Economics & Business Studies Teacher - Secondary

GBA is looking for inspiring and enthusiastic teachers to join our growing school here in the heart of Kuwait.

Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a thriving British International School with BSO accreditation. The school presently caters for pupils from Pre-KG to Year 11 and will grow year on year to become a 3-18 through school. 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.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Teacher of Economics and Business Studies to join us and our team of Specialist Subject Teachers. Applicants must be fluent English speaking graduates who hold a UK Department for Education teacher reference number or equivalent non-UK qualifications, or be in their final year of training.

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.

We offer an excellent package for overseas, qualified employees that includes:  

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

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

Gulf British Academy

GBA BSO Report May 2024

What you offer:

You are fully conversant with IGCSE and can offer an additional subject at Key Stage 3 such as PSHE. You are a teacher who can reflect upon and adapt practice to deliver quality lessons thereby raising attainment. A teacher with a growth mindset who can reflect upon their own practice to instill confidence and independence into our pupils so they develop into enquiry-based learners.

Essential requirements:  

• A Bachelor's Degree in Economics / Business Studies or a related subject and a certified teaching qualification such as B.Ed. PGCE, PGDE or equivalent. 
• Expert knowledge of your subject area as evidenced by your experience and passion in teaching Economics / Business Studies.
• Proven UK teaching experience or international experience within a British curriculum-based, BSO-accredited school. 
• Promoting safeguarding of all students and equality of opportunity for all students and staff.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and build good relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.  
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or police check.
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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

How to apply

Please visit the job vacancies section on our website https://www.gulfbritishacademy.com/our-school/job-vacancies/

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.