Special Education Teacher KES

Start Date:
August 2027 | Overseas Contract

Looking for a rewarding teaching role abroad? Kuwait English School (KES) is hiring a dedicated Special Education teacher who is caring, organised, and able to build positive relationships with students, providing individualised support that helps every learner reach their full potential.

• Salary: US $3,383–5,097 per month
• Accommodation:
  Furnished school accommodation, or monthly housing allowance (subject to eligibility and family status)
• Flights:
  Annual round-trip airfare or cash-in-lieu allowance for eligible staff and dependants
• Health Insurance:
  Provided
• Children’s Tuition: 50% tuition discount for eligible dependent children
• Settling-in Allowance: KWD 200 (first contract year only)
• Excess Baggage:
  Up to GBP 100 reimbursed in the first contract year
• Visa Expenses: KWD 100 for eligible overseas hires
• End-of-Service Gratuity:
  Provided in accordance with Kuwait Labour Law
• Bereavement Leave:
  Up to 5 calendar days, with airfare for eligible overseas staff
• Personal Leave: 2 days per contract year
• Contract Length: 2 years (renewable)
• Start Date:
  
  August 2027

All benefits are subject to eligibility and the KES compensation policy.

• One of Kuwait’s longest-established and most respected private schools
• Serves students from KG through Sixth Form
• British curriculum:
  National Curriculum for England, Cambridge IGCSE, and A Levels
• Committed to academic excellence and holistic student development

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field
• Recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting students with special educational needs
• Strong understanding of inclusive education and differentiated instruction
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Clear criminal record and ability to obtain a Kuwait work visa

• Deliver individualised support to students with special educational needs
• Develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet diverse learning needs

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external specialists

• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and structured learning environment
• Support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Uphold KES policies, safeguarding procedures, and professional standards

• Participate in professional development, school events, and extracurricular activities

Experience life in the Middle East while continuing your teaching career at one of Kuwait’s most respected British schools, with tax-free income, a welcoming expatriate community, and easy access to regional travel.