Maths Teacher - Secondary
About This Role
GBA is on the lookout for passionate and motivated educators to become part of our expanding school 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 evolve into a complete 3-18 through school over the coming years. Our recent transition into a modern, purpose-built facility demonstrates the commitment of our owners and leadership team to provide the highest quality experience for both our pupils and staff, striving for excellence in all we do.
We are in search of a qualified and skilled Teacher of Maths to join our dedicated team of Specialist Subject Teachers. Candidates must be fluent in English and possess a UK Department for Education teacher reference number or equivalent non-UK qualifications, or be nearing the completion of their training.
At our school, we embrace fresh perspectives and highly value the insights of all our staff members. We are continuously seeking ways to enhance our practices and are fully supportive of our staff’s professional growth.
Our recruitment process adheres to stringent safety protocols. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care, with all staff members receiving training in child protection and safeguarding.
We provide a competitive benefits package for overseas-qualified staff, which includes:
- A generous tax-free salary
- An annual flight allowance to return to your home country
- Furnished, air-conditioned accommodation or a housing allowance
- End-of-service indemnity
For more information, please visit our website and review our latest BSO Accreditation Report through the links below.
Gulf British Academy
GBA BSO Report May 2024
What you bring:
You are well-versed in Key Stage 3 and IGCSE curriculums. As a reflective practitioner, you adapt teaching strategies to deliver high-quality lessons that enhance student achievement. You possess a growth mindset and aim to empower our pupils to become independent, inquiry-based learners.
Key requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Maths or a related subject along with a recognized teaching qualification such as B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of your subject area, demonstrated by your experience and enthusiasm for teaching Maths.
- Proven teaching experience in the UK or in an international setting within a British curriculum-based, BSO-accredited school.
- A commitment to promoting student safeguarding and ensuring equal opportunities for all students and staff.
- Fluency in both spoken and written English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or police check.
Preferred qualifications:
- Google Workspace for Education certification
- Familiarity with student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS, etc.)
- Experience with Edexcel examination specifications
- Understanding of initiatives such as Growth Mindset and Rosenshine
Application process:
To apply, please navigate to the job vacancies section on our website.
Applications are reviewed as they arrive.
We maintain the right to conduct interviews at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are highly encouraged. Interviews will be held via Google Meet or in person for candidates currently residing in Kuwait.
If you do not receive a response within 5 working days after the application deadline, please consider that you were not successful this time.
Gulf British Academy is devoted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. All new hires will undergo enhanced pre-employment clearance, which includes identity verification, criminal background checks, qualification validation, and employment history reviews. This process will also involve discussing any employment gaps and securing two satisfactory professional references for verification.