Primary School Art Teacher - DQ Campus - Required August 2027

Bangkok Patana School; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) invites applications for an enthusiastic Primary School Art Teacher. The successful candidate will deliver outstanding learning experiences, foster holistic development, wellbeing, and intercultural understanding, and collaborate across teams.

A UK or UK-recognised teaching qualification is required. Join a not-for-profit, CI S-accredited school with a strong community, extensive co-curriculars, and a commitment to staff development in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• Be innovative, creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Be committed to developing high-quality learning experiences underpinned by understanding how learning is developed and how to motivate students to become life-long learners.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning, be a reflective practitioner and show commitment to outstanding teaching.
• Use high-quality assessment and feedback strategies to ensure students progress in their learning.
• Create a positive climate for learning, supporting holistic development and well-being in an intercultural context.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, collaborating within teams.
• Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.
• Go the extra mile for students, contributing to co-curricular life and community events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding learning experiences for primary students.
• Contribute to holistic development and well-being in an intercultural context.
• Collaborate within teams and support staff development.
• Support the school Mission, Vision and Motto and engage in wider school life.

Skills

Innovative

Creative

Motivated

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

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).

The BISR Diplomatic Quarter campus is also an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school follows the English curriculum, greatly enriched by the local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.

The DQ Campus is looking for enthusiastic and capable Primary School Art Teacher. We need teachers who are reflective, highly motivated, and collaborative, with a focus on delivering outstanding learning experiences for our students. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to contribute to our 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.
• 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, 22 November 2026.

Important Notes

• 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.
• 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.