Music Teacher
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Posted on:
19-09-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Music Teacher (IGCSE / A Level)
Location: Gulf English School Kuwait
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Curriculum: British Curriculum
Accreditations: AoBSO BSME COBIS
School Established: 1980
Student Body: 2500 students
Teaching Staff: 150
About the School
Gulf English School (GES) established in 1980 is a multinational coeducational English medium school located in the vibrant commercial district of Salmiya in Kuwait City. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 offering a broad and balanced British curriculum that leads to IGCSE AS and A Levels.
The area of Salmiya hosts numerous museums mosques an aquarium a Scientific Center IMAX movie theaters football stadium medical centers a Roman Catholic Chapel the district passport office (Jawazat) and a wellequipped park beside the 5th Ring Road. Notable malls include the Salmiya Souq Megamall Marina Mall and the Omariya Mall. The Gulf Road coveted for its sea views is a hub of modern development and leisure.
GES is proud to provide a topquality Britishstyle education firmly rooted in Arab culture and delivered in a truly international environment. With more than 2500 students from over 40 nationalities the school celebrates diversity while fostering a strong sense of community. The majority of students are Kuwaiti or from neighbouring countries giving learners an exceptional opportunity to build global awareness and crosscultural understanding.
As a member of AoBSO BSME and COBIS Gulf English School upholds rigorous academic and professional standards ensuring an outstanding teaching and learning experience for both students and staff.
The Role
GES is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Music Teacher to deliver the IGCSE and A Level curriculum from September 2025. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive department dedicated to fostering a love for music and performance across the secondary school.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging and wellstructured lessons in line with the British curriculum
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Prepare students for IGCSE and A Level Music examinations
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Promote student participation in a wide range of musical performances and activities
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Contribute to schoolwide events concerts and assemblies
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Maintain a stimulating and wellmanaged classroom environment
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Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the departments cocurricular offering
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Provide regular assessment and feedback to support student progress
Candidate Requirements
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Bachelors degree in Music Education or a related field (Masters preferred)
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UKrecognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or QTS)
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Minimum of 35 years experience teaching in a British curriculum school
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Native English speaker with British nationality (visa requirement)
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Strong knowledge of IGCSE and A Level Music syllabi
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A passion for performance creativity and studentcentred learning
Salary & Benefits
A competitive taxfree salary and benefits package will be offered based on qualifications and experience. This includes:
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Fully furnished accommodation or housing allowance
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Annual return flights
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Comprehensive health insurance
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Professional development opportunities
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Endofservice gratuity
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Smartsheet
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Dancing
