupils, and contribute to a warm, ambitious school community that values curiosity, excellence, and integrity.

Learn more about our ethos in The School Charter, which outlines the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience that guide everything we do.

Our World Class Faculty

Teachers at ISJ are UK-qualified professionals with strong academic backgrounds. All have experience in leading British independent or international schools. They bring scholarly depth, curiosity, and high professional standards to every lesson. Beyond academics, they act as mentors and role models - coaching sports, leading trips, directing performances, and guiding students’ personal development. Each teacher plays a key role in shaping pupils’ intellect, character, and confidence.

Our faculty reflects the best of British education in Indonesia, combining proven teaching methods with innovative approaches suited to an international setting.

Our Culture & Values

Professionalism, kindness, and collaboration define life at ISJ. Staff work closely across departments and with colleagues across The Schools Trust network, sharing ideas and best practices that strengthen our collective impact. Every member of the team helps model the school’s core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience — ensuring that our pupils grow not only in knowledge but also in character.

Opportunities at ISJ

Recruitment for ISJ is managed through TES, but we welcome interest from outstanding educators and professionals who share our mission and standards. Positions include classroom teachers, subject specialists, learning assistants, and professional staff who contribute to delivering a world-class British international education in Jakarta.

Recruitment Process

ISJ and The Schools Trust maintain the highest international standards in recruitment, safeguarding, and professional integrity. Applicants are selected based on expertise, qualifications, and alignment with the school’s educational philosophy.

How to Apply

To view current vacancies or express interest in future opportunities, please visit our official recruitment page: View ISJ vacancies on TES. For general inquiries, contact our team directly via our Contact page.

Working in Jakarta

Located in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, ISJ provides a supportive professional environment within a diverse and welcoming community. Teachers benefit from the city’s cultural variety, it’s location in South East Asia and the opportunity to contribute to a well-established British international school Jakarta that combines respected educational traditions with a modern international outlook.

Read more about ISJ on the Good Schools Guide International profile.

If you are a UK-qualified teacher or international educator seeking to teach with depth, purpose, and integrity in an international school Jakarta setting guided by The Schools Trust, ISJ offers an inspiring place to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.

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The Independent School of Jakarta (ISJ) delivers a British curriculum in Indonesia, following the English National Curriculum under the governance of The Schools Trust, a UK-based education foundation. ISJ provides an academically rigorous and holistic education for children aged 2 to 13, with UK-qualified teachers, small class sizes, and a focus on both intellectual and character development. The school reflects the traditions of British preparatory education while embracing modern, international best practice — combining academic excellence, personal growth, leadership, and global citizenship in a supportive, values-driven environment.