Assistant Heads for Primary School - DQ Campus

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979.
We are seeking to appoint well-qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Assistant Heads for Primary School with teaching responsibilities. We are looking for leaders who will contribute to the further development of our dynamic school, someone who can add to the existing vision and already very high academic standards.
The successful candidates will have a strong track record in leadership roles, exemplary classroom practice; demonstrable experience of target setting for students and use of student data to track progress; and a commitment to the existing vision and wider life of the school. We are specifically looking for a teacher who is willing to contribute to our three strategic pillars of learning, enrichment and well-being.

The successful candidates will:

Be innovative, creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and learning focused, with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and pastoral care.
Be committed to development of high quality learning experiences underpinned by a clear understanding of how learning is developed, where students are motivated and equipped to become life-long learners.
Demonstrate a passion for learning, be a reflective practitioner, showing a strong commitment to development of outstanding classroom practice.
Use high quality assessment and feedback strategies to ensure students make good progress with their learning.
Ensure students flourish by creating a positive climate for learning, supporting the holistic development of each student, with a strong emphasis on well-being in an intercultural context.
Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour, effectively collaborating within a range of teams.
Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.
Go the extra-mile for students, contributing to the wider life of the school, including the broad co-curricular programme and community events.
Take on a whole school responsibility in addition to managing both curriculum and pastoral areas of the Primary School.

We can offer:

Highly motivated and engaged students
A school with a strong sense of community
A learning focused school committed to staff development
Motivated, hard-working and dedicated colleagues, who are committed to high quality learning, student well-being and co-curricular programmes
The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country.

To apply, please follow the link: /inteachers.net/job/3861 and provide a supporting statement of application following our Guidelines.

Closing date for all applications: Wednesday 20 November 2024

BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will be required to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.

The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.
For more information about the school please visit our website: ***.sa

Teachers who work at BISR should have:
Qualifications

Qualified Teacher status.
Certificate of Education - PGCE or B.Ed.
Training or qualification relevant to the post.

Understanding

An appreciation of the demands of a British school in an international context.
Recognise the vital importance of a positive commitment to the co-curricular life of the school.
An appreciation of the importance of intercultural understanding and cultural sensitivity.
Recognise the responsibility each individual staff member has in supporting the holistic growth and well-being of students.

Experience

Experience of working in various contexts both in the UK and internationally.
Experience of teaching within a Key Stage or subject.
Experience of positive behaviour management strategies.
Experience of planning for children with a range of learning needs, including extremely able students.
Experience of curriculum development, monitoring and assessment.
Experience of working with second language students or prepared to undertake training.

Skills and Abilities

A detailed knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
Ability to organise a stimulating learning environment and demonstrate excellent creative teaching skills.
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in preparing for learning and teaching.
Good organisation of recording and evaluating progress.
Show good communication skills when working with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Effective skills in managing and organising own time and directing deployment of teaching assistants.
Good ICT skills to be effective in your job.
An understanding of Assessment for Learning Strategies and use of this to inform future planning.
The desire to develop knowledge of the curriculum above and below the preferred key stage or in a cross-curricular context.

Personal Qualities

Warmth and sense of humour.
Flexibility.
Enthusiasm.
Team player.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Willingness to be involved in co-curricular activities and events and engage in all aspects of school life.
High expectations of yourself and of children.
First class communication skills.
Empathy with all stakeholders: students, colleagues, parents and visitors.

Equal Opportunities
At the British International School Riyadh, we believe that achieving our mission and vision to be 'an outstanding British international school, providing world class learning experiences, in a nurturing environment, where students excel, flourish and develop as positive global citizens' is driven by a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture with equality of opportunity for all. The school is committed to creating an environment where we value people as unique members of a diverse community, developing as positive global citizens who respect the culture and identity of all.
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