Information Technology Teacher - Al Hamra Campus - Required August 2025

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 seven 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), the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO), the Heads Conference (HMC) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The school follows the English curriculum, greatly enriched by the local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad enrichment programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being. 

 

'Al Hamra re: imagined' is our new project to reinvigorate the existing Al Hamra campus. 

 

Working with world-leading educational architects Education Design International (EDI) Al Hamra will be an exceptional campus, complementing our other campuses in Riyadh. With refurbishment ongoing through the 2025-6 year, our student enrolments will be capped at approximately 450-500 students from FS1 through to Year 9, with two classes in most year groups. On completion, the school will host approximately 1200 students (four form entry). We will be offering various pathways through the school, including BTECs at the top end, as well as the traditional A Levels and GCSEs.

 

We are looking for outstanding teachers and support staff who are committed to ensuring Al Hamra is a roaring success. Successful candidates will need a strong commitment to our REACH values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Challenge and Happiness) along with the willingness to go the extra mile to ensure our entire community feels welcomed, challenged and successful. In return, we offer the chance to work with fabulous students in excellent working conditions (including salaries and benefits), great career prospects, professional development, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting project.

 

We welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates, including couples and/or families. 

IT/Computer Science Teacher

We seek a lively and dynamic Teacher of IT and/or Computer Science to join our team of hard-working and well-motivated professionals. The ability to teach secondary IT or Computing, including IGCSE, A levels and/or BTECs in IT, Robotics or e-sports is desirable.

The successful candidate will have exemplary classroom practice; demonstrable experience of target setting for students and use of student data to track progress; and a commitment to the existing vision and wider life of the school. We are specifically looking for a teacher who is willing to contribute to our three strategic pillars of learning, enrichment and well-being. 

 

The full position description is available here:Class Teacher - Subject Teacher JD (November 2024)

 

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 the development of high-quality learning experiences underpinned by a clear understanding of how learning is developed, where students are motivated and equipped to become lifelong learners.

• Use high-quality assessment and feedback strategies to ensure students make excellent progress.

• Create a positive learning climate, supporting each student's holistic development, 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 various teams.

• Fully support the school's Mission, Vision and REACH values.

• Go the extra mile for students, contributing to the wider life of the school, including our enrichment programme and community events.

• 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. 

 

To apply, please follow the link: https://inteachers.net/job/3905 and provide a supporting statement of application following our Guidelines.  

 

Closing date for all applications: Saturday, 1 February 2025

 

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

• Qualified Teacher status.
• Certificate of Education - PGCE or B.Ed.
• Training or qualification relevant to the post.

Understanding

• An appreciation of the demands of a British school in an international context.
• Recognise the vital importance of a positive commitment to the co-curricular life of the school.
• An appreciation of the importance of intercultural understanding and cultural sensitivity.
• Recognise the responsibility each individual staff member has in supporting the holistic growth and well-being of students.

Experience

• Experience of working in various contexts both in the UK and internationally.
• Experience of teaching within a Key Stage or subject.
• Experience of positive behaviour management strategies.
• Experience of planning for children with a range of learning needs, including extremely able students.
• Experience of curriculum development, monitoring and assessment.
• Experience of working with second language students or prepared to undertake training.

Skills and Abilities

• A detailed knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
• Ability to organise a stimulating learning environment and demonstrate excellent creative teaching skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in preparing for learning and teaching.
• Good organisation of recording and evaluating progress.
• Show good communication skills when working with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Effective skills in managing and organising own time and directing deployment of teaching assistants.
• Good ICT skills to be effective in your job.
• An understanding of Assessment for Learning Strategies and use of this to inform future planning.
• The desire to develop knowledge of the curriculum above and below the preferred key stage or in a cross-curricular context.

Personal Qualities

• Warmth and sense of humour.
• Flexibility.
• Enthusiasm.
• Team player.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Willingness to be involved in co-curricular activities and events and engage in all aspects of school life.
• High expectations of yourself and of children.
• First class communication skills.
• Empathy with all stakeholders: students, colleagues, parents and visitors.

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.