Primary Class Teacher for AY 2025-2026

Salary:

Competitive salary which is tax free and significantly higher than the UK salary scale

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

20/08/2025

Apply by:

31 May 2025

Job overview

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.

Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.

How to apply:
Please apply by completing the online application form on the TES website including a CV, and a letter of application addressed to the Head of School (Mr. Chris Hansen) as a pdf document.

Applications must include the contact details for at least

two professional referees

one of whom should be your current principal/Head of School.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically via '' on TES Online. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are encouraged. Interviews for the post will most likely take place by Google Meet.

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,

/ 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.

About

Kuwait English School


Street 9, PO Box 8640, Area 11, Salwa

Salmiya

22057

Kuwait
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Kuwait English School was established in 1978 and is the learning home of a very special community of 2500 students (ages 3 - 19 years), parents, educationalists, administrators and management. We all share the common aim, to ensure that each student in our care accesses the most valuable, fulfilling and enjoyable learning experiences at each stage of his/her school life. As students mature and recognise that they have special talents and skills, principally nurtured by the school's excellent teaching staff, there are many opportunities for students to contribute to the quality of school life and take upon additional responsibilities.

The school naturally divides into four main areas each one supervised and continuously overseen and developed by four Head Teachers who, along with their staff teams, care deeply about education and the quality of life from which the pupils benefit both in and out of school. These sections are called :

Preparatory Department

3 to 5 years

Infant Departments

Years 1 & 2 (5- 7 years)

Junior Department

Years 3 to 6 (7 - 11 years)

Senior High School Department

Years 7 to 18 (11 - 18 years)

Green Unit (Special Needs)

6 to 20 years

Mission Statement

THE VISION OF OUR KES LEARNING COMMUNITY

Much of the success of KES since its foundation in 1978, has been the belief in, and sharing of a common vision, whilst enjoying the diverse differences of culture, background, age, economic status of everyone of the KES community which include:

All staff members working at the School, in any capacity,

Students attending the School,

Parents placing their trust in the School.

The School Motto is:

THE AIM MAKES GREAT THE LIFE

Which serves to remind us that our aims and our shared Vision (ICE) is to:
We

inspire

all learners to reach their full potential


challenge

them to be inquisitive about the world around them


encourage

them to become independent learners, who are resilient and considerate decision-makers which serve to make a life great in quality.

AS EDUCATIONALISTS OUR MISSION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, IS DEFINED IN THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:

To know our students really well

To develop confident, healthy, and happy individuals with positive self esteem

To encourage

kindness

and a

sense of respect

for each other and for our natural environment

To personalise learning, and make learning challenging and inspiring

To provide a broad and balanced curricul.