Feb 25, 2026

Primary Class Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic Primary Classroom Teachers (KS 1 and 2) in the Primary School. Practical resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships is an essential part of maximising student progress.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Candidates should have a Bachelors in Education degree with QTS or equivalent with QTS and PGCE

  • We may accept applications from outstanding Early Career Teachers (ECT's).

Kuwait English School Expectations

As part of the Kuwait English School, you are expected to:

  • Act with professional integrity at all times, notwithstanding issues of confidentiality and tact; act with honesty and transparency with regard to your work.

  • Identify and improve those areas relevant to your role that need to move from good to outstanding.

  • Maintain school policies and procedures relevant to your area and update whenever required.

  • Be present where required at meetings, performances and other functions/events

  • Undertake a proactive part in those activities that are part of the self-evaluation of the school, upholding the standards of the school in all areas being a present around school, appraisal and performance and line management systems.

  • Work as part of a team submitting draft proposals and documents for further development by the Leadership Team and accepting and supporting final Leadership

  • Be punctual to attend scheduled meetings.

  • All members are encouraged to express their views, but are expected to work to the majority decision or the final decision of the Head of School

  • Manage the sometimes, conflicting needs of transparency and confidentiality, at all times working as one team with the staff.

  • Avoid the ‘them and us’ ethos.

  • Undertake specific tasks reasonably delegated by the School Leadership.

Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.

 

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.

Start Date

Aug 01, 2026

Various start dates through the year?

No

Is government issued teaching license required?

Yes

Is school provided for dependents?

Yes

Salary

Competitive commensurate to qualifications and experience

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