Kes has taught in Leeds for the past 8 years. He worked in primary schools in Pudsey before becoming a teacher at the "old" Leeds United Learning Centre. He has spent the last 18 months managing the Playing for Success @ Hillcrest study support centre based in Chapeltown.

Kes has worked with learners aged 5 - 80 years, delivering a range of educational projects. He also delivers anti-racism assemblies for Education Leeds, and is one of the named child protection officers for the Study Support team. Kes is also manager of the soon-to-be-built Leeds United Learning Zone.