Head of Prep School / August 2023
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Generous, tax free
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Aug 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2023
Job overview
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is seeking a Head of Prep School, who will play a strategic role in the development of the school supporting the Headmistress. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a high achieving school at the heart of the British expatriate community in Saudi Arabia. We are a well-established, not for profit school with a proven record for delivering quality education.
This position would be suitable for an inspirational and innovative leader who can secure the full engagement of staff and all other stakeholders in the delivery of the school’s strategic and operational aims. This is a unique opportunity to play a significant role in the development of our school. It will provide personal development opportunities for an aspiring principal.
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School was founded in 1967 as a coeducational community school offering high quality British Education. It has not for profit status. It currently has approximately 750 pupils from over 40 countries and continues to grow.
The school operates as a through school, divided into three parts; the Early Years (Nursery and Reception), the Prep School (years 1 to 6) and the Grammar School (Years 7 to 13). The youngest children in Nursery and Reception classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and from year 1, the English National Curriculum is followed until year 6. In the Grammar School our pupils continue with the English National Curriculum delivered through specialist teachers in order to best prepare them for the study of IGCSE subjects in years 10 and 11. Pupils in years 12 and 13 follow the A level curriculum.
Jeddah Prep and Grammar is a great place for talented professionals to develop their careers. To date, our academic results have been outstanding, which is testament to the calibre of our academic staff.
Jeddah Prep and Grammar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service, or local national equivalent.
- Contract type: Full Time
- Package: An attractive package including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. A full benefits package will be sent to shortlisted candidates.
- Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
- Interviews: Details will be sent to longlisted candidates.
- Please note, early applications are welcomed and the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date for exceptional candidates.
About Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
- Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
- Al Amal Street, Al Naeem District
- Jeddah
- 21442
- Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
The International British / Dutch School was opened in 1967 in a two-room villa off Tahlia Street with the intention of providing an education to the young children of primarily expatriate British and Dutch workers, and those of a relatively limited range of other nationalities living in Jeddah. The pupils followed a largely British curriculum and, as the eldest children grew older, evolved to include the Grammar (Secondary) School which prepared children for GCE O Levels.
In 1997, JPGS moved to its present site in the Al Naim District of Northern Jeddah, close to the main airport (20 minutes) and Medina Road. At this location, the School grew to around 800 pupils and, following the opening of the Sixth Form in 2003, provided an education for children from the ages of three to eighteen. Girls and boys were, and still are, taught together throughout their time in the School, without segregation or distinction. Today JPGS welcomes expatriate and local families alike, with pupils from over fifty nationalities whilst retaining a family and community atmosphere.
The School follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Primary Programme - Progression Tests and Checkpoint; the International General Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSEs) and International A Level examinations. We are proud of our academic results which place us in the top 5% of high-performing British International Schools.
The School is heavily oversubscribed with waiting lists in almost all year groups. Many of our pupils pursue their tertiary-level studies at British Universities after leaving our care.
The School is accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Ministry of Education, KSA. Moreover, we are proud members of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), the Saudi Arabian Inter-Kingdom Activities Conference (SAIKAC), The Red Sea Athletics Conference (RSAC), The League of International Schools Swim Teams (LISST) and also offers the opportunity for pupils to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
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