Primary/Homeroom Teacher

Primary Homeroom Teacher (Female) Location: Kuwait Employment type: Full-time Workplace: On-site Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons across multiple subjects (e.g., English, Maths, Science, Social Studies) for a designated homeroom class, in line with the school curriculum and learning objectives. • Serve as the primary point of contact for students in your homeroom, overseeing their academic, social, and pastoral development throughout the school year. • Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of learners with diverse abilities, learning styles, and language backgrounds (including EAL students). • Assess, record, and report pupil progress regularly, using formative and summative assessment strategies to inform planning and target setting. • Create and maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment that supports pupil well-being, engagement, and learning. • Conduct daily homeroom routines (e.g., registration, announcements, pastoral check-ins) and foster a strong sense of classroom community and belonging. • Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding pupil progress, behaviour, attendance, and pastoral needs, and participate in parent-teacher meetings as required. • Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, subject specialists, and school leaders to contribute to curriculum development, cross-curricular links, and whole-school initiatives. • Maintain accurate records, prepare report cards, and contribute to annual reviews, transition documentation, and student referrals when necessary. • Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, promoting pupils' safety and welfare at all times, including identifying and reporting any concerns. • Participate in extra-curricular activities, school events, assemblies, and professional development to support the broader school community. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Education, Primary Education, or a relevant subject; postgraduate teacher training (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed.) or equivalent is preferred. • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent professional teaching qualification recognised by international schools (e.g., US state certification, Australian teaching registration, etc.). • Proven classroom experience as a primary or homeroom teacher, preferably in international, British-curriculum, or multicultural settings. • Strong knowledge of primary curricula (e.g., UK National Curriculum, IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge Primary, or similar) and assessment practices. • Experience with pastoral care, including monitoring attendance, well-being, behaviour management, and supporting students with additional needs. • Excellent classroom management skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. • Commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative working within a school team. • Enhanced DBS check or equivalent background check is required (or willingness to undergo relevant checks as part of employment processes). once. • Bachelor's degree in Education, Primary Education, or a relevant subject; postgraduate teacher training (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed.) or equivalent is preferred. • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent professional teaching qualification recognised by international schools (e.g., US state certification, Australian teaching registration, etc.). • Proven classroom experience as a primary or homeroom teacher, preferably in international, British-curriculum, or multicultural settings. • Strong knowledge of primary curricula (e.g., UK National Curriculum, IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge Primary, or similar) and assessment practices. • Experience with pastoral care, including monitoring attendance, well-being, behaviour management, and supporting students with additional needs. • Excellent classroom management skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. • Commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative working within a school team. • Enhanced DBS check or equivalent background check is required (or willingness to undergo relevant checks as part of employment processes).