The English Education Providers Group (EPG)
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you a passionate, nurturing early childhood educator dedicated to creating enriching, play-based learning experiences for young children? The English Education Providers Group (EPG) is seeking a qualified Early Years Teacher to join our early childhood education team across our campuses in Kuwait.
In this foundational teaching role, the Early Years Teacher – EPG Schools Kuwait is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing holistic, child-centered learning programs aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. By cultivating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment, you will support toddlers and young learners in developing essential language, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical milestones.
About EPG (The English Education Providers Group):
Established in 1975, The English Education Providers Group (EPG) WLL is a leading educational provider in the State of Kuwait. Educating over 8,500 students across multiple modern campuses, EPG delivers high-quality, bi-lingual education modeled on international standards and the English National Curriculum. Dedicated to fostering early academic excellence, self-confidence, and social development, EPG provides a caring, multicultural learning environment powered by qualified international educators.
Key Responsibilities & Teaching Expectations:
1. EYFS Learning Delivery & Early Childhood Development:
– Plan, resource, and execute play-based, inquiry-driven learning activities aligned with the seven core areas of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
– Promote early phonics acquisition, oral vocabulary building, early mathematical concepts, and motor skill refinement through multi-sensory activities.
– Tailor learning interventions to support different developmental stages, cultural backgrounds, and non-native English speakers (EAL).
– Conduct continuous observational assessments, recording individual student milestones in digital learning portfolios and progress journals.
2. Pastoral Care, Safeguarding & Classroom Environment:
– Establish a warm, secure, and well-structured classroom atmosphere grounded in positive reinforcement, routine, and mutual respect.
– Help young learners build personal independence, emotional self-regulation, social confidence, and positive peer interaction habits.
– Adhere strictly to EPG’s child protection, safeguarding, health, and safety regulations across all indoor learning zones and outdoor playgrounds.
– Build collaborative, supportive partnerships with parents through daily communications, developmental updates, and formal parent-teacher consultations.
3. Departmental Collaboration & Team Support:
– Collaborate closely with Early Years Phase Leaders, subject coordinators, and teaching colleagues to design thematic units and school events.
– Direct and supervise classroom Teaching Assistants to maximize small-group guidance, learning activity prep, and individual pupil care.
– Participate in staff meetings, continuous professional development (CPD) workshops, and campus-wide literacy or cultural events.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic & Teaching Credentials:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (B.Ed.) OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field combined with a PGCE in Early Years / Primary Education.
* Valid teaching qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) specialized in Early Years / Kindergarten.
– Required Experience & Curriculum Knowledge:
* Minimum 2 years of verified full-time teaching experience in an Early Years / Nursery setting delivering the UK EYFS framework (international or UK experience preferred).
* In-depth understanding of early child development, synthetic phonics schemes, and observational learning assessment techniques.
– Regulatory & Language Competencies:
* Professional fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
* Full eligibility to complete Kuwait Ministry of Education teacher licensing approval, background clearance, and visa processing.
– Personal Attributes:
* High empathy, patience, creative enthusiasm, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity for a bi-lingual learning environment.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive, tax-free basic salary package tailored to qualifications and early years teaching experience.
– Fully furnished accommodation or generous housing allowance per group policy.
– Annual home leave flight ticket allowance to point of origin.
– Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage.
– End-of-service gratuity and continuous professional development (CPD) support within EPG.
To apply for this job please visit www.epg.edu.kw.