About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for an English as a Second Language (ESL/EOSL) Instructor – Non-Native Speaker

Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

The ESL/EOSL Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality English language instruction to students enrolled in foundation, vocational, technical, or workforce development training programs within a major education and training project in Saudi Arabia.

The instructor will support learners in developing English communication skills across reading, writing, listening, and speaking competencies while contributing to student progression, assessment, and overall academic success.

The role requires a learner-centered teaching approach, strong classroom management capability, and the effective use of modern instructional technologies and smart-learning platforms.

• Deliver English language instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and project standards
• Prepare lesson plans, classroom activities, assessments, and student learning materials
• Conduct student assessments, evaluations, and progress tracking
• Provide academic coaching and learning support to students
• Maintain accurate student attendance, grading, and performance records
• Utilize LMS platforms, smart classroom technologies, and digital learning tools effectively
• Support classroom management and promote a positive learning environment
• Participate in academic meetings, instructor workshops, and continuous improvement activities
• Ensure compliance with client quality assurance and reporting requirements
• Support examination preparation including IELTS, TOEFL, or vocational English readiness where applicable
• Contribute to student retention and progression initiatives

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
• English
• Education
• Applied Linguistics
• TESOL
• Or other English-related field

Teaching Certification
Must possess a recognized ESL/EFL teaching certification such as:
• CELTA
• DELTA
• TESOL
• TEFL (equivalent recognized certification)

Language Requirements

Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:
• IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5
• TOEFL:
iBT: minimum 100
PBT: minimum 600
CBT: minimum 250

Technical Skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Experience using:
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Smart boards
• Virtual learning environments
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Online assessment platforms

Communication:
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Minimum 4 years of recent English language teaching experience
• Experience teaching ESL/EFL learners in vocational, technical, foundation, or international education environments preferred
• GCC or Middle East experience preferred• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Student-focused teaching philosophy
• Ability to work within multicultural environments
• Strong classroom management capability
• Flexibility and adaptability within project-based environments
• Understanding of vocational and workforce development training programs

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:
Location: Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Relocation required: Possibly
Travel required: No
Contract type: Permanent
Experience level: 4+ years