Secondary Art Teacher – Oct 2026 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Anzuk; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Furnished housing and utilities

Health insurance

Tuition for dependents (two)

Job summary

Anzuk invites applications for a Secondary Art Teacher in Riyadh to start Oct 2026. The role covers teaching up to iGCSE, with desirable experience in A Level or BTEC in creative fields, and a willingness to support primary art and design.

Candidates who can also teach English are especially welcomed, and the school emphasizes collaboration, wellbeing and a strong community. Applicants should hold UK or UK-recognised teaching qualifications (QTS preferred) and have about two years of

Qualifications

• UK or UK-recognised teaching qualification with QTS prioritized.
• 2 years post-qualification experience in relevant age range.
• Experience with the English national curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach art up to iGCSE, with potential exposure to A Level/BTEC in creative fields.
• Support the primary art and design curriculum.
• Contribute to student wellbeing and pastoral care; foster an intercultural learning environment.
• Serve as Form Tutor and participate in the school’s enrichment and community events.

Skills

UK QTS

English National Curriculum

Relocation capability

Education

UK teaching qualification

Job description

Secondary Art Teacher – Oct 2026 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Secondary Art Teacher required for excellent British international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for October 2026 or as soon as possible.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Region: Middle East
Start Date: Oct 2026
Curriculum: UK
Length of Contract: 2 years (renewable)

This school is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit co-educational school, catering for students aged 3-18 across 7 campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community in KSA since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), British Schools Overseas (BSO) and 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 school follows the English national 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.

Riyadh offers an exciting opportunity for teachers seeking both professional growth and a unique international lifestyle. As Saudi Arabia’s dynamic capital, the city is home to a rapidly expanding international schools sector, with significant investment in education, modern facilities, and excellent career progression opportunities. Expat teachers benefit from a lower cost of living compared to many other international teaching destinations. Beyond work, Riyadh boasts world-class restaurants, shopping, sporting events, cultural attractions, and easy access to stunning desert landscapes. With Saudi Arabia undergoing a period of transformation and development, educators moving to Riyadh have the chance to experience a vibrant, ever-evolving city while building valuable international experience and achieving strong financial savings goals.

The Role

On behalf of this school we are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Secondary Art Teacher who can teach up to iGCSE; any experience of A Level syllabus and/or BTEC in creative media / art would be desirable, as well as a willingness to support the primary school art and design curriculum. Candidates who are also able to teach English would be particularly welcomed. We would encourage applications from teachers who are reflective, highly motivated, and collaborative, with a focus on delivering outstanding learning experiences for students. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to contribute to the school’s strategic pillars of learning, enrichment, and well-being.

The successful candidate 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.
• Serve as Form Tutors, supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being as the first point of contact in the pastoral care system.

Requirements

• Have a UK or UK recognised teaching qualification; candidates holding UK QTS will be prioritised.
• 2 years of post-qualifying experience at the relevant age range.
• Experience in and detailed knowledge of the English national curriculum.
• Ability to relocate quickly.
• Competitive tax-free salary
• Furnished housing and utilities
• Health insurance
• Tuition for up to two dependent children
• 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.