Year 1 Leader - DQ Campus - Required August 2026

Patana; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A British international school in Riyadh seeks a Year 1 Leader who is innovative, highly motivated, and collaborative. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating enriching learning experiences and a strong track record in classroom practice. This position requires a UK or UK recognized teaching qualification and aims to support students' social and emotional well-being while fostering a love for lifelong learning. The role offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant school community committed to excellence.

Benefits

Engaged and motivated students

Strong school community

Focus on staff development

Opportunity to live and travel in Saudi Arabia

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a passion for learning and commitment to high-quality teaching.
• Reflective practitioner who can motivate students to become lifelong learners.
• Experience in pastoral care and holistic student development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding learning experiences while supporting students' well-being.
• Create a positive learning environment that fosters student engagement.
• Serve as Form Tutor for students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being.

Skills

Innovative and creative teaching

Strong classroom practice

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

UK or UK recognized 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).

The BISR Diplomatic Quarter campus is also an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school follows the English 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.

The DQ Campus is looking for an enthusiastic and capable Year 1 Leader. 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.

The Job Description is available here: Class Teacher JD Year Leader - JD

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, 18th January 2026.

Important Notes:

• Application guidelines are available here: Guidelines
• To apply, please follow the application link: https://inteachers.net/job/4144 and provide a supporting statement of application following the provided guidelines.
• For non‑teaching roles, applicants will need to register as a qualified teacher on the application tracking system (InTeachers) to complete the application.
• BISR reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified before the closing date.
• 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.