Business Studies & Economics Teacher - Secondary

GBA is on the lookout for passionate and motivated teachers to become part of our expanding school located in the heart of Kuwait.

Founded in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a vibrant British International School recognized with BSO accreditation. Currently, we serve students from Pre-KG through Year 11, with plans to evolve into a comprehensive 3-18 school in the coming years. Our recent relocation to a modern, purpose-built facility exemplifies the commitment of our owners and leadership team to provide the highest quality experience for both students and staff, striving for excellence.

We are in search of a qualified and seasoned Teacher of Economics and Business Studies to join our dedicated team of Specialist Subject Teachers. Candidates must be fluent in English and hold a UK Department for Education teacher reference number or equivalent non-UK qualifications, or be in the final year of their teacher training.

At our school, we embrace new perspectives and value the input of all team members. We are continually dedicated to improvement and support our staff in their professional growth.

We adhere to a safer recruitment policy and procedures, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff members receive training in child protection and safeguarding.

Benefits

We provide an attractive benefits package for qualified overseas employees, including:

• A generous tax-free salary
• Annual flight allowance to and from your home country
• Furnished air-conditioned accommodation or a housing allowance
• End-of-service indemnity

What you will bring:

You are well-versed in IGCSE and can teach an additional subject at Key Stage 3, such as PSHE. As a reflective practitioner, you adapt your teaching methods to enhance learning and boost student achievement. You possess a growth mindset that encourages independence and confidence in our students, fostering their development as inquiry-based learners.

Essential qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Studies, or a related field along with a certified teaching qualification such as B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of your subject area demonstrated through your teaching experience and enthusiasm for Economics and Business Studies.
• Documented UK teaching experience or international experience in a British curriculum-based, BSO-accredited institution.
• A commitment to safeguarding all students and ensuring equality of opportunity for everyone.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and establish positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or police clearance.

Desirable skills:

• Certification in Google Workspace for Education
• Experience with student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS, etc.)
• Familiarity with the Edexcel examination specification
• Awareness of initiatives such as Growth Mindset and Rosenshine

How to apply:

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

We review applications as they come in and encourage early submissions, as we reserve the right to conduct interviews at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interviews will be held via Google Meet or in person if you are already in Kuwait.

If you do not receive a response from us within 5 working days after the application deadline, please consider that you have not been selected for this position.

Gulf British Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new hires will undergo thorough pre-employment clearance, which includes identity verification.