Deputy Head of Senior School - Al Waha Campus - Required August 2027

Bangkok Patana School; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong sense of community

Staff development

Enrichment programmes

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is seeking a Deputy Head for Senior School to drive strategic learning, enrichment and well-being. The appointee will lead senior teams, oversee safeguarding, and raise attainment across KS3–KS4 through data-driven practices.

We value collaborative leadership, inclusive education, and high standards of pastoral care, with opportunities to shape a dynamic, multicultural learning community in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior management roles at Assistant Head level or above
• Strong knowledge of KS3 and KS4 curricula and data analysis
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to lead in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Strategic self-evaluation and improvement planning experience
• UK teaching qualification

Responsibilities

• Innovative, learning-focused leadership with strong classroom practice and pastoral care.
• Lead teams, conduct performance reviews, coach staff.
• Analyze data, drive academic progress and student engagement.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with students, staff, parents, and community.

Skills

Senior leadership

Team leadership

Coaching & PD

Performance reviews

Data analysis

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Adaptability

Education

UK teaching qualification

Job description

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has provided high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. As a well-regarded, not-for-profit, co-educational institution in the Middle East, we serve students aged 3-18 across multiple campuses.

Our school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). Additionally, BISR is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO), the Heads Conference (HMC), and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).

Following the English curriculum, which is greatly enriched by the local and international context, BISR offers a holistic learning experience. Our broad co-curricular program includes extra-curricular activities, student leadership opportunities, service learning initiatives, and residential trips. We are also committed to strong pastoral care to support student well-being.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Deputy Head for Senior School. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to contribute to our strategic pillars of learning, enrichment, and well-being.

The Job Description is available here: Deputy Head of Senior School

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.

• Have demonstrated experience in senior management roles (at Assistant Head level or above), including leading teams, conducting performance management reviews, and building staff capacity through coaching and professional development.

• Have excellent knowledge of Key Stage 3 and 4 curricula, with the ability to analyze comparative data, evaluate progress metrics, and use curriculum policies to drive academic progress, attainment, and student engagement.

• Possess a deep understanding of child protection issues, a firm commitment to safeguarding, and a track record of supporting students' social and emotional well-being.

• Possess proven ability to thrive in a diverse, multicultural school environment, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and catering to students across a broad ability range and diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Have strong strategic mindset with experience in school self-evaluation, continuous improvement planning, and change management, combined with the capability to act with autonomy while remaining accountable to executive leadership.

• Possess high emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability under pressure, with the communication skills required to build collaborative relationships across students, staff, parents, and the wider community.

• Have a UK or UK recognised teaching qualification.

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 the school's enrichment programmes
• The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country.

Key Dates:

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Important Notes:

• For non-teaching roles, applicants will need to register as a qualified teacher on the application tracking system (InTeachers) to complete the application.
• BISR reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified before the closing date.
• Comprehensive background checks will be required for all staff.
• Please link here to our Safer Recruitment Policy.
• For more information about the school, visit: https://www.bisr.com.sa/.

Safeguarding:

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.