British International School Riyadh
Applications for this job are closed
Closing date of applications
11th March 2023
Start date
1st August 2023
Date Contract Ends
Unknown
Subject
Whole school
Role
Director
Level
Ages 4-18 / Whole School
Curriculum
English National
Positions available
1
Contract type
Permanent
Vacancy type
Full Time
Salary
Leadership Scale
2 or more years experience
The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979.
The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). 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.
We are seeking a proactive Director of ICT Services who will have overall responsibility for the ongoing running, development and management of the ICT infrastructure needed to support both the business operations and educational requirements of the School. The successful applicant will have experience in strategic planning for the technology infrastructure of the school, they will provide vision, leadership for evaluating emerging technologies and implementing proven information technology solutions to support the school’s information and communication needs.
Full Job Description is available here: Director of ICT Services
The successful candidates will:
Go the extra mile, ensuring service level delivery is met.
Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and be able to deal effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and teams.
Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.
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
Please note: As this is a non-teacher position, and in order to use our application tracking system (InTeachers), you will need to register yourself as a qualified teacher to complete the application form.
To apply, please follow the link: https://inteachers.net/job/3229 and provide a supporting statement of application following our Guidelines.
Closing date for all applications: Saturday, February 4, 2023
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.
The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified
For more information about the school please visit our website: www.bisr.com.sa.
How to apply for a position at BISR
Thank you for considering the British International School Riyadh as your next employment venture.
BISR is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. We complete rigorous background checks for all staff, whatever their role in the school, prior to them commencing employment. Our Safer Recruitment Policy is linked here, which we encourage you to read as the policy sets out the school’s Safer Recruitment and Vetting Policy guidelines and requirements.
To apply on InTeachers for a teaching position, please follow the ‘inteachers’ link on the vacancy.
To apply on InTeachers for a non-teaching position, please follow the ‘inteachers’ link on the vacancy, you will need to bypass some of the questions by making a comment ‘not applicable’.
All applicants whether applying for a teaching or a non-teaching position must provide the following in support of your application:
All Applications must include:
An up to date two page Curriculum Vitae, including a photograph
A statement in support of your application, which must include your response to the following question:
“How do you think you would be able to support our Mission and REACH motto?”
In addition, Teacher Applications must include:
How do you demonstrate that you are a lifelong learner and how does current pedagogical practice have an impact in your classroom?
How do you create a positive classroom climate and support student well-being in your current school?
What strategies do you use to ensure that all learners in your classroom make good progress?
What is your contribution to your current school community?
The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified
For more information about the school please visit our website www.bisr.com.sa
Please refer to the associated job description for the role requirements.
Teachers who work at BISR should have:
Qualifications
Understanding
Experience
Skills and Abilities
Personal Qualities
Equal Opportunities
At the British International School Riyadh, we believe that achieving our mission and vision to be “an outstanding British international school, providing world class learning experiences, in a nurturing environment, where students excel, flourish and develop as positive global citizens” is driven by a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture with equality of opportunity for all. The school is committed to creating an environment where we value people as unique members of a diverse community, developing as positive global citizens who respect the culture and identity of all.