Headteacher

Major Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Head Teacher for a new primary school in Saudi Arabia, focusing on supporting students with mild to moderate ASD. The role requires strong leadership, curriculum development skills, and a commitment to inclusive education, set to open in August 2025. This is an opportunity to shape the educational experience for young learners and lead a dedicated team of educators.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a UK SEN primary school.
• Strong track record of improving outcomes for students with additional needs.
• Experience in an international setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the school.
• Ensure curriculum design meets needs of SEN learners.
• Foster positive, inclusive school culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum Development

Inclusion Strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Specialism in SEN

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong and visionary leadership, ensuring the school s mission and values are embedded across all aspects of teaching and learning.
• Work alongside the Executive Principal to shape the strategic direction of the school and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive school culture where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Educational Excellence

• Oversee curriculum design and implementation, ensuring it meets the needs of SEN learners and aligns with international best practices.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning, embedding evidence-based approaches to pedagogy, behaviour support, and therapeutic interventions.
• Promote professional development and mentoring for staff to foster a high-performing team that is committed to student success.

Compliance & Operational Management

• Ensure full compliance with the KSA Ministry of Education guidelines and international safeguarding standards.
• Oversee school operations, including staffing, budget management, and resource allocation, to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
• Prepare the school for accreditation and external inspections, maintaining the highest standards of governance and accountability.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative and supportive school environment.
• Represent the school at regional and international events, promoting its vision and impact in the field of inclusive education.
• Engage with local and international partners to drive innovation and best practice in SEN provision.

Who We Are Looking For:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven leadership experience in a UK SEN primary school as a Head Teacher, Deputy Head, or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a specialism in SEN.
• 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.
• There will also be clinical director, OT and SALT as well as an Exec Principal who is British.

About the School

• New 100 pupil primary school opening in August 2025
• Year 1 - open with up to 25 pupils
• With growth plans over the two years to increase occupancy
• Local pupils with mild - moderate ASD
• English National Curriculum will be taught woven in with Saudi Cultural Education, curriculum is to be taught in Arabic

School Structure

• Executive Principal - oversight of up to 3x schools not involved in day to day school
• Head Teacher
• 7 Teachers, 7 Teaching Assistants and a Clinical Director
• 2 x MDT compromising of OT and SaLT - Local appointments
• Teachers and TAs will be in situ for school opening. Teachers will be bi-lingual.

This is an exciting, career defining opportunity to lead a BRAND NEW Early Years/Primary ASC school in Saudi Arabia. If this role sounds like your next career move then contact jennifer at School Staffing.

School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

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