Humanities Teacher - AY26-27 (Open for ECTs)

Kuwait English School (KES) is a prominent co-educational private English day school serving children aged 3 to 18 from over 65 nationalities, with a strong history of delivering exceptional education to the Kuwaiti community. Situated in custom-designed facilities, the school offers the English National Curriculum alongside IGCSE/GCSE/GCE A/S and A levels. Our dedicated team consists of over 230 highly qualified and experienced academic staff members who are motivated to foster a positive learning environment. KES holds accreditation from BSO and is affiliated with 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.” For further insights, please refer to the full BSO Inspection Report.

WHAT WE OFFER (Overseas Staff):

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Attractive tax-free salary, considerably exceeding the UK salary scale.

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Discount on tuition fees for children attending KES.

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Annual round trip flights for staff and a reduced rate for two children enrolled at KES.

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Accommodation for staff or a rental allowance.

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Complimentary private medical insurance for the employee.

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Strong emphasis on your professional growth and career advancement.

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Polite and diligent students.

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Outstanding resources to enhance your teaching experience.

DETAILS:

We are on the lookout for a talented Humanities Teacher for our Secondary School who is capable of teaching up to KS5. Our school is well-equipped with practical resources, and we have high expectations for the success of all students. Fostering and sustaining positive relationships is crucial for facilitating student progress. Our curriculum adheres to the English national curriculum leading to IGCSE and IAL, recognized 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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Experience teaching at KS5 is preferred.

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We welcome applications from exceptional Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Kuwait English School Expectations

At Kuwait English School, you will be expected to:

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Demonstrate professional integrity consistently, maintaining confidentiality and tact; be honest and transparent in your work.

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Identify areas for improvement relevant to your role, aiming to elevate them from good to outstanding.

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Adhere to school policies and procedures pertinent to your position and update them as necessary.

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Attend required meetings, performances, and other school events.

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Play an active role in self-evaluation activities that uphold the school's standards, being visible throughout the school, and participating in appraisals and performance management.

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Collaborate as part of a team, contributing to draft proposals and documents for further development by the Leadership Team, while supporting final decisions made by Leadership.

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Arrive punctually for scheduled meetings.

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Encourage open expression of views among team members, while working towards the majority decision or the final directive from the Head of School.

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Balance the sometimes conflicting demands of transparency and confidentiality, always working cohesively with the staff.

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Steer clear of a divisive ‘them and us’ mentality.

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Carry out specific tasks reasonably assigned by School Leadership.

To delve deeper into this exciting opportunity, please explore our career page and school website.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should complete the online application form on the TES website, including a CV and a cover letter in PDF format.

Applications must provide contact information for at least two professional referees, one of whom should be your current principal or Head of School.

Please submit completed applications electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The school reserves the right to interview candidates and make appointments before the application deadline, so early submissions are highly 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, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Consequently, all positions are subject to safer recruitment practices, including criminal record disclosures and vetting checks. UK and EU passport holders will need to obtain an ICPC check. References from previous employers will be sought. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including various ethnicities and genders.