Chemistry Teacher - Secondary - With potential Head of Department role

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Chemistry Teacher - Secondary - With potential Head of Department role to join a Academy based in Kuwait.

Established in 2005, the Academy is a BSO accredited school seeking to strengthen its provision for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils. The school presently caters for pupils from Pre-KG to Year 10.

They plan to add another year level each year until they become a fully 3-18 British International School. The recent move into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art building reflects the owners and senior leaders’ ambition to achieve excellence.

They are seeking a qualified and experienced Chemistry Teacher to join them and their team of Specialist Subject Teachers. Applicants must be fluent English speaking graduates who hold a UK Department for Education teacher reference number or equivalent non-UK qualifications, or be in their final year of training.

They pride themselves on welcoming new ideas and value the opinions of all staff on their journey of constant improvement.

In return for your service, they 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 air-conditioned accommodation or housing allowance  
• End-of-service indemnity  

What you offer

You are fully conversant with Key Stage 3 Science and IGCSE Chemistry. You are a teacher who can reflect upon and adapt practice to deliver quality lessons thereby raising attainment, giving pupils confidence and encouraging independent learning. 

Essential requirements:  

• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related subject and a certified teaching qualification such as B.Ed. PGCE, PGDE or equivalent. 
• Expert knowledge of your subject area as evidenced by your experience and passion in teaching English.
• IGCSE/GCSE experience
• Proven UK teaching experience or international experience within a British curriculum-based, BSO-accredited school. 
• Promoting safeguarding of all students and equality of opportunity for all students and staff.
• 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:  

• IGCSE Edexcel experience
• Google Workspace for Education certified
• Knowledge and experience with student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS, etc)
• Familiarity with initiatives such as Philosophy for Children and Growth Mindset.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! For more information please contact managedrecruit@tes.com REF: LC2029617