Head of Careers and University Guidance
Kuwait English School
Kuwait
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- Salary:
- Competitive salary which is tax free and significantly higher than the UK salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 20th August 2023
- Apply by:
- 16 February 2023
Job overview
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 DETAILS:
The Careers and University Guidance team at Kuwait English School offers specialist guidance and support to our students and their parents, on options choices for IGCSE and IA levels, as well as university pathways and applications.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Heads of Year 11 and years 12 and 13 to arrange and lead careers events, and will be able to identify interests and passions when selecting subject options that target careers and future study programmes. The team is focused on supporting all our students in finding their 'best fit', personalised pathway. The successful applicant is likely to have held a similar role elsewhere, and be a well-organised self-starter, with a sound working knowledge of the university application requirements and processes for the UK, USA, Australia, Middle East and Europe. The ability to teach another subject up to KS4 would be advantageous. The role will also involve supporting relevant students in preparing and registering for university admissions tests including, but not limited to, PSAT, SAT, ACT and UK university admissions tests, such as the BMAT and MAT.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree.
- PGCE or equivalent
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is preferred.
- 3 years of teaching experience / in the designated role.
- Experienced with the British curriculum
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- 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 subject knowledge
- Proven effective classroom management skills
- A warm personality and genuine interest in student wellbeing and academic progress
- Understanding of best safeguarding practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent 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 ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 16th of February 2023. 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, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment practises, 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 under represented groups including ethnicity and gender.
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About Kuwait English School
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
We challenge them to be inquisitive about the world around them
We 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 curriculum and a wide extracurricular programme
- To develop learners with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to achieve their full potential academically and give them the ability to succeed in a changing world
- To encourage learners to think about themselves as part of a local and global community
- To encourage our students to be independent learners with an inquiring spirit
- To ensure students feel secure within a vibrant and dynamic learning environment
- To embrace inclusion and equity
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