KS2 Teacher - Academic Year 26/27
About This Role
**KS2 Teacher – Gulf British Academy, Kuwait**
Join an innovative school that values oracy and inspires learning
Gulf British Academy is on the lookout for enthusiastic, driven, and vision-aligned KS2 teachers to become part of our expanding school located in the vibrant center of Kuwait.
Established in 2005, GBA is a flourishing, BSO-accredited British international school that serves students from Pre-KG to Year 12. In 2020, we transitioned to our newly constructed, state-of-the-art campus, which underscores our commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences for both students and staff.
At GBA, we prioritize oracy as a core aspect of learning. Our mission is to nurture articulate, confident, and thoughtful learners who can think critically, express themselves clearly, and write with purpose. We invite educators who resonate with this vision and who are eager to enhance our culture of communication, inquiry, and meaningful learning.
**Who We Are Looking For**
We are in search of UK-qualified, proactive, and experienced KS2 teachers who are passionate about:
- Fostering classrooms built on strong relationships, trust, and collaboration
- Integrating oracy, structured discourse, and inquiry-based learning into daily practices
- Designing engaging, creative, and rigorous lessons that cater to all learners
- Assisting students in becoming reflective, independent, and confident communicators
- Contributing to the broader development of our oracy-rich, inclusive learning community
- Applicants should be fluent English-speaking graduates with a UK Department for Education teacher number or those completing their final year of training.
- We value educators who introduce fresh ideas, possess a growth mindset, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
**What We Offer**
An outstanding benefits package for overseas-qualified teachers, which includes:
- A generous tax-free salary
- An annual flight allowance to and from your home country
- Furnished, air-conditioned accommodation or a housing allowance
- No monthly utility bills
- End-of-service indemnity in accordance with Kuwait Labour Law
- ECT induction, as we are a BSO-accredited institution
**What You Offer**
You will be a creative, adaptable, and nurturing KS2 educator who:
- Engages and challenges students through exemplary planning, modeling, and instruction
- Utilizes structured dialogue, purposeful discussions, and inquiry-based learning to enhance understanding
- Exhibits a strong grasp of effective teaching, learning, and assessment strategies
- Builds trusting and respectful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Reflects critically on your teaching practices and embraces professional growth
- Collaborates flexibly and positively as part of a dedicated team
- Possesses strong communication skills and is fluent in both spoken and written English
- Effectively employs classroom technology to enrich learning experiences
- Actively participates in our extensive extracurricular and school-wide programs
- Holds a clean enhanced DBS/police clearance
- Is prepared to relocate to Kuwait promptly and ready to commence teaching on 1 September
**Essential Requirements**
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – PGCE or BEd
- UK Bachelor's degree in education or a curriculum-related subject
- Successful and recent primary teaching experience in a UK or BSO-accredited school
- Strong familiarity with the National Curriculum for England
- Capability to plan for the diverse needs of all learners
- Effective classroom management and behaviour management skills
- Strong digital literacy (Google Workspace, shared drives, etc.)
**Application Process**
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we encourage early submissions.
Interviews may occur anytime throughout the recruitment period, conducted via Google Meet or in person for candidates currently in Kuwait.
If you do not receive a response within 5 working days, please assume your application was not successful this time.
Gulf British Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to identity verification, criminal background checks, qualification validation, employment checks, reference checks, and a review of any employment gaps.