Head of Key Stage 1

GBA is looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Head of Key Stage 1 to join our growing school here in the heart of Kuwait.

Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a thriving British International School with BSO accreditation. The school presently caters for pupils from Pre-KG to Year 11 and will grow year on year to become a 3-18 through school. The recent move into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art building reflects the owners' and senior leaders’ ambition to offer our pupils and staff the very best, and to achieve excellence.

You are welcome to take a look at our website and latest BSO Accreditation Report via the links below.

Gulf British Academy

GBA BSO Report May 2024

Purpose of the Role

• To lead and manage all aspects of teaching, learning, and pastoral care within Key Stage 1, ensuring high standards of achievement and well-being.
• To provide strategic leadership to support staff development and the implementation of the school’s vision and objectives.
• To monitor and enhance the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across KS1.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment within KS1 to ensure consistency and high standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve pupil outcomes, ensuring they meet or exceed UK expectations.
• Support the professional development of KS1 staff through mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and policy-making
• Lead and manage the KS1 teaching team, including planning and chairing regular team meetings.

Curriculum Development:

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and review of the KS1 curriculum to ensure breadth, balance, and challenge for all learners.
• Ensure that the curriculum promotes creativity, critical thinking, P4C and independent learning.
• Stay informed about changes to the national curriculum and ensure their successful implementation.

Teaching and Learning:

• Promote a culture of high expectations for both teaching and learning.
• Lead by example through outstanding teaching practices.
• Support staff in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional needs and the more able.

Pastoral Care and Safeguarding:

• Take responsibility for the pastoral care and welfare of pupils in KS1, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
• Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
• Work with parents to ensure a strong partnership and effective communication regarding pupil progress and well-being.

Monitoring and Assessment:

• Use data analysis to track pupil progress, identify trends, and implement targeted interventions where necessary.
• Ensure consistency in assessment practices across KS1.
• Prepare reports and present findings on pupil performance to senior leadership.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Act as a key point of contact for KS1 staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with other phase leaders and senior leadership to ensure smooth transitions between key stages.
• Represent KS2 at leadership meetings and contribute to the school’s overall vision and ethos.

What You Offer

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

Experience:

• Proven UK KS2 teaching experience or international experience within a British curriculum-based, BSO-accredited school. 
• Demonstrable experience in a leadership or management role.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and build good relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. 
• Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvement.
• Passion for education and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
• Promoting safeguarding of all students and equality of opportunity for all students and staff.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.  
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or police check.
• Google Workspace for Education certified - Level 2.
• Knowledge and experience with student management information systems (iSAMs, SIMS, etc).
• Familiarity with initiatives such as P4C, oracy, growth mindset and Rosenshine principles.

What We Offer

We pride ourselves on welcoming new ideas and we value the opinions of all staff. As a school we are constantly seeking to improve, and we support our staff in their own professional development.

We follow a safer recruitment policy and procedures. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All members of our staff are trained in child protection/safeguarding.

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  
• Furnished air-conditioned accommodation or housing allowance  
• End-of-service indemnity  

How To Apply

Please visit the job vacancies section on our website https://www.gulfbritishacademy.com/our-school/job-vacancies/

Applications are considered upon receipt.

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are positively encouraged.

Interviews will be conducted by Google Meet or in person if you are already based in Kuwait.

If you do not hear back from us after 5 working days after the closing deadline, you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Gulf British Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks. This includes an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory professional references which will be verified.