Director of Studies - September 2022 - The English School, Kuwait
The English School
Kuwait
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 15, 2022
- Apply by:
- 12 December 2021
Job overview
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team at The English School, Kuwait in the role of Director of Studies. This established and well reputed school is at an exciting stage of its development. Classed as excellent in our 2019 ISI inspection, TES is a happy and thriving school serving the English speaking community in Kuwait. It is widely renowned for its excellence within the community and Middle East.
A first choice school for many parents in Kuwait and UK qualified teaching staff, it strives to maintain a values driven curriculum with high academic rigour and outstanding pastoral care.
The successful candidate will be a proven or aspiring leader able to inspire, coach and support our accomplished and hard working heads of department and teachers alike. They will work collaboratively to drive results further forward and support all academic staff to ensure each pupil’s education is memorable and special.
A sound knowledge and willingness to develop data and tracking; pupil progress; the English National curriculum from EYFS - KS3; reporting; timetabling; staff performance management, departmental and curriculum improvement and the ability to lead or support whole school initiatives is requisite. Staff across the school are committed and enthusiastic practitioners, therefore, an ability to nurture excellence, be approachable and identify further areas in which to improve is also required within this role. Furthermore, the successful candidate, working in collaboration with colleagues, will ensure parent and pupil satisfaction rates remain very high.
The Director of Studies will be part of a small leadership team and work closely with the Senior Management and Head of Pre Prep; the successful candidate will also manage the Assistant Director of Studies. Flexibility is required within the role and the ability to be proactive, a team player and outcome driven is essential. A sense of humour is also very advantageous!
The English School, Kuwait is a remarkable and supportive school in which to undertake the next step in your career. Should you possess high levels of creativity, superb interpersonal skills, an excellent command of spoken and written English, be self driven and knowledgeable within education, we urge you to apply. It is a very special role; qualifications within leadership are desirable, however not essential where prior experience and track records are favourable. The current postholder will be available for an informal conversation to those candidates interested; please make this request via your application. Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to appoint the successful candidate prior to the closing date.
The Director of Studies Job Description is available here.
The position is full time and the successful candidate will need to be available and in Kuwait mid-August 2022.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - successful applicants will be subject to relevant Child Protection and reference checks.
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About The English School
About the School
The English School, which is a not for profit school in Kuwait, has served the English speaking community for 70 years. As the oldest British school in the Middle East, we are a school based on Tradition, Excellence & Success.
Closely following the Foundation Stage and National Curriculum for England, pupils are taught by well qualified and experienced staff who recognise that all children are unique.
Pupils are stretched and enriched by a curriculum that is broad, challenging and varied, and caters for the individual needs of each child. Pupils are also encouraged to develop their social and personal skills, with a strong emphasis upon good manners and respect for one another.
We constantly strive to improve the quality of education that we provide and respond quickly to initiatives and changes in the UK ensuring that our children really do get the very best education possible.
Accreditations
We pride ourselves on the quality of education that the school provides for its pupils and the only way that we can verify whether or not we meet the stringent requirements of a British education is to be inspected by a UK based and accredited inspection body. There is none more rigorous or thorough than the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). During our most recent ISI inspection in May 2022, the school met all expectations and standards.
As a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) the school is one of an elite group of academic institutions providing an education for pupils from 3 to 13 years of age. IAPS membership is a clear indicator that a school delivers a first-rate education comparable to the very best prep schools in the UK. There are 15 IAPS schools in the Middle East region currently meeting the stringent requirements of IAPS accreditation, and we are very proud that The English School does so. In addition, we are a member of the BSME (British Schools in the Middle East) and COBIS (Council of British International Schools) allowing us to attend in-service training, conferences, share best practice, and participate in events.
As a BSO (British Schools Overseas) school we are recognised for providing the very best in a British education.
About Kuwait
All members of staff would tell you that Kuwait is so much more than the common preconceived perception prevalent amongst those that have never visited. Indeed, the vast majority of Kuwait’s 4.25 million inhabitants (1.5 million locals and almost 3 million expatriates) live in a city similar in size to Birmingham in the UK. Many aspects of Kuwait are westernised and the preponderance of restaurants, cinemas and beach clubs would grace any top European destination. The efficient, if extremely busy, network of motorways that criss-cross the metropolis makes it easy to get around.
As one of the richest countries in the world, Kuwait’s tax-free environment and geographical location provide an opportunity to save money, and act as an ideal stepping stone for travel around the Middle East and to the Far East. There is a whole host of most impressive shopping outlets and malls around the city. Traditional souks specialising in gold, fabric and rugs, to name but a few, are invariably busy with eagle-eyed bargain hunters. There are hundreds of restaurants to choose from and it is fair to say that eating out and shopping are national pastimes.
Kuwait is an extremely safe city where most goods are readily available. Summers are hot, but the ten week break gives everyone time to get away and catch up with family and friends, or time to travel further afield. April and May, and October and November are perfect for all manner of outdoor activities including exploring the desert wildlife and environment. December through to March can be cool in the evenings but often still reach the low 20s during the day – a far cry from UK! With an excellent golf course, wonderful beach clubs and a thriving social scene, not forgetting a rich history and heritage, Kuwait is so much more than the uninitiated think. The school has an excellent reputation and teachers have been known to stay for more than 20 years. No one place is for everyone, but Kuwait might just be right for you.
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