Job overview
The Opportunity
Are you an inspirational, dedicated and caring individual passionate about primary education and experienced in teaching the National Curriculum for England?
King’s College Riyadh has outstanding opportunities to work within our highly-regarded and successful Pre-Prep department as the school continues to expand and grow.
The School
King’s College Riyadh was the first school from the UK to establish a sister campus in Saudi Arabia, and the first to be granted a licence under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City’s (RCRC) prestigious International Schools Attraction Programme. Since our opening in September 2021, King’s has grown into a thriving, warm community that is setting the standard for British curriculum education in Saudi Arabia.
Pupils at King’s College Riyadh benefit from a truly all-round curriculum that has been developed by King’s UK over 140 years of history, tradition and educational expertise. Academic progress is made alongside the development of new skills and interests through sport, music, the arts and a range of other activities.
Situated within minutes of King Khalid Road in Diriyah, King’s College Riyadh is extremely well located and easily accessible from most parts of the city. Our campus has been developed and redesigned by award winning architects to offer the highest quality facilities and learning environment to our pupils.
Plans for a second campus that will offer some of the finest school facilities in the Middle East are at an advanced stage.
The Person
The successful candidate will be someone who:
• can deliver well-planned, engaging and creative learning experience for their pupils.
• can teach an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated programme for all pupils in their care.
• always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• ensure excellent pastoral care.
• contribute to the co-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner.
• work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff.
• has a growth mindset, positive and flexible attitude and is prepared to go the extra mile.
Package Details
A highly attractive tax – free salary and package
Additional benefits include:
• An end of service payment
• A living and relocation allowance for overseas staff
• Start and end of contract flights for overseas staff
• Annual return flight allowance for overseas staff
• Tuition fee concession at King’s College Riyadh
• Medical insurance
• Visa costs as required (aside from documents needed to apply for the work visa e.g. document attestation, visa medical, and police check)
How to Apply
To apply, please consider the details of the Recruitment Information Pack, Person Specification and Job Description, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
Completed applications should be submitted on the TES website by the closing date specified in the job post.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is therefore advised with interviews possibly being arranged in advance of the closing date.
King’s College Riyadh reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email
Terms of Appointment
We recognise that the success of King’s College Riyadh depends on the quality, wellbeing and motivation of our staff. In addition to the salary and package structure outlined above, staff can also expect:
• A commitment to professional development.
• A dedicated and passionate human resources and support team, committed to making life in Riyadh as comfortable as possible.
• Outstanding career progression opportunities that arise from being part of a rapidly expanding education alliance in a dynamic market.
Safeguarding and Privacy
King’s College Riyadh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory current Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than 3 months old. In addition, candidates are requested to provide a police clearance certificate from each country they have worked in. Three satisfactory professional references will also be required.
If successful and if applicable for visa purposes, applicants will need to supply relevant degree certificates, university transcripts and proof of being a ‘full time’ student. Some of these documents will need to be attested by you at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Arabia Embassy in the candidate’s home country.
By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by King’s College Riyadh and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by King’s College Riyadh and its affiliates.
Applicants should also note that any offer of employment is subject to social media checks.
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