Music Teacher - AY26-27 (Open for ECTs)

Kuwait English School (KES) is a distinguished private co-educational English day school that caters to students aged 3 to 18 from more than 65 nationalities. Renowned for its commitment to high-quality education, KES operates from a purpose-built campus and adheres to the English National Curriculum, offering IGCSE/GCSE/GCE A/S and A levels. Our dedicated academic staff includes over 230 qualified and experienced professionals who are deeply passionate about teaching. KES is accredited by BSO and proudly belongs to BSME, COBIS, and ECIS.

The BSO Inspection Report states, "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.” For further insights, you can view the full BSO Inspection Report.

WHAT WE OFFER (For Overseas Staff):

• A competitive salary that is tax-free and significantly exceeds the UK salary scale.
• Discounted school fees for children attending KES.
• Annual return flights for staff members, plus a discounted rate for two children enrolled at KES.
• Provision of staff accommodation or a rental allowance.
• Complimentary private medical insurance for employees.
• A strong emphasis on your professional development and career advancement.
• Respectful and diligent student body.
• Outstanding resources and facilities to enrich your teaching experience.

POSITION DETAILS:

We are seeking a skilled Music Teacher who can teach Music up to KS5. Our school is equipped with plentiful practical resources, maintaining high expectations for student achievements. Building and maintaining positive relationships is essential for promoting student progress. We follow the English National Curriculum leading to IGCSE and IAL, accredited by the Cambridge and Pearson examination boards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant bachelor's degree.
• PGCE or PGDE with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Experience teaching KS5 is preferred.
• We welcome applications from exceptional Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Expectations at Kuwait English School:

As a member of KES, you are expected to:

• Consistently exhibit professional integrity, maintaining confidentiality and tact; act with honesty and transparency in your role.
• Identify and improve areas within your responsibilities that can evolve from good to outstanding.
• Follow school policies and procedures relevant to your role and make necessary updates.
• Participate in meetings, performances, and other events as needed.
• Engage proactively in activities related to the school's self-evaluation, upholding the school's standards in all areas, including presence, appraisal, performance, and line management systems.
• Collaborate effectively within a team, drafting proposals and documents for refinement by the Leadership Team and supporting their final decisions.
• Be punctual for all scheduled meetings.
• While all staff are encouraged to express their opinions, they must respect the collective decision or the final ruling made by the Head of School.
• Balance the sometimes conflicting needs for transparency and confidentiality, working cohesively with your colleagues.
• Foster a collaborative environment, avoiding divisive attitudes.
• Fulfill specific tasks reasonably assigned by the School Leadership.

Learn more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, please fill out the online application form on the WhatSchool platform, including your CV and a letter of application in PDF format.

Your application should contain contact information for at least two professional referees, one of whom must be your current principal/Head of School.

Submit your completed application electronically using the 'Apply Now' option on the WhatSchool platform. The school retains the right to interview candidates and make an appointment before the deadline, so early applications are encouraged.