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The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has provided high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. As a well-regarded, not-for-profit, co-educational institution in the Middle East, we serve students aged 3-18 across multiple campuses.

**The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has provided high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. As a well-regarded, not-for-profit, co-educational institution in the Middle East, we serve students aged 3-18 across multiple campuses.**

**Our school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). Additionally, BISR is 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).**

**We are seeking a proactive individual who will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Primary, the Primary Management Team and Primary Teaching Staff at the DQ Campus for a time period between May 2025 to September 2025 (excluding school holidays). This role will also have the overall responsibilities for overseeing the DQ school secretaries/PA’s and General Administration Assistants.**

**The full Job Description is available here**:Primary School Personal Assistant**
- **Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and with a strong track record of working within a similar type of role (secretarial, administrative and leading teams).**
- **Show evidence of knowledge and experience of administrative and secretarial tasks.**
- **Show indication of being able to communicate effectively with many stakeholders - parents, students and staff;**
- **Be proactive in providing general office support under the direction of the Head of Primary.**
- **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.**

BISR is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We conduct thorough background checks on all staff prior to employment, regardless of their role. Our Safer Recruitment Policy linked here outlines the school’s Safer Recruitment and Vetting Policy guidelines, which we strictly adhere to.

**All Applications Must Include**:

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

**Teacher Applications Must Also Include**:

- How do you demonstrate that you are a lifelong learner, and how does current pedagogical practice impact 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?

**BISR teachers should possess the following**:
**Qualifications**:

- Qualified Teacher status.
- Certificate of Education (PGCE or B.Ed).
- Relevant training or qualifications for the specific post.

**Understanding**:

- Appreciation of a British school's demands in an international context.
- Commitment to the school's co-curricular life.
- Understanding of intercultural awareness and cultural sensitivity.
- Recognition of responsibility for students' holistic growth and well-being.

**Experience**:

- Experience in various contexts (UK and international).
- Experience with positive behavior management strategies.
- Experience planning for diverse learning needs, including highly able students.
- Experience in curriculum development, monitoring, and assessment.
- Experience with second language students or willingness to train.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Detailed knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
- Ability to create a stimulating learning environment and demonstrate creative teaching.
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good organizational skills for recording and evaluating progress.
- Effective communication skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
- Time management and ability to direct teaching assist