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

Full Time, Fixed Term

20/08/2025

31 May 2025

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 ‘Apply Now’ 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.
As part of our due diligence checks, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

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: