Science Teacher - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia- August 2026

Diane Jacoutot; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A British curriculum international school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a qualified Secondary Teacher of Science, specializing in Physics or Biology. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant teaching experience and a passion for bilingual education. A comprehensive employment package is offered, including tax-free salary and various benefits such as housing, tuition waivers, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Free high quality housing

100% Tuition waiver for up to 2 children

Flight allowance

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualification Science teaching experience in a British curriculum school.
• Experience teaching Biology or Physics to GCSE/A level.
• Familiarity with child-centred, differentiated, and individualised learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum using progressive teaching methodologies.
• Ensure students are engaged and work towards becoming self-regulated learners.

Skills

Qualified Secondary Teacher of Science

Teaching experience

Modern pedagogical methods

Bilingual education

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

A teacher of Science, preferably with a specialism in Physics or Biology, is needed for next academic year in beautiful Jeddah Saudi Arabia at our high quality, British curriculum international school. Start date: August 2026

Our school follows the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum at all levels. We have also implemented a rigorous curriculum to ensure Arabic fluency and conformity with Saudi Ministry of Education Guidelines for Saudi International schools and we are a bilingual school.

We believe in progressive, individualised education. To deliver the curriculum we use the KED (Kunskapsskolan) Program™, which is a progressive Swedish pedagogy, and our teaching methodology puts the students at the centre of the learning. With the guidance of their coach, students work towards becoming self-regulated learners, able to set goals and understand how best to achieve those goals. We aspire to a school culture that is affirming and respectful of individual interests and learning styles.

Salary and package

Salary scale based on teaching experience (0-10 years) 10,500 SAR – 16,000 SAR per month, tax free (appx £25,500 - £39,000 tax free per annum)

Plus an excellent, comprehensive money-saving employment package which includes:

• Free high quality housing in accordance with family size
• 100% Tuition waiver for up to 2 dependent children, or a capped education allowance if eligible children attend another international school.
• Flight allowance for self, spouse and up to 2 eligible dependent children
• Medical insurance for self, spouse and up to 2 eligible dependent children

Requirements

• Qualified Secondary Teacher of Science (UK QTS or equivalent)
• At least 2 years of post-qualification Science teaching experience in a high quality British curriculum school teaching Science (preferably Biology or Physics) to GCSE/A level at secondary level
• Experienced in modern pedagogical methods including positive discipline, child‑centred, differentiated and individualised learning.
• A passionate advocate of bilingual and bicultural education