Principal

Client of Teach East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach East seeks an experienced Principal to lead a thriving school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role drives strategic direction, raises teaching standards and fosters a safe, inclusive environment for students and staff.

The successful candidate will oversee curriculum design, assessment, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring regulatory compliance and high pupil achievement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of leadership experience as head principal or senior leader.
• Proven ability to raise pupil achievement and implement effective teaching
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design, safeguarding, and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, parents, and external partners.
• Experience with budget management and operational oversight.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency highly advantageous.
• Commitment to culturally inclusive environment and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and pastoral care across the school.
• Develop, implement and monitor the school improvement plan, setting measurable targets for student outcomes and whole-school performance.
• Lead, mentor, and appraise senior and teaching staff, promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust curriculum design and effective assessment practices that meet regulatory requirements and diverse learners’ needs.
• Oversee behaviour management, safeguarding, and child protection procedures ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Manage operational aspects including timetabling, resource allocation and maintenance of facilities.
• Collaborate with parents, governors and external stakeholders to build strong community partnerships and enhance the school’s reputation.
• Prepare and manage budgets in conjunction with the senior leadership team, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, inspection frameworks and reporting requirements relevant to schools in Saudi Arabia.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Curriculum design

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

Cultural sensitivity

Decision making

Education

Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in educational leadership

Degree in Education or related field

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

Location Riyadh Saudi Arabia Employment type Full-time Workplace On-site We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal to lead a thriving educational institution in Riyadh The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership promote high standards of teaching and learning and foster a safe inclusive environment that supports student achievement and staff development

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to ensure high-quality teaching learning and pastoral care across the school
• Develop implement and monitor the school improvement plan setting measurable targets for student outcomes and whole-school performance
• Lead mentor and appraise senior and teaching staff promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure robust curriculum design and effective assessment practices that meet regulatory requirements and the needs of diverse learners
• Oversee behaviour management safeguarding and child protection procedures ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all pupils
• Manage operational aspects including timetabling resource allocation and maintenance of facilities to support learning priorities
• Collaborate with parents governors and external stakeholders to build strong community partnerships and enhance the school s reputation
• Prepare and manage budgets in conjunction with the senior leadership team ensuring financial accountability and value for money
• Ensure compliance with local regulations inspection frameworks and reporting requirements relevant to schools in Saudi Arabia

Qualifications

• Degree in Education or a related field a Master s degree or postgraduate qualification in educational leadership is highly desirable
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent professional teaching qualification
• Proven leadership experience as a head principal or senior leader within a school setting typically 5 years
• Demonstrable success in raising pupil achievement and implementing effective teaching and assessment strategies
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design safeguarding and regulatory expectations for schools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff parents and external partners
• Experience of budget management and operational oversight within an educational context
• Fluency in English is required proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous
• Commitment to promoting a culturally inclusive environment and upholding professional standards and ethical practice

The role requires a decisive, student-centred leader with strong organisational skills, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to academic excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to lead by example, inspire staff and pupils, and contribute positively to the wider school community.