Head of Support for Learning (SENCo) - Al Waha Campus - Required August 2027

Bangkok Patana School; Riyadh; Vor Ort; SAR 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is seeking an enthusiastic Head of Support for Learning (SENCo). The role focuses on leading high-quality learning support, overseeing staff development, and embedding inclusive practices across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will have UK teaching qualifications and a strong ability to carry out psycho-educational assessments, manage examinations access arrangements, and track student progress using formative/summative data.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading high-quality learning support provisions in schools.
• Ability to carry out psycho-educational assessments and lead Examinations Access Arrangements.
• Experience planning and delivering targeted support lessons and maintaining registers.

Aufgaben

• Lead staff professional development and oversee probation/growth of specialist staff.
• Advocate for students, run parent workshops and coordinate with clinical/counselling teams.
• Collaborate with school leaders, Admissions and external professionals to support student well-being.

Kenntnisse

Learning support leadership

Neurodiversity expertise

Psycho-educational assessments

Intensive Needs Support Plans

Differentiated instruction

Interpersonal collaboration

Ausbildung

UK or UK recognised teaching qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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 Head of Support for Learning (SENCo). 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: Head of Support for Learning JD (2026)

The successful candidates will:

• Have experience leading high-quality learning support provisions in schools, including line-managing specialist teachers and support assistants, overseeing staff probation/growth, and leading staff professional development workshops.

• Have a strong understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practices, alongside the ability to carry out psycho-educational assessments, lead Examination Access Arrangements, and use formative/summative data to track student progress.

• Have The ability to plan and deliver targeted support lessons, create Intensive Needs Support Plans, maintain the Additional Needs Register, and embed differentiated, inclusive strategies across the wider school curriculum.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to advocate for students, run parent workshops and transition support, and collaborate seamlessly with school leaders, Admissions, the Clinic/Counselling teams, and external professionals.

• 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, 29 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.