SEN KS1 and 2 Teachers - (Open for ECTs)
Kuwait English SchoolTeaching
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed31 December 2025
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Kuwait English School (KES) is a prominent co-educational private English day school serving students aged 3 to 18 from over 65 different nationalities. KES has a strong and established reputation for delivering high-quality education to the community of Kuwait. The school operates from purpose-built facilities and follows the English National Curriculum, offering IGCSE/GCSE/GCE A/S and A levels. With a dedicated team of over 230 highly qualified and motivated academic staff, KES 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.” You can view the full BSO Inspection Report for more details.
WHAT WE OFFER (For Overseas Staff):
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Attractive tax-free salary that is significantly higher than the UK salary scale.
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Discounts on tuition fees for children attending KES.
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Annual round trip flights for staff and discounted rates for two children enrolled at KES.
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Accommodation provided or a rental allowance.
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Complimentary private medical insurance for the employee.
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A strong commitment to your professional growth and career advancement.
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Courteous and diligent students.
•
Excellent facilities to support your teaching endeavors.
DETAILS:
We are looking for enthusiastic SEN Teachers for KS1 and KS2 in our Green Unit Department (Special Needs) at KES. The school is well-resourced, and there are high expectations for all students' achievements. Building and nurturing positive relationships is vital to enhancing student progress. Our curriculum aligns with the English national curriculum leading to IGCSE and IAL, accredited by Cambridge and Pearson examination boards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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A relevant bachelor's degree.
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PGCE or PGDE along with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
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Applications from exceptional Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will also be considered.
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A certificate in Special Needs is advantageous.
Kuwait English School Expectations:
As a member of the Kuwait English School community, you will be expected to:
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Exhibit professional integrity at all times, maintaining confidentiality and tact; act with honesty and transparency in your role.
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Identify areas for improvement in your work to elevate quality from good to outstanding.
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Adhere to and update school policies and procedures as necessary.
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Attend meetings, performances, and various functions/events as required.
•
Engage proactively in activities related to the school’s self-evaluation, maintaining high standards throughout all areas of the school, including appraisal and performance management systems.
•
Collaborate with team members to draft proposals and documents for further refinement by the Leadership Team while supporting the final decisions made by Leadership.
•
Arrive punctually for scheduled meetings.
•
Encourage open expression of views among all members while adhering to majority decisions or the final decision of the Head of School.
•
Balance the sometimes conflicting demands of transparency and confidentiality, working cohesively as a team with staff.
•
Avoid fostering a divisive ‘them and us’ mentality.
•
Take on specific tasks that may be reasonably assigned by the School Leadership.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our career page and school website.
Interested candidates should complete the online application form available on the TES website, which must include a CV and a letter of application in PDF format.
Applications should provide contact information for at least two professional referees, one of whom must be your current principal/Head of School.
Please submit completed applications electronically via the ‘Apply Now’ button on TES Online. The school reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments before the deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews are likely to 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. Consequently, all positions are subject to safer recruitment practices, including background checks and vetting. UK and EU-based passport holders must obtain an ICPC check, and previous employers will be contacted. We particularly encourage 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 full BSO Inspection Report for more details.
WHAT WE OFFER (For Overseas Staff):
•
Attractive tax-free salary that is significantly higher than the UK salary scale.
•
Discounts on tuition fees for children attending KES.
•
Annual round trip flights for staff and discounted rates for two children enrolled at KES.
•
Accommodation provided or a rental allowance.
•
Complimentary private medical insurance for the employee.
•
A strong commitment to your professional growth and career advancement.
•
Courteous and diligent students.
•
Excellent facilities to support your teaching endeavors.
DETAILS:
We are looking for enthusiastic SEN Teachers for KS1 and KS2 in our Green Unit Department (Special Needs) at KES. The school is well-resourced, and there are high expectations for all students' achievements. Building and nurturing positive relationships is vital to enhancing student progress. Our curriculum aligns with the English national curriculum leading to IGCSE and IAL, accredited by Cambridge and Pearson examination boards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•
A relevant bachelor's degree.
•
PGCE or PGDE along with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
•
Applications from exceptional Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will also be considered.
•
A certificate in Special Needs is advantageous.
Kuwait English School Expectations:
As a member of the Kuwait English School community, you will be expected to:
•
Exhibit professional integrity at all times, maintaining confidentiality and tact; act with honesty and transparency in your role.
•
Identify areas for improvement in your work to elevate quality from good to outstanding.
•
Adhere to and update school policies and procedures as necessary.
•
Attend meetings, performances, and various functions/events as required.
•
Engage proactively in activities related to the school’s self-evaluation, maintaining high standards throughout all areas of the school, including appraisal and performance management systems.
•
Collaborate with team members to draft proposals and documents for further refinement by the Leadership Team while supporting the final decisions made by Leadership.
•
Arrive punctually for scheduled meetings.
•
Encourage open expression of views among all members while adhering to majority decisions or the final decision of the Head of School.
•
Balance the sometimes conflicting demands of transparency and confidentiality, working cohesively as a team with staff.
•
Avoid fostering a divisive ‘them and us’ mentality.
•
Take on specific tasks that may be reasonably assigned by the School Leadership.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our career page and school website.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should complete the online application form available on the TES website, which must include a CV and a letter of application in PDF format.
Applications should provide contact information for at least two professional referees, one of whom must be your current principal/Head of School.
Please submit completed applications electronically via the ‘Apply Now’ button on TES Online. The school reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments before the deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews are likely to 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. Consequently, all positions are subject to safer recruitment practices, including background checks and vetting. UK and EU-based passport holders must obtain an ICPC check, and previous employers will be contacted. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those based on ethnicity and gender.