Swimming Instructor
Gulf British Academy
Kuwait
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2021
Job overview
Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is an independent, co-educational, BSO-accredited school that has relocated to state-of-the-art, purpose-built premises - a reflection of the school’s educational ambition.
Our new facilities include a large indoor swimming pool so we are seeking a qualified and experienced Swimming Instructor to join us. In return for your service, we offer an excellent package for overseas, qualified employees that includes:
- A generous tax-free salary
- Annual flight allowance to and from your home country (overseas only)
- Furnished air-conditioned accommodation or housing allowance (overseas only)
- End-of-service indemnity
- Discounted tuition fees for employees bringing their children
What you offer
You will teach pupils of all abilities across the school to help them achieve the swimming standards set by Swim England and the National Curriculum. This requires a solid knowledge of swimming techniques including a range of strokes and self-rescue techniques. You can also reflect upon and adapt your own practice to raise attainment while instilling confidence and independence in our pupils.
Essential requirements
- A degree qualification.
- Amateur Swimming Association / Swim England qualification or recognised equivalent.
- Paediatric first-aid qualification.
- Previous experience in a similar role teaching pupils of a mixed age and ability.
- Awareness of Health and Safety regulations in a swimming pool environment.
- 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
- A degree qualification in Physical Education (e.g. PGCE or Bachelor’s in Education).
- Experience in other sports to assist the PE Teacher/s as and when required.
- Comfortable using G Suite for Education (Gmail, shared drives, forms, etc).
How to apply
Email your application directly to:
headteacher@gulfbritishacademy.com
Your email must include your:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter or letter of application
- Recent photograph
- Two referees (name, phone number, professional relationship to you)
Applications are considered upon receipt and should arrive no later than Sunday 23 May 2021.
We interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
Interviews will be conducted by video-conference (Skype), telephone or in person if you are currently in Kuwait.
If you do not hear back from us after 5 working days, you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Further information
Please take the time to read the relevant job description/s and any additional documents below. Visit our website and Tes Career Site to gain a greater insight into our school.
Gulf British Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About 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.
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