English Teacher - AY26-27 (Open for ECTs)

Kuwait English School (KES) is a leading private co-educational institution that caters to students aged 3 to 18, representing a diverse array of over 65 nationalities. Committed to excellence in education, KES operates within modern facilities and adheres to the English National Curriculum, which encompasses IGCSE, GCSE, GCE A/S, and A levels. Our dedicated team comprises more than 230 highly qualified and experienced educators. The institution is accredited by BSO and is a member of BSME, COBIS, and ECIS.

According to the BSO Inspection Report, “Kuwait English School (KES) is a good school with significant outstanding features. The school provides a good quality of education complemented by a high level of student care.” For further details, the complete BSO Inspection Report is available for review.

WHAT WE OFFER (Overseas Staff):

• A competitive, tax-free salary that surpasses the UK salary scale.
• Discounts on tuition fees for children enrolled at KES.
• Annual round trip airfare for staff and discounted rates for two children studying at KES.
• Accommodation provided for staff or a rental allowance.
• Complimentary private medical insurance for the employee.
• A strong focus on your professional development and career advancement.
• Engaged and respectful students.
• Outstanding facilities to support your teaching endeavors.

DETAILS:

We are in search of a skilled English Teacher for our Secondary School, capable of instructing up to KS5. Our school offers ample practical resources and maintains high standards for student performance. Building and nurturing positive relationships is essential to maximizing student success. The curriculum follows the English national standards up to IGCSE and IAL, recognized by Cambridge and Pearson examination boards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree.
• PGCE or PGDE and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Experience teaching KS5 is advantageous.
• Applications from outstanding Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged.

Kuwait English School Expectations:

As a member of the Kuwait English School community, you are expected to:

• Consistently demonstrate professional integrity, maintaining confidentiality and tact, while being honest and transparent in your work.
• Identify and improve areas pertinent to your role that can elevate from good to outstanding.
• Comply with school policies and procedures related to your responsibilities and make updates as necessary.
• Attend meetings, performances, and other functions/events when required.
• Actively engage in activities that contribute to the school’s self-evaluation, maintaining high standards in all areas, and participating in appraisal and performance management systems.
• Collaborate with your team to draft proposals and documents for further refinement by the Leadership Team, supporting decisions made by Leadership.
• Arrive punctually for scheduled meetings.
• Promote open dialogue while committing to the majority decision or the final decision of the Head of School.
• Balance the sometimes conflicting demands of transparency and confidentiality, working collaboratively as a team.
• Foster a cohesive community, avoiding a ‘them and us’ mentality.
• Undertake specific tasks as reasonably assigned by School Leadership.

Explore this exciting opportunity further by visiting our career page and school website.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please fill out the online application form on the WhatSchool platform, including a CV and a letter of application in PDF format.

Your application must include contact details for at least two professional referees, one of whom should be your current principal or Head of School.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on the WhatSchool platform. The school reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments prior to the application deadline, so early submissions are encouraged. Interviews for the position will likely be conducted via Google Meet.