Head of Mathematics – Kuwait – August 2027

Salary: In the region of £4,000+ per month tax-free, plus accommodation, flights and medical cover.

A well-established British international school in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Head of Mathematics for August 2027.

The school delivers Mathematics from Key Stage 3 through to Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level and Further Mathematics, including an accelerated IGCSE pathway for high-achieving pupils.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Mathematics leader to oversee a secondary department, maintain high academic standards and develop teaching and learning across the subject.

The Role

• The successful candidate will combine classroom teaching with departmental leadership, including:
• Leading curriculum planning and progression from KS3 through to IGCSE and A-Level Mathematics.
• Supporting and developing Mathematics teachers through mentoring and professional development.
• Monitoring pupil attainment, assessment data and examination results to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintaining high standards of teaching, mathematical reasoning and differentiation.
• Supporting high-achieving pupils, including those following accelerated examination pathways.
• Overseeing departmental resources, assessment practices and examination preparation.

Applicants should be confident teaching Mathematics at IGCSE and A-Level, with the subject knowledge to support advanced Mathematics provision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification, ideally PGCE with QTS, B.Ed or equivalent.
• Strong experience teaching the British secondary curriculum, including examination classes.
• Previous subject leadership experience, ideally as Head of Mathematics or Second in Department.
• Excellent organisational, communication and staff development skills.
• Experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level or Further Mathematics would be particularly advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary in the region of £4,000+ per month, tax-free.
• Accommodation provided.
• Flights.
• Medical cover.
• One-year contract.

Start date: August 2027.

Experienced Mathematics teachers with the leadership skills to manage and develop a secondary department are invited to apply through Teaching Abroad Direct with an up-to-date CV.