Gulf British Academy

Motto

To be a school with oracy at its heart, where learners think critically, speak confidently, and write meaningfully.

About Us

Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is an independent, co‑educational school accredited by BSO and BSME .

In August 2020, we opened the doors to our brand‑new premises. GBA currently caters for pupils from Pre‑KG to Year 12.

Here you will find our current opportunities to join our passionate team. We pride ourselves on welcoming new ideas and value the contributions of all staff as part of our journey of continuous improvement.

Our Vision

To cultivate a learning community where oracy is central: learners think critically, speak confidently, and write meaningfully, empowering them to engage with and shape the world around them.

Our Commitment

At Gulf British Academy, we believe in nurturing articulate, thoughtful learners through a rich culture of communication, critical thinking and purposeful learning across all areas of the curriculum.

Key Pillars

1 - Critical Thinking Through Talk

• Through approaches such as Philosophy for Children (P4C), students engage in meaningful conversations, explore big ideas, question assumptions and develop deeper understanding.

2- Confident Communicators

• Learners are supported to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, using structured oracy practices that build vocabulary, clarity of thought and active listening.

3 - Purposeful Writing

• We connect spoken discourse to written expression, enabling students to craft meaningful, audience‑aware texts that reflect depth and creativity.

4 - Inclusive Oracy Practices

• Debates, presentations, structured talk routines and peer feedback honour diverse voices and foster mutual respect.

5 - Critical and Creative Thinking

• Through dialogic teaching and enquiry‑based learning, including P4C, students learn to reason logically, challenge respectfully and appreciate multiple perspectives.

Facilities

Our modern school building offers a dynamic learning environment, including:

• Spacious classrooms
• Swimming pool
• Large theatre
• Cinema
• Indoor and outdoor sports facilities
• Science laboratories
• ICT rooms
• Play areas - including a soft play and sand and water room

Location

Kuwait is a small and welcoming country, home to a large expat community and offering many opportunities for new experiences. With sunshine year‑round and plenty of beaches, it provides an ideal base for exploring the region.

Staff Benefits

We offer an excellent package for overseas, qualified employees, including:

• Generous tax‑free salary
• Annual flight allowance to/from home country
• Furnished accommodation or housing allowance
• No monthly utilities
• End‑of‑service indemnity
• As a BSO accredited school we can offer ECT induction.

Curriculum

We follow the National Curriculum for England, delivering creative and interactive programmes that develop our academic curriculum, pastoral care and extra‑curricular provision. Our approach includes:

• A house system
• Philosophy for Children (P4C)
• Extensive ECA programme
• Extensive after school sport provision.
• We also embrace Islamic culture and values through Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Quran lessons, following the guidelines of the Kuwait Ministry of Education.

British Values

All staff are expected to uphold and 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.

Key Qualities of a GBA Teacher

• Ability to create a caring and collaborative classroom environment underpinned by strong positive relationships with learners.
• Demonstrates continuous commitment to the school’s vision in their planning, teaching and the expectations they have for their learners.
• Be a positive presence in school, remain flexible in their approach to work and resilient in the face of challenges.
• Understands the fundamentals of effective teaching and learning and how to apply this to their practice.
• A reflective practitioner who thinks critically about their teaching and takes ownership of their professional development.

Join Us!

If you are passionate about helping pupils succeed, share our values and meet our requirements, we would love to hear from you.