Head of Primary School

1 week ago

المملكة العربية السعودية, Saudi Arabia British International School Riyadh 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 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) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The BISR Diplomatic Quarter campus is also an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. 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: Head of Primary NEW Format
- Have a strong track record of successful leadership and change management within an international context.
- Have the ability to lead, inspire and challenge teams.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and experience of effectively leading and collaborating within a range of teams.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with parents and the wider community in supporting student learning.
- Have the ability to think and plan strategically for the continuing development of the Primary School and to convert strategies into operating plans that can be implemented successfully.
- Be innovative, creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a clear vision and foresight to develop the school, implement new initiatives and continue to improve educational standards.
- Ensure students flourish by leading the creation of a positive climate for learning, supporting the holistic development of students, with a strong emphasis on well-being in an intercultural context.
- Fully support the school’s Vision and Mission.
- Be a role model for other colleagues and within the community, going the extra mile for students and contributing to the wider life of the school, including the broad co-curricular programme and community events.
- Have recognised senior leadership and/or masters level qualifications.

**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 co-curricular programmes
- The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country.

**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.**

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