Senior School Physics Teacher - Al Waha Campus - Required August 2027

Bangkok Patana School; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) invites applications for a Senior School Physics Teacher. The successful candidate will be reflective, highly motivated, and collaborative, delivering outstanding learning experiences for students across our curriculum context.

We seek leaders who can contribute to our pillars of learning, enrichment and well-being, support Form Tutors, and engage in the broad co-curricular programme while upholding safeguarding standards and the school's mission.

Qualifications

• UK or UK recognised teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for learning with a reflective practice and strong commitment to outstanding classroom practice.
• Use high quality assessment and feedback strategies to ensure students make good progress.
• Support holistic development and well-being in an intercultural context.
• Collaborate effectively within a range of teams and show excellent interpersonal skills.
• Support the school Mission, Vision and Motto and contribute to co-curricular programmes.

Education

UK or UK recognised 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).

Following the English curriculum, which is greatly enriched by the local and international context, BISR offers a holistic learning experience. Our broad co-curricular program includes extra-curricular activities, student leadership opportunities, service learning initiatives, and residential trips. We are also committed to strong pastoral care to support student well-being.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Senior School Physics 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.

Class Teacher JD (2026)

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.

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

• 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, 1 November 2026.

Important Notes:

• Comprehensive background checks will be required for all staff.

• Please link here to our Safer Recruitment Policy.

• 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.