Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

An exciting new chapter is beginning at The English School (TES), Kuwait a not-for-profit, independent, co-educational school built on over 70 years of Tradition, Excellence, and Success. TES has long been a beacon of educational excellence, known for its warm ethos, exceptional standards, and strong British values. As our school continues to expand with new facilities, increasing student numbers, and a thriving sports culture this is a unique and exciting moment for a talented leader to shape the future of Physical Education at TES. We are seeking an inspirational, energetic and highly skilled leader to build on TES s proud sporting tradition and to develop an ambitious, cohesive and competitive whole-school PE and sports programme. The Head of Physical Education will lead PE across KS1 KS4, oversee the school s extensive fixture programme, coach multiple teams, and promote a culture where sport, competition, teamwork and physical wellbeing thrive. Working closely with the Leadership Team, you will bring clarity of vision, exceptional organisational skills, and a passion for helping young people reach their full potential through sport. Our ambition is for a PE department that upholds academic rigour, nurtures talent, and provides outstanding opportunities in swimming, team sports, athletics, and co-curricular activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will also be expected to:

In addition to the wider leadership responsibilities of the role, the successful applicant will also be expected to:

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills , working collaboratively with colleagues across all phases, as well as with parents and support staff, to ensure a highly tailored and supportive learning environment for every pupil.
• Uphold and actively promote the school s core values Respect, Integrity, Confidence, Positivity and Empathy as outlined in the TES Vision and Values framework
• Show an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing , ensuring full compliance with TES safeguarding procedures and modelling the highest standards of care, conduct and professionalism.
• Set consistently high expectations for pupils and staff, inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellence in sport, physical fitness and personal development.
• Lead and contribute to the school s Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme , ensuring PE staff deliver high-quality activities, and personally running at least two of the three annual activity blocks in alignment with the school s ECA calendar.
• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional reflection , evaluating and refining your own practice as both a teacher and a leader, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the PE department.

We invite you to review our Applicant Information Pack for a full overview of our School and the role.

The successful applicant will join our team for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year. Whether you re considering your first overseas role or bring a wealth of international experience, Kuwait offers an opportunity that could positively shape your life forever. There s something special about working at TES, and Kuwait s unique charm only adds to the experience, making it a place you ll find hard to leave.

***Female applicants : please note an important point regarding residency and sponsorship in Kuwait. Currently, women are not permitted to sponsor dependents. This means you would not be able to sponsor a husband or children for residency in Kuwait. Conversely, a husband could also explore employment opportunities in Kuwait, and if successful, he would be able to obtain his own residency and then sponsor children. We understand this may be a significant consideration, so we wish to be fully transparent at the point of application.

The English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As per our Safer Recruitment Policy, applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including, but not limited to, checks with past employers and criminal records checks.