Secondary English Teacher - Immediate Start

TES FE News; Salmiya; On-site; KWD 3,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A private international school in Kuwait is seeking a dedicated Secondary English Teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in English, relevant teaching qualifications, and UK teaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons and fostering a supportive learning environment. This position offers a generous tax-free salary and other benefits including furnished accommodation.

Benefits

Generous tax-free salary

Annual flight allowance

Furnished air-conditioned accommodation

End-of-service indemnity

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Proven UK teaching experience or international experience within a British curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons that raise attainment.
• Motivate and build relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Support in child protection and safeguarding.

Skills

Teaching English as a First Language

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English or related subject

Certified teaching qualification (B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE)

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

Student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS)

Job description

Overview

Due to an increase in student admissions, Gulf British Academy in Kuwait is seeking a dedicated and experienced Secondary English Teacher to join our expanding team.

As a BSO-accredited institution located in state-of-the-art premises, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a thriving British International School. The school presently caters for pupils from Pre-KG to Year 12. The recent move into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art building reflects the owners\' and senior leaders’ ambition to offer our pupils and staff the very best, and to achieve excellence.

What We Are Looking For

You are fully conversant with teaching English as a First Language to KS3 and KS4. You are a reflective practitioner who can adapt your teaching to deliver high-quality lessons that raise attainment. With a growth mindset, you model resilience and curiosity, instilling confidence and independence in pupils so they develop into enquiry-based learners.

Essential Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in English or a related subject, plus a certified teaching qualification such as B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge in English evidenced through experience and a passion for teaching both subjects.
• Proven UK teaching experience or international experience within a British curriculum-based, BSO-accredited school.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding all students and promoting equality of opportunity for pupils and staff.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate, and build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or international police clearance.

Desirable

• Google Workspace for Education certified
• Knowledge and experience with student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS, etc)
• Edexcel examination specification experience
• Familiarity with initiatives such as Growth Mindset and Rosenshine

We pride ourselves on welcoming new ideas and we value the opinions of all staff. As a school we are constantly seeking to improve, and we support our staff in their own professional development.

We follow a safer recruitment policy and procedures. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All members of our staff are trained in child protection/safeguarding.

Benefits

• A generous tax-free salary
• Annual flight allowance
• Furnished air-conditioned accommodation or housing allowance
• End-of-service indemnity

Please check our website and latest BSO Accreditation Report via the links below.

• Gulf British Academy - https://www.gulfbritishacademy.com/
• GBA BSO Report May 2024 - https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65bca76d28484a6ebba9196d/666b0548605d89cd0ddf9dd6_BSO%20report%20-%20Gulf%20British%20Academy%20Kuwait%20-%2029.04.2024%20-%20final.pdf

Applications

• Applications are considered upon receipt.
• We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are positively encouraged.
• Interviews will be conducted by Google Meet or in person if you are already based in Kuwait.
• If you do not hear back from us after 5 working days, you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Gulf British Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks. This includes an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory professional references which will be verified.