Permanent
Primary Teacher
Posted on 11 December 25 by Alison Lester
- Kuwait
- £2500 - £3000 per Month
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Job Description
**Free Travel, Housing Allowance & Tax-Free Salary - Kuwait**
Are you an exceptional Primary Teacher looking to combine your love of teaching with stunning surroundings, year-round sunshine and fantastic benefits?
One of our private British curriculum schools in Kuwait is looking for a Primary teacher, to teach various year groups, from January 2026.
Ranked among the best in the Arabian Gulf region, this superb co-educational school provides the perfect setting for you to enhance your teaching career. The British curriculum is expertly taught within an Arabic culture and international environment, to students aged 4-18. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to high academic and professional standards.
In this exciting permanent Primary role, you will join a large team of inspirational leaders and teachers from both international and local backgrounds. You will enjoy excellent facilities and state-of-the-art technology, as you strive to enriching the learning of each and every student.
A committed and energetic Primary Teacher, you will need to have a passion for teaching KS1/KS2-equivalent pupils with a desire to motivate children to reach their full potential. You must be able to plan, prepare and deliver exciting and innovative lessons, with strong classroom management and a caring, nurturing approach.
You will ideally have a minimum of 3 years' teaching experience and thorough knowledge of best practices and educational guidelines. You will be an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with a multinational teaching team. You must also have strong moral values and be keen to combine international standards with Middle Eastern values and traditions.
Benefits:
- Tax-free salary (around £2,500 pm net, which may be negotiable)
- Tax free goods and services
- Free travel (including flights at the start/end of the contract to/from your home country, plus annual)
- Free transportation between your accommodation and school (for the first three months)
- Free fully-furnished accommodation (including water, electricity, security, basic cleaning and maintenance, plus swimming pool and gym) OR a housing allowance in cash. If you're coming as a family, this will be a 2 bedroom apartment.
- Government medical insurance for first two years, then private medical insurance from third year onwards
- 100% school fee discount for first two children
- Year-round sunshine
- A dedicated consultant to support your journey.
Skills and requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant education major. Master’s Degree would be preferable and teaching certifications advantageous
- Ideally a minimum 3 years' experience teaching
- Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and educational guidelines
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-national teaching team
- A well-organised, committed and energetic teacher.
If you're passionate about teaching, working as a teacher in Kuwait is an easier transition than you might think. Whether you’re feeling disillusioned in your current role, looking for a new challenge or just a change of scene, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. So, if feel you have the relevant skills, experience and passion, we would love to hear from you. Please note that Kuwait does have an age restriction of 60 due to eligibility to obtain a visa.
At Red Lester we specialise in supporting international schools to find the right teachers within the primary, secondary, FE and SEN sectors. We offer teachers the opportunity to work in exciting locations, supporting them from initial application right through to starting their new role and settling into life overseas.