Swimming Instructor
Gulf British Academy
Kuwait
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2021
Job overview
Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is an independent, co-educational, BSO-accredited school that has relocated to state-of-the-art, purpose-built premises - a reflection of the school’s educational ambition.
Our new facilities include a large indoor swimming pool so we are seeking a qualified and experienced Swimming Instructor to join us. 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 (overseas only)
- Furnished air-conditioned accommodation or housing allowance (overseas only)
- End-of-service indemnity
- Discounted tuition fees for employees bringing their children
What you offer
You will teach pupils of all abilities across the school to help them achieve the swimming standards set by Swim England and the National Curriculum. This requires a solid knowledge of swimming techniques including a range of strokes and self-rescue techniques. You can also reflect upon and adapt your own practice to raise attainment while instilling confidence and independence in our pupils.
Essential requirements
- A degree qualification.
- Amateur Swimming Association / Swim England qualification or recognised equivalent.
- Paediatric first-aid qualification.
- Previous experience in a similar role teaching pupils of a mixed age and ability.
- Awareness of Health and Safety regulations in a swimming pool environment.
- 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.
Desirable
- A degree qualification in Physical Education (e.g. PGCE or Bachelor’s in Education).
- Experience in other sports to assist the PE Teacher/s as and when required.
- Comfortable using G Suite for Education (Gmail, shared drives, forms, etc).
How to apply
Email your application directly to:
headteacher@gulfbritishacademy.com
Your email must include your:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter or letter of application
- Recent photograph
- Two referees (name, phone number, professional relationship to you)
Applications are considered upon receipt and should arrive no later than Sunday 23 May 2021.
We interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
Interviews will be conducted by video-conference (Skype), telephone or in person if you are currently 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 the relevant job description/s and any additional documents below. Visit our website and Tes Career Site to gain a greater 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.
Attached documents
About Gulf British Academy
"Grow, Build, Achieve - Uniting the best of British education with the best of Kuwaiti culture"
Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is an independent, co-educational, BSO, BSME and COBIS accredited school.
In August 2020, we opened the doors to our brand new premises. Currently, GBA caters for pupils from Pre-KG to Year 10. We aim to add a new year group every year until we become a fully 3-18 school. This rapid growth provides a wide range of opportunities for professional development and in-house promotion.
Here you will find our current opportunities to join our passionate team. We pride ourselves on welcoming new ideas and value the opinions of all staff on our journey of constant improvement.
New facilities
The new school building provides a modern learning environment, including spacious classrooms, a swimming pool, a large hall/theatre and cinema, indoor and outdoor sport facilities, science labs, design and technology areas, ICT rooms, play areas, and a teaching kitchen.
Location
Kuwait is a small, friendly country providing the ideal base to visit many other countries. It has a large expat community and offers plenty of opportunities for new experiences with lots of sunshine and plenty of beaches.
Benefits
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 accommodation or housing allowance and end-of-service indemnity.
Curriculum
We work closely within the national curriculum for England to deliver creative and interactive programmes that develop our academic curriculum, pastoral care system and extra-curricular activities to ensure our children are happy and enjoy coming to school. This includes a house system, as well as Philosophy for Children and Growth Mindset initiatives. We also embrace Islamic culture and values through Arabic Language, Islamic and Quran studies in accordance with the guidelines of the Kuwait Ministry of Education.
British values
We expect all members of our staff to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
Join us!
If you’re passionate about helping pupils succeed, share our values and meet our requirements we would love to hear from you.
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