Secondary Teacher of Biology And/or Psychology

Downe House Riyadh is flourishing and growing rapidly since opening in September 2022 We are a premium British International school admitting boys and girls from Nursery to Year 4 and girls only from Year 5 to 13. I am delighted to offer this opportunity to committed teachers who want to make a huge difference at this exciting time of change in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

We are privileged to be in partnership with Downe House UK - an authentic girls-only independent school in the UK with over a century of experience. Downe House is one of the UK’s most celebrated all-girls’ schools. It consistently ranks amongst the country’s top five schools of its kind. Our partnership also extends to our sister school, Downe House Muscat in Oman.

We provide teachers with excellent opportunities for career development and progression to middle leadership positions and beyond.

Adele O'Doherty

**Principal**

**The School**:
Downe House Riyadh is a British Curriculum school, following the EYFS framework, English National Curriculum, International GCSEs and A Levels, adapted in places to the needs of our vibrant international community in Riyadh.

Our ethos is to support our pupils to become the best they can be, in their academic results, their personal development and their understanding of the world they will move into after school. Compassion, collaboration, good communication, resilience, aspiration and creativity are traits we aspire to instil in our pupils and our wider community.

**The Person**:

- can deliver a well-planned, engaging and creative learning experience for their pupils.
- can deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated programme for all pupils in their care.
- always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
- ensures excellent pastoral care.
- contributes to the co-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner.
- works 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.
- holds a UK (or equivalent) teaching qualification (e.g. BEd, PGCE, QTS) and substantial experience of teaching in a British curriculum school.

**How to Apply**:
Any submission without a completed Downe House Riyadh Application Form will not be considered.

**Safeguarding and Privacy**:
Opened in September 2022, Downe House Riyadh provides a world class curriculum in partnership with an authentic girls-only private school from the UK. With over a century of experience, Downe House is one of the UK’s most celebrated all-girls’ schools. It consistently ranks amongst the country’s top five schools of its kind.

Links between the UK school and Downe House Riyadh are genuine and strong both in philosophy and practice. A Downe House education is unique; at the heart of its ethos is the individual. We understand that each girl has her own distinctive strengths, challenges and interests, and every learning pathway will be bespoke.

Downe House Riyadh offers:

- A first-class British education in Riyadh leading to IGCSE and A Level examinations
- Academic excellence in girls’ education
- Outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development; and
- A broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.

Everything at Downe House Riyadh is designed to encourage, stimulate and inspire the girls. The School promotes genuine personal enquiry and intellectual appetite to nurture individual talents and interests beyond the academic and to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect for others. Underpinning this is a comprehensive pastoral system, individualised tutoring and a personal spotlight on every student.

The Structure of Downe House Riyadh will be:
Pre-Prep: Pre-school to Year 2 (3-7 years of age)

Prep: Year 3 to Year 8 (7-13 years of age)

Senior: Year 9 to 13 (13-18 years of age)

Boys as well as girls will be admitted from Pre-School to Year 4.

Downe House Riyadh has a state-of-the-art campus housing some of the finest school facilities in Saudi Arabia. These include dedicated libraries, central atriums, Science Labs, Art and Design Labs, a 450-seat theatre, music, dance and drama studios, classrooms and practice rooms, IT labs, and indoor senior and learner swimming pools.