English Teacher

Job description / Role

A thriving and forward-thinking British school in Kuwait are looking for a talented English Teacher to join their team.

The schools aim is to provide the best possible British education, primarily for the children of UK expatriates in Kuwait, from the ages of 2½ to 13 plus, in order to allow those children to make a seamless transition whether to UK State Maintained or Independent schools, schools in Kuwait or elsewhere in the world.

Kuwait is a delightful blend of traditional Arab culture and rich heritage with huge dollops of 21st century western influences. The school provides teachers with an opportunity to be well paid in an excellent school, in a tax-free environment and in one of the richest countries in the world.

Learning Environment
* Establish high levels of expectation as a member of a team by setting down clear guidance for students for establishing good standards of achievement.
* Promote the School's International Ethos of Respect for Self, Respect for Others and Respect for the Environment.

Curriculum
* To maintain the highest quality possible of teaching and learning in the subject in accordance with School policies and the guidelines of the external examination boards.
* Develop students' subject-based knowledge, skills and understanding alongside their capacity to learn.

Assessment for Learning
* Assess and mark students' work to a high standard: regularly, analysing their strengths and weaknesses in relation to learning objectives. Give students constructive feedback which helps them to improve.
* Monitor and record student progress in accordance with School procedures, including the writing of reports and assessments, identifying underachievement at an early stage.

Parent and Guardians
* Work with parents and guardians to support students' learning, providing advice and support to parents about their child's development.
* Ensure every effort is made to develop and maintain good relationships with parents and the local community.

Benefits:
* Salary - up to £35,000
* Free accommodation
* Flights

Requirements

* Degree in teaching subject field
* 3 years teaching experience
* PGCE

About the Company

At Alderwood, we pride ourselves on best practice recruitment, tailored for the Work Based Learning, Welfare to Work and Education sectors. Our core values and attributes are important to use and underline our proven ability to deliver results