Personal Assistant to The Head of School

1 month ago

الرياض, Saudi Arabia British International School Riyadh (BISR) Full time

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), 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 co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.**

**Full Job Description is available here**:PA to Principal / Head of School**
- **Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and with a strong track record of working within a similar type of role.**
- **Show evidence of strong administrative support at a senior level within a large organisation.**
- **Be proactive in approach to managing multiple priorities including the diary of the Head of School and other tasks in accordance with the school’s expected high standards.**
- **Have an exceptionally strong personal integrity and excellent communication skills.**
- **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**
- **The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country.**

**Please be aware that the school is not in a position to sponsor or transfer sponsorship for this role.**

**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.**

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.

All Applications must include:

- An up to date two page Curriculum Vitae, including a photograph

“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?

**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 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

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