EYFS Reception Teacher - Academic Year 25/26

GBA is in search of passionate and motivated teachers to become part of our expanding school community located in the vibrant heart of Kuwait.

Founded in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a flourishing British International School with BSO accreditation. Currently, we serve students from Pre-KG to Year 11, with plans to develop into a comprehensive 3-18 school over the coming years. Our recent transition to a modern, purpose-built facility demonstrates the dedication of our owners and senior leadership to provide the highest quality experience for both pupils and staff, striving for excellence.

We are looking for UK qualified, proactive, and experienced Reception teachers to join our committed EYFS team. Ideal candidates will be fluent English-speaking graduates who possess a UK Department for Education teacher reference number or are in their final year of training.

We take pride in embracing new ideas and value the input of every staff member. Our school is consistently focused on improvement and we provide support for our staff’s professional development.

We offer an attractive package for qualified overseas employees that includes:

• A competitive tax-free salary
• An 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 will be a dynamic and flexible KS2 teacher capable of engaging, inspiring, and challenging our pupils through the planning, preparation, and delivery of outstanding lessons. We seek a teacher with a growth mindset who reflects on their practice to foster confidence and independence in our students, encouraging them to become inquiry-based learners.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status: A degree-level teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE or Bachelor’s in Education).
• Recent and successful Reception teaching experience or training in a UK or international BSO-accredited institution.
• Competence in delivering the national curriculum or a similar educational framework.
• Ability to assess and plan effectively to meet the diverse needs of all pupils in both the short and long term.
• Skillful utilization of all available resources, including support staff, to ensure an enriched educational experience for children in your care.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to promote positive behavior and cultivate good relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Capability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• A clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or police verification.
• Proficiency in using in-class digital technology to enhance learning and development within the classroom.
• Commitment to contributing significantly to our broader curriculum, including the development of extra-curricular activities.
• High level of IT skills and experience with tools such as Google Workspace, Zoom, Gmail, shared drives, etc., along with utilizing IT tools for recording observations and assessments.

How to apply:

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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

Interviews will be held via Google Meet or in-person for candidates already residing in Kuwait.

If you do not receive a response from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has not been successful.