British International School Riyadh

What do we think makes our school special?

• A British education is respected world-wide.
• We are academically successful with proven examination success at IGCSE and A-level.
• The behaviour of our students is excellent – a feature regularly commented on by visitors.
• We enjoy high levels of parent satisfaction.
• Individual student and staff successes are recognised, rewarded and celebrated.
• We offer a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips.
• Student well-being is a key focus, where we support the holistic development of each child within our Intercultural context.
• Our students develop as life-long learners.
• Traditional values and good manners are reinforced.
• BISR students feel proud of themselves and their school.
• We have an international mix of students from more than 50 countries.
• We invest in our staff, supporting their professional development by providing a broad range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. Our staff retention is very good
• We are reflective, leveraging from our British School Overseas (BSO) and Council of International Schools (CIS) inspection and accreditation processes to drive self-improvement. 
• There is an excellent sense of community, with a very active and support PTA who both run and contribute to a range of events throughout the academic year.

Teaching at BISR

Ideally, we would like to appoint teachers with UK and/or international experience and an understanding of the place of British schools in the international context, but do not be prevented from applying if you do not necessarily have international or British curriculum experience.

We have a wonderful community here at BISR. Our students are highly motivated and a pleasure to interact with every day. Our staff are committed and know how to have fun. However, although the package is generally regarded as generous, we are not interested in people who only want to join us because of the money.

We want passionate educators, who wish to work extremely hard to make BISR the best British-style school in the region, and a genuine contender for the status of flagship British School worldwide. We expect all teachers to offer an extra-curricular activity and also to contribute to the House programme.

Our sponsorship packages cater for single status teachers without families, or married teachers with their spouse and children, or married teaching couples with their children.  The  package covers up to a maximum of 2 dependent children; however, families with more than 2 children may still apply but all costs (including schooling) for the 3rd child and onward will need to be borne by the staff member. Our sponsorship packages only apply to candidates who will not be under their spouse's sponsorship.  The visa process to enable sponsorship can take a couple of months to progress, so it is advisable that candidates seek advice from the BISR HR Team on the timings for taking their children out of their current school. 

The Curriculum at BISR

The academic programme is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the National Curriculum of England. In the senior section we offer IGCSEs, and A-levels, or the International Baccalaureate Programme at post 16 level, depending on which campus the appointment is at. 

Although we are essentially an English National Curriculum school, our international context allows us to adapt our curriculum to include examples of good practice gleaned from other successful and highly regarded curricula and we are particularly keen to appoint a person who is innovative in the delivery of the National Curriculum and appreciates the opportunities that our location provides.

BISR is well prepared to cater to the academic and social needs of internationally mobile students and encourages all students to constantly challenge themselves. Our teachers nurture students who are intellectually curious, creative, respectful, caring and discerning young adults, conscious of their responsibility to the community and their environment. Parents are encouraged to work in partnership with the school and support its drive towards excellence.

The school is set up as a not-for-profit entity and is a member of The British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and regularly undergoes an inspection process via PENTA to be recognised as a British School Overseas (BSO). 

For the school brochure and information about compensation and benefits, please click here: Benefits.

For more detailed information about the school, please visit our website.

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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.