Kuwait English School (KES)

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.

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.

Details:

We are seeking a successful Business and Economics Teacher in the SEN Department who should be able to teach Business and Economics up to KS4. Practical resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships is an essential part of maximising student progress. Our school follows the English national curriculum to IGCSE and IAL, accredited by Cambridge and Pearson examination boards.

Job requirements:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree.
• PGCE or PGDE and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• KS5 teaching experience is advantageous.
• We may accept applications from outstanding Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Kuwait English School expectations

As part of the Kuwait English School, you are expected to:

• Act with professional integrity at all times, notwithstanding issues of confidentiality and tact; act with honesty and transparency with regard to your work.
• Identify and improve those areas relevant to your role that need to move from good to outstanding.
• Maintain school policies and procedures relevant to your area and update whenever required.
• Be present where required at meetings, performances and other functions/events.
• Undertake a proactive part in those activities that are part of the self-evaluation of the school, upholding the standards of the school in all areas being present around school, appraisal and performance and line management systems.
• Work as part of a team submitting draft proposals and documents for further development by the Leadership Team and accepting and supporting final Leadership decisions.
• Be punctual to attend scheduled meetings.
• All members are encouraged to express their views, but are expected to work to the majority decision or the final decision of the Head of School.
• Manage the sometimes conflicting needs of transparency and confidentiality, at all times working as one team with the staff.
• Avoid the ‘them and us’ ethos.
• Undertake specific tasks reasonably delegated by the School Leadership.

Safeguarding statement:

Kuwait English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment practices, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. UK and EU-based passport holders will be required to obtain an ICPC check. Previous employers will be contacted. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity and gender.