Secondary (12-18)

International Schools Services; Thuwal; On-site; SAR 307,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights/Transportation

Accommodation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Relocation Support

Job summary

The KAUST School (TKS) seeks a qualified teacher to deliver IB-aligned instruction across elementary to high school levels, leveraging inquiry-based learning and technology to support student outcomes.

Responsibilities include planning, differentiating instruction, assessing progress, collaborating with staff, and engaging families. Applicants should have IB experience and a teaching degree; visas and relocation are supported for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of IB teaching experience in subject/area applying for.
• Teaching degree and certification, or equivalent in subject/area applying for and minimum Bachelor's degree
• Experience and training in PYP/MYP/DP
• International school teaching experience is preferred
• Excellent command of oral and written English Language
• English as a Second Language training and experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform daily classroom teaching activities and engage in purposeful planning.
• Define classroom achievement goals, practice technology-infused instruction, and plan individualized courses of study for students.
• Work in cooperation with other teachers, curriculum coordinators, administrators and other school personnel.
• Evaluate student progress using formative and summative assessment practices on a regular basis.
• Communicate students' progress to parents and engage them in their children's learning.

Skills

IB teaching experience

English proficiency

Collaborative teaching

Education

Teaching degree and certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The KAUST School (TKS) aims to serve the KAUST community of students by providing The International Baccalaureate (IB) programs of education in a holistic school environment. The TKS Teacher will help achieve the TKS goals by providing professional classroom instruction at either the elementary, middle and/or high school level and may teach one or more academic subjects or special areas ensuring that all students receive a superior educational program. The TKS teacher applies IB educational philosophy; with the content, scope and requirements of the subjects taught and using instructional materials. The aim is to achieve a stimulating learning environment that is aligned with the school’s mission, vision and culture.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform daily classroom teaching activities and engage in purposeful planning
• Define classroom achievement goals, practice technology-infused instruction, and plan individualized courses of study for students
• Work in cooperation with other teachers, curriculum coordinators, administrators and other school personnel
• Evaluate student progress using research-based formative and summative assessment practices on a regular basis
• Ability to work enthusiastically and supportively with students
• Communicate students' progress to parents and engage them in their children's learning
• Recommend and implement remedial or enrichment activities
• Participate in co-and/or extra- curricular school activities
• Assist in the design and review of curriculum, in cooperation with educational specialists, curriculum coordinators, school administration and peers
• Awareness of specific learning profiles to adapt curriculum design, implement, evaluate and record
• support interventions
• Pursue continuous learning and professional growth
• Present a positive image by modeling the school’s values and culture
• Experience working in multi-cultural environments and demonstrating intercultural understanding
• Possess and apply professional knowledge and understanding of content, instructional strategies and student development
• Design instruction consistent with The KAUST School curriculum
• Use TKS available technology to support student learning
• Collaborate with colleagues to enrich instruction and professional practice
• Differentiate instruction to ensure individual student needs are being met
• Use reliable data from multiple sources to inform one's professional practice

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching experience in subject/area applying for
• Teaching degree and certification, or equivalent in subject/area applying for and minimum Bachelor's degree
• Experience and training in PYP/MYP/DP
• International school teaching experience is preferred
• Excellent command of oral and written English Language
• English as a Second Language training and experience is preferred

Purpose-built secure community built around a recently established University campus located 80km north of Jeddah on the Red Sea coast. The community contains a golf course, marina, restaurants, basic retail, modern supermarket, cinema, fitness center, beaches and parks. Couples must be married. Background checks conducted on all successful applicants. Maximum age limit for candidates is 58 years.

Council of International Schools (CIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS)

No

Regional Organization Membership

NESA - Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools

Salary

• Teacher Annual Salary Range in USD
• $82000 — $88000
• Administrators Annual Salary Range in USD
• $1 — $2
• Salary Paid In
• Percentage of Salary Paid in USD

Contract / Teaching Days / Experience / Visa

• Contract Duration
• August - August
• Teaching Days
• 180
• Teacher Initial Contract Length
• 2 Years
• Administrator Initial Contract Length
• 3 Years
• School Hiring Preference
• Single Teachers and Teaching Teams
• Certification Needed
• No
• Interns
• No
• Visa Restrictions
• Yes
• Maximum Age
• 60
• Minimum Years of Experience
• 2
• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors
• Certifications
• No

Benefits

• Savings Potential
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• Savings Plan with matched employer contribution up to 10% of base salary. Over Base Allowance, up to 50% of base pay paid monthly to each single teacher, or to highest-paid member of teaching couple
• Flights/Transportation
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• Provided: Every YearInitial flights and annual travel allowance - cash in lieu for employee and dependents (according to point of origin)
• Moving Allowance
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• $3,000 USD, a fixed one-time payment per family. This is meant to assist with costs associated with the visa application process, medical examination, degree attestation, storage costs...etc. Arranged through our relocation team.
• Accommodation
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• No charge for utilities (within benchmark limit). Subsidized annual rent is deducted from salary (subject to change). Rent will not exceed 25% of base salary of the house teacher is eligible for. If a teacher chooses to upgrade to bigger unit, full rent applies. Single teacher sharing options.
• Accommodation Shared for Singles
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• Single sharing options available, speak to relocation department about details.
• Utilities
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• Utilities, basic furnishings, major appliances are included. Covered by rent. Complimentary broad-band internet., campus wide.
• Reoccurring Flights/Transportation
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• Provided: Every YearInitial flights and annual travel allowance - cash in lieu for employee and dependents (according to point of origin)
• Medical Insurance
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• Full local coverage for employee and dependents (Global Plan available upon enrollment with subsidized rates)
• Dental Insurance
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• As per BUPA Arabia plan
• Opportunities for Dependents
• Yes
• Benefit Details
• There may be some opportunities for dependents to work, this is not guarunteed.
• Not Offered
• Retirement Plan, Taxes, Tuition for Dependents, Setting in Allowance, Disability Insurance

Others

• Average Class Size
• 21
• Percentage of Graduates Who Take Admission to College
• 0.00%
• Last 5 Universities / Colleges Attended by Recent Graduates
• Duke Univeristy, George Washington University, University of Cambridge, University of Ottawa, Kings College London
• Curriculum Type
• IB DP, IB MYP, IB PYP
• Languages of Instruction
• English
• Languages Taught
• Arabic, English, French, Spanish
• Examinations and Tests
• IB
• Extra Curricular Programs
• Student Leadership, Athletic Clubs/Events, Environmental Clubs/Events, Performing Arts and Clubs/Events, Service Clubs/Events, Music and Instrumental Clubs/Events, Technology Clubs/Events, Honor Societies, Academic Clubs/Events, Special Interest Clubs/Events
• Sports
• Badminton, Basketball, Cross-country, Football, Golf, Outdoor Water Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball, Other
• Other Details
• Volleyball and many others
• Clubs
• Student Leadership, Athletic Clubs/Events, Environmental Clubs/Events, Performing Arts and Clubs/Events, Service Clubs/Events, Music and Instrumental Clubs/Events, Technology Clubs/Events, Honor Societies, Academic Clubs/Events, Special Interest Clubs/Events
• School Support Services
• Speech/Language Services, Counselors, Psychologists, Learning Support, Technology Education, College Counselor

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

School URL https://tks.kaust.edu.sa/

Brief Overview of School Purpose-built secure community built around a recently established University campus located 80km north of Jeddah on the Red Sea coast. The community contains a golf course, marina, restaurants, basic retail, modern supermarket, cinema, fitness center, beaches and parks. Couples must be married. Background checks conducted on all successful applicants. Maximum age limit for candidates is 58 years

History of School —

School Head Video / Message Link https://youtu.be/b5-sGZFMX-4

School Presentation Link https://tks.kaust.edu.sa/

School Calendar Link https://tks.kaust.edu.sa/about-us/calendar

Social Facebook — LinkedIn YouTube

School Blog Links —

Additional School Information Expand All

Governance

University Management

Year Founded 2009

Student Body Coeducational

School Type Day

Organization Non-profit

School Ownership Type Other

Accreditation Yes

Accredited By Council of International Schools (CIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS)

Religious Affiliation No

Regional Organization Membership NESA - Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools

Teacher Information Teacher Nationalities Represented Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Egypt, France, Greece, India, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States

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