Head Teacher - Saudi Arabia

CareTech Group; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based education group seeks a Head Teacher for a new SEN primary school in Riyadh. This role is pivotal for shaping inclusive education and requires a visionary leader passionate about improving outcomes for children with special education needs. This opportunity offers a competitive, tax-free salary package and professional development in a culturally diverse setting.

Benefits

Tax free salary package

Medical Insurance

Annual return flight to KSA

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in SEN early years/primary school.
• Strong track record of improving outcomes for students with additional needs.
• Experience with EYFS and the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s day-to-day operations with excellence in teaching.
• Establish a culture of high expectations and personalized support.
• Implement the curriculum and enforce policies.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor in Education or similar

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

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Posted:

17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Head Teacher – SEN Early Years / Primary School
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Start Date: ASAP

We have a unique leadership opportunity in special education - This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of inclusive education in the region.

This post would suit an aspirant or experienced deputy headteacher. We welcome applications from assistant headteachers, deputy headteachers or others with suitable proven records of school leadership within the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional leader to play a pivotal role in the opening of a flagship Special Educational Needs (SEN) Early years/primary school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This school is part of an ambitious international initiative by CareTech, a leading UK-based specialist education group, dedicated to transforming SEN provision through high-quality, inclusive learning environments.

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Head Teacher who is passionate about delivering outstanding education for children with special education needs and who thrives in an innovative, dynamic, and culturally diverse setting. The ideal candidate will play an active role in implementing and enforcing the curriculum, programme and policies.

About the Role:

As Head Teacher, you will lead the school’s day-to-day operations, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and pastoral care. Working closely with the Executive Principal and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will establish a culture of high expectations, personalised support, and positive outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

Who We Are Looking For:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven leadership experience in a SEN early years/primary school, ideally as a Head Teacher, Deputy Head, or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Bachelor in Education / similar.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a specialism in SEN.
• Advanced practitioner and hands on experience of working with EYFS and the National Curriculum.
• A strong track record of improving outcomes for students with additional needs, with expertise in curriculum development, inclusion strategies, and whole-school leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and unite teams.
• Experience in an international setting or working within different educational systems is an advantage but not essential.
• Tax free package (inclusive of basis salary, housing and transport allowances) of up SAR 33,000 per month (approximately £75,000 - £80,000 per annum) depending on experience.
• Medical Insurance.
• One annual return flight to KSA.

Why Join Us?

This is not just a job - it’s an opportunity to lead a pioneering school that will make a real difference in the lives of children and families. You will be joining an education group with an exceptional reputation for SEN expertise, offering strong professional development, the chance to work alongside global specialists, and an opportunity to shape the future of inclusive education in the Middle East.

Successful candidates need to be eligible for an iqama.