Primary Class Teacher (Key Stage 1 and 2)
Kuwait English School (KES) is a leading co-educational private English day school catering for children 3 – 18 years of age representing over 65 nationalities with an excellent and established record of providing quality education for the community of Kuwait. The school is located in purpose built premises and offers the English National Curriculum, IGCSE/GCSE/GCE A/S and A level. We have over 230 academic staff who have excellent qualifications and experience and are highly motivated. It is accredited by BSO and we are members of the BSME, COBIS and ECIS.
“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.” BSO Inspection Report. Please check the full BSO Inspection Report.
WHAT WE OFFER (Overseas Staff):
- Competitive salary which is tax free and significantly higher than the UK salary scale.
- Discount on children's school fees at KES.
- Annual round trip flights for staff and discounted rate for 2 children (attending KES).
- Staff Accommodation or rent allowance.
- Free private medical insurance for the employee.
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
- Courteous and hardworking students.
- Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidates should have a Bachelors in Education degree with QTS or equivalent with QTS and PGCE
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Experience of working in either Key Stage1 - 2
- A growth mindset and resilience
- A collaborative approach to teamwork
- Innovative and adaptive teaching methods
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Google Suite for Education
- Experience of high quality e-teaching and learning
- Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum
- A secure understanding of how to use data to help students progress
- Proven effective classroom management skills
- A warm personality and genuine interest in student wellbeing and academic progress
- Understanding of best safeguarding practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for developing best practice
- Commitment to a vibrant enrichment programme.
Safeguarding Statement:
Kuwait English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Thorough checks on your ability to work with children will be adhered to.
In accordance with KCSiE 2023 and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation, appointed candidates from the United Kingdom are required to provide and before travel arrangements are confirmed, the following documents: An original birth certificate, an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) and full police clearance from prior countries of residence for the last 5 years. To assist newly appointed candidates, there is a country by country checklist for the procedures for obtaining a police clearance, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
As part of our due diligence checks, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.