Class Teacher - KS1 and KS2
Downe House Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
- Expired
- Salary:
- A competitive tax-free salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2024
- Apply by:
- 25 July 2024
Job overview
The Opportunity
Downe House Riyadh is flourishing and growing rapidly since opening in September 2022 We are a premium British International school admitting boys and girls from Nursery to Year 4 and girls only from Year 5 to 13. We are delighted to offer this opportunity to committed teachers who want to make a huge difference at this exciting time of change in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
We are privileged to be in partnership with Downe House UK - an authentic girls-only independent school in the UK with over a century of experience. Downe House is one of the UK’s most celebrated all-girls’ schools. It consistently ranks amongst the country’s top five schools of its kind. Our partnership also extends to our sister school, Downe House Muscat in Oman.
We provide teachers with excellent opportunities for career development and progression to middle leadership positions and beyond.
The School
Downe House Riyadh is a British Curriculum school, following the EYFS framework, English National Curriculum, International GCSEs and A Levels, adapted in places to the needs of our vibrant international community in Riyadh.
Our extended school day, co-curriculuar programme and school trips offer are as important as the Academic rigour of our curriculum. You need to be excited and committed to the holistic development of our pupils and the time this takes to be our perfect candidate.
Our ethos is to support our pupils to become the best they can be, in their academic results, their personal development and their understanding of the world they will move into after school. Compassion, collaboration, good communication, resilience, aspiration and creativity are traits we aspire to instil in our pupils and our wider community.
The Person
Please note only female candidates will be considered as Downe House Riyadh operates an all-female working environment.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- can deliver well-planned, engaging and creative learning experience for their pupils.
- fully understands, and utilises in their teaching, the KS1 or KS2 UK National Curriculum framework (Year 1 to Year 5 which is equivalent to Age 5 - 10).
- can deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated programme for all pupils in their care.
- always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
- ensure excellent pastoral care.
- contribute to the co-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner.
- work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff.
- has a growth mindset, positive and flexible attitude and is prepared to go the extra mile.
How to Apply
In order to apply, please choose the 'Apply Now' button to complete the school application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.
After considering the details of the job description and person specification, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 25th July 2024. Previous applicants need not apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified, and interviews arranged accordingly. Downe House Riyadh reserves the right to appoint before the closing date and early application is therefore advised.
For more information or an informal conversation please contact careers@downehouseriyadh.com
Safeguarding and Privacy
Downe House Riyadh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than 3 months old.
By applying for this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by Downe House Riyadh and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by Downe House Riyadh and its affiliates.
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About Downe House Riyadh
- Downe House Riyadh
- Abi Alhasan Alhsry, Al Aqiq
- Riyadh
- 13511
- Saudi Arabia
Opened in September 2022, Downe House Riyadh provides a world class curriculum in partnership with an authentic girls-only private school from the UK. With over a century of experience, Downe House is one of the UK’s most celebrated all-girls’ schools. It consistently ranks amongst the country’s top five schools of its kind.
Located towards the north of Riyadh in the prominent neighbourhood of Aqeeq, Downe House Riyadh offers a British curriculum based on the tradition and expertise from Downe House UK. The curriculum is sensitively adapted for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring girls will excel in Arabic language and Islamic Studies, alongside other subjects.
Links between the UK school and Downe House Riyadh are genuine and strong both in philosophy and practice. A Downe House education is unique; at the heart of its ethos is the individual. We understand that each girl has her own distinctive strengths, challenges and interests, and every learning pathway will be bespoke.
Downe House Riyadh offers:
- A first-class British education in Riyadh leading to IGCSE and A Level examinations
- Academic excellence in girls’ education
- Outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development; and
- A broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.
Everything at Downe House Riyadh is designed to encourage, stimulate and inspire the girls. The School promotes genuine personal enquiry and intellectual appetite to nurture individual talents and interests beyond the academic and to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect for others. Underpinning this is a comprehensive pastoral system, individualised tutoring and a personal spotlight on every student.
The Structure of Downe House Riyadh will be:
Pre-Prep: Nursery to Year 2 (2-7 years of age)
Prep: Year 3 to Year 8 (7-13 years of age)
Senior: Year 9 to 13 (13-18 years of age)
Boys as well as girls will be admitted from Pre-School to Year 4.
Downe House Riyadh has a state-of-the-art campus housing some of the finest school facilities in Saudi Arabia. These include dedicated libraries, central atriums, Science Labs, Art and Design Labs, a 450-seat theatre, music, dance and drama studios, classrooms and practice rooms, IT labs, and indoor senior and learner swimming pools.
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