Mathematics Teacher - AY26-27 (Open for ECTs)
Kuwait English SchoolTeaching
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed8 December 2025
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Kuwait English School (KES) is a prominent co-educational private English day school that serves children aged 3 to 18 from over 65 different nationalities, boasting a strong reputation for delivering quality education to the Kuwait community. Situated in purpose-built facilities, the school offers the English National Curriculum along with IGCSE, GCSE, GCE A/S, and A Level programs. Our team consists of more than 230 highly qualified and experienced academic staff who are dedicated and motivated. KES holds accreditation from BSO and is proud to be 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.” You can view the complete BSO Inspection Report for more details.
WHAT WE OFFER (Overseas Staff):
• A competitive, tax-free salary that is substantially higher than the UK salary scale.
• A discount on tuition fees for children enrolled at KES.
• Annual round-trip flights for staff, along with discounted rates for up to two children attending KES.
• Accommodation for staff or a rental allowance.
• Complimentary private medical insurance for the employee.
• A strong emphasis on your professional growth and career advancement.
• Courteous and diligent students.
• Excellent facilities that support your teaching endeavors.
DETAILS:
We are in search of a qualified Mathematics Teacher for the Secondary School, capable of instructing Mathematics up to KS5. The school is well-equipped with practical resources, and we maintain high expectations for student achievement. Fostering and sustaining positive relationships is crucial for optimizing student progress. Our curriculum aligns with the English national standards for IGCSE and IAL, accredited by the Cambridge and Pearson examination boards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A PGCE or PGDE, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching at KS5 is beneficial.
• Exceptional Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are also encouraged to apply.
Kuwait English School Expectations
As a member of the Kuwait English School community, you will be expected to:
• Uphold professional integrity at all times, maintaining confidentiality and tact; operate with honesty and transparency in your work.
• Recognize and enhance areas pertinent to your role that require progression from good to outstanding.
• Adhere to and update school policies and procedures relevant to your responsibilities.
• Attend required meetings, performances, and other events.
• Actively participate in self-evaluation activities within the school, upholding standards across various areas, and be present around the school for appraisals and performance management.
• Collaborate as part of a team, submitting proposals and documents for further development by the Leadership Team, and support final decisions made by leadership.
• Be punctual for scheduled meetings.
• While all staff are encouraged to share their opinions, they are expected to align with the majority decision or the final decision made by the Head of School.
• Balance the often conflicting needs of transparency and confidentiality, working cohesively as a team with fellow staff members.
• Foster a collaborative environment, avoiding a ‘them and us’ mentality.
• Take on specific tasks as reasonably assigned by School Leadership.
Explore more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.
To apply, please complete the online application form on the TES website, including a CV and a cover letter as a PDF document.
Your application must provide contact details for at least two professional referees, one of whom should be your current principal or Head of School.
Submit your completed applications electronically via the ‘Apply Now’ button on TES Online. The school reserves the right to interview candidates and make appointments before the deadline, so early submissions are encouraged. Interviews for this position will likely be conducted via Google Meet.
Safeguarding Statement:
Kuwait English School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all positions are subject to safer recruitment practices, including criminal record disclosures and vetting checks. Holders of UK and EU passports will need to obtain an ICPC check. Previous employers will be contacted. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those based on ethnicity and gender.
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.” You can view the complete BSO Inspection Report for more details.
WHAT WE OFFER (Overseas Staff):
• A competitive, tax-free salary that is substantially higher than the UK salary scale.
• A discount on tuition fees for children enrolled at KES.
• Annual round-trip flights for staff, along with discounted rates for up to two children attending KES.
• Accommodation for staff or a rental allowance.
• Complimentary private medical insurance for the employee.
• A strong emphasis on your professional growth and career advancement.
• Courteous and diligent students.
• Excellent facilities that support your teaching endeavors.
DETAILS:
We are in search of a qualified Mathematics Teacher for the Secondary School, capable of instructing Mathematics up to KS5. The school is well-equipped with practical resources, and we maintain high expectations for student achievement. Fostering and sustaining positive relationships is crucial for optimizing student progress. Our curriculum aligns with the English national standards for IGCSE and IAL, accredited by the Cambridge and Pearson examination boards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A PGCE or PGDE, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching at KS5 is beneficial.
• Exceptional Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are also encouraged to apply.
Kuwait English School Expectations
As a member of the Kuwait English School community, you will be expected to:
• Uphold professional integrity at all times, maintaining confidentiality and tact; operate with honesty and transparency in your work.
• Recognize and enhance areas pertinent to your role that require progression from good to outstanding.
• Adhere to and update school policies and procedures relevant to your responsibilities.
• Attend required meetings, performances, and other events.
• Actively participate in self-evaluation activities within the school, upholding standards across various areas, and be present around the school for appraisals and performance management.
• Collaborate as part of a team, submitting proposals and documents for further development by the Leadership Team, and support final decisions made by leadership.
• Be punctual for scheduled meetings.
• While all staff are encouraged to share their opinions, they are expected to align with the majority decision or the final decision made by the Head of School.
• Balance the often conflicting needs of transparency and confidentiality, working cohesively as a team with fellow staff members.
• Foster a collaborative environment, avoiding a ‘them and us’ mentality.
• Take on specific tasks as reasonably assigned by School Leadership.
Explore more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the online application form on the TES website, including a CV and a cover letter as a PDF document.
Your application must provide contact details for at least two professional referees, one of whom should be your current principal or Head of School.
Submit your completed applications electronically via the ‘Apply Now’ button on TES Online. The school reserves the right to interview candidates and make appointments before the deadline, so early submissions are encouraged. Interviews for this position will likely be conducted via Google Meet.
Safeguarding Statement:
Kuwait English School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all positions are subject to safer recruitment practices, including criminal record disclosures and vetting checks. Holders of UK and EU passports will need to obtain an ICPC check. Previous employers will be contacted. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those based on ethnicity and gender.