Physics Teacher - Secondary - Academic Year 25/26
About This Role
Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a flourishing British International School, accredited by BSO. Currently, the school serves students from Pre-KG to Year 11, with plans to expand each year into a comprehensive 3-18 educational institution. The recent transition to a modern, purpose-built facility underscores the commitment of the owners and senior leadership to provide the highest quality experience for both students and staff, striving for excellence.
We are on the lookout for a qualified and experienced Physics Teacher from the UK to join our dedicated team of Specialist Subject Teachers. Candidates must be fluent in English and either hold a UK Department for Education teacher reference number or be nearing the completion of their training.
At Gulf British Academy, we value fresh perspectives and appreciate the insights of all staff as we pursue continuous improvement.
Our recruitment practices adhere to a safer recruitment policy. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and all staff members receive training in child protection and safeguarding.
In appreciation of your contributions, we provide an outstanding benefits package for overseas qualified employees that includes:
- A competitive tax-free salary
- Annual flight allowance for travel to and from your home country
- Furnished air-conditioned accommodation or a housing allowance
- End-of-service indemnity
What you bring:
You have a solid understanding of Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 Science, particularly with Edexcel IGCSE and AS Physics. As an educator, you are capable of reflecting on and adapting your teaching practices to deliver high-quality lessons that enhance student achievement, foster confidence, and promote independent learning.
Essential qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Physics or a related field, along with a recognized teaching qualification such as B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of your subject area demonstrated through your experience and enthusiasm for teaching.
- Experience with the IGCSE Edexcel curriculum.
- Proven teaching experience in the UK or internationally within a British curriculum-based, BSO-accredited institution.
- Commitment to safeguarding all students and ensuring equality of opportunity for all staff and students.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and cultivate positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or police check.
- A desire to contribute significantly to our wider curriculum, including the enhancement of extracurricular activities.
- High proficiency in IT, with experience using Google Workspace, Zoom, Gmail, shared drives, and other IT tools for recording observations and assessments.
Desirable attributes:
- Google Workspace for Education certification.
- Familiarity with student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS, etc.).
- Awareness and experience with initiatives like Philosophy for Children and Growth Mindset.
How to apply:
Please check the job vacancies section on our website at https://www.gulfbritishacademy.com/our-school/job-vacancies/
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
We reserve the right to conduct interviews at any stage during the recruitment process, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Interviews may take place via Google Meet or in person if you are already located in Kuwait.
If you do not receive a response from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
Gulf British Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new hires will undergo enhanced pre-employment checks, including identity verification, criminal background checks, qualification verification, and employment history checks. This process includes reviewing any employment gaps and obtaining two satisfactory professional references that will be verified.