English Teacher - Secondary

Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a BSO accredited school seeking to strengthen its provision for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils. The school presently caters for pupils from Pre-KG to Year 10.

We plan to add another year level each year until we become a fully 3-18 British International School. The recent move into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art building reflects the owners and senior leaders’ ambition to achieve excellence.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Teacher of English 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 value the opinions of all staff on our journey of constant improvement.

In return for your service, 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  

What you offer

You are fully conversant with Key Stage 3 and IGCSE English. You are a teacher who can reflect upon and adapt practice to deliver quality lessons thereby raising attainment, giving pupils confidence and encouraging independent learning. 

Essential requirements:  

• A Bachelor's Degree in English 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 English.
• 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:  

• IGCSE Edexcel experience
• IGCSE English as a Second Language experience
• Google Workspace for Education certified
• Knowledge and experience with student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS, etc)
• Familiarity with initiatives such as Philosophy for Children and Growth Mindset.

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 and should arrive no later than:

Thursday 25th January 2024.

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are positively encouraged.

Interviews will be conducted by video-conference (Google Meet, Zoom, or Skype), telephone 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.

Further information

Please take the time to read our teacher job description and any additional documents at the bottom of this page. Visit our website and Tes Career Site to gain a deeper insight into our school.

Gulf British Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.