Biology Teacher - Secondary - Academic Year 25/26

Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a dynamic British International School that holds BSO accreditation. Currently, we serve students from Pre-KG through Year 11, with plans to expand annually into a full 3-18 through school. Our recent transition to a modern, purpose-built facility underscores the dedication of our owners and senior leadership to provide the highest standards for our pupils and staff, striving for excellence in education.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Biology Teacher from the UK to join our team of Specialist Subject Teachers. Candidates must be proficient in English and possess a UK Department for Education teacher reference number or be in their final year of teacher training.

At our academy, we embrace innovative ideas and value the insights of all staff members as we pursue continuous improvement.

We adhere to a safer recruitment policy and procedures, prioritizing the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. Every staff member is trained in child protection and safeguarding protocols.

In exchange for your contributions, we provide an attractive package for qualified overseas employees that includes:

• A competitive tax-free salary
• Annual flight allowance to and from your home country
• Furnished air-conditioned accommodation or a housing allowance
• End-of-service indemnity

What you will bring:

You are well-versed in Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 Science, particularly with Edexcel IGCSE and AS Biology. You are a reflective educator who adapts your teaching practices to enhance lesson quality, boost student attainment, foster confidence, and promote independent learning.

Essential requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Biology or a related field, along with a certified teaching qualification such as B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of your subject area, demonstrated through experience and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Familiarity with IGCSE Edexcel.
• Proven teaching experience in the UK or in an international setting within a British curriculum-based, BSO-accredited school.
• A commitment to safeguarding students and promoting equal opportunities for all learners and staff.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or police clearance.
• A readiness to contribute significantly to our broader curriculum, including the development of extracurricular programs.
• A high level of IT proficiency, with experience using Google Workspace, Zoom, Gmail, shared drives, and IT tools for recording observations and assessments.

Desirable qualifications:

• Certification in Google Workspace for Education.
• Experience with student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS, etc.).
• Knowledge of initiatives such as Philosophy for Children and Growth Mindset.

How to apply:

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, and we encourage early applications.

Interviews may be held via Google Meet or in person for candidates already located in Kuwait.

If you do not receive a response from us within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been selected for this position.

Gulf British Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the 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 validation, and employment history checks. This process includes investigating any employment gaps and obtaining two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified.