Performing Arts Teacher

**Salary**:
Teacher's Pay Scale (M1-M6) + Overseas Allowance

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
August 2025

1 February 2025

**Job overview**:
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 seven 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 enrichment programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.

'Al Hamra re: imagined' is our new project to reinvigorate the existing Al Hamra campus.

Working with world-leading educational architects, Education Design International (EDI) Al Hamra will be an exceptional campus, complementing our other campuses in Riyadh. With refurbishment ongoing through the 2025-6 year, our student enrolments will be capped at approximately 450-500 students from FS1 through to Year 9, with two form entry in most year groups. On completion, the school will host approximately 1200 students (four form entry). We will be offering various pathways through the school, including BTECs at the top end, as well as the traditional A Levels and GCSEs.

**Performing Arts Teacher
- Whole School**

We seek a lively, dynamic Teacher of Performing Arts to join our team of hard-working and well-motivated professionals. The incumbent will work collaboratively and imaginatively with the team to develop the curriculum and provide outstanding learning experiences for our students during the school day and as part of the enrichment programme.

The full Job Description is available here:

- Class Teacher - Subject Teacher JD (November 2024)
- Be innovative, creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and learning-focused, with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and pastoral care.
- Be committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences underpinned by a clear understanding of how learning is developed, where students are motivated and equipped to become lifelong learners.
- Use high-quality assessment and feedback strategies to ensure students make good progress with their learning.
- Create a positive learning climate, supporting each student's holistic development, with a strong emphasis on well-being in an intercultural context.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence, and a good sense of humour; enabling them to collaborate effectively
- Fully support the school's Mission, Vision and REACH values.
- Go the extra mile for students, contributing to the wider life of the school, including the broad co-curricular programme and community events.
- Have a UK or UK-recognised teaching qualification.

**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.

**To apply, please follow the link**:
**_Guidelines_**.**

**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.**

**For more information about the school please visit our website**:
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**About**British International School Riyadh**:
**British International School Riyadh**
- PO Box 85769, 2786 Ibrahim Mubarak, Said Ad Dusari Street 7693
- Riyadh
- 11612
- Saudi Arabia

+966 200 33963

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. Offering a dynamic, globally-minded education rooted in the British curriculum, BISR fosters a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where students thrive academically and personally. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of educators, the school provides an enriching experience that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills, preparing students for success in an ever-evolving world.

A highly respected, not-for-profit educational institution with seven campuses across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, BISR serves nearly 3000 students aged 3-18 from over 90 national