Assistant Principal

Sara Village School (SVS)
- May 17, 2026 Position Description: LOCATION
- Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia SCHOOL / SITE
- Sara Village School DIVISION / DEPARTMENT
- Primary School POSITION TYPE
- Administrator SUBJECT / STAGES
- Primary School WORK DAYS / HOURS POSITION STATUS
- Full Time SALARY CODE
- Administrator ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
- International, Saudi National, Dependent POSITION START DATE
- As soon as possible APPLICATION DEADLINE
- Until filled REPORTS TO Simon Fowler, BSD & SVS Principal REQUISITION NUMBER
- 06-2627-060 Summary: The International Schools Group (ISG) is a non-profit, future-focused school district in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our five schools, located on four sites, are co-educational day schools delivering Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12 in the American program and Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13 in the British programme to expatriate students as well as some students from the host country. Students enroll in either an American or British curriculum education which encompasses the following school-specific higher-level programs: Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), (I)GCSE and A levels. History Founded in 1962, ISG was originally established to serve the needs of expatriate families working for the U.
S. Consulate in Dhahran. From its initial enrollment of six students to its present status as a district of five schools with approximately 3,400 students, ISG has earned a reputation for providing the highest quality American and British curriculum education. Today, over 70 nationalities make up the ISG community. Governance The district is governed by a Board of Trustees, supported by school councils and a partnership with the U.
S. Consulate, and is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education. Accreditation and Membership All schools are accredited by the Middle States Association. British School Dhahran and Sara Village School are accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO). American School Dhahran and ISG Jubail are authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). All ISG schools are members of the Council of International Schools (CIS). British School Dhahran and Sara Village School are members of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO). Our Mission, Core Values, Vision and Strategic Goals Mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action. Core Values: Respect, acceptance, integrity, responsibilitywith a commitment to act. Our Vision: ISG’s world-class education empowers our diverse youth to excel academically, lead and learn, exercise compassion and kindness, and nourish their intellectual curiosity as they strive for a future of success, innovation, and personal fulfillment. ISG is committed to the three strategic priorities of High Quality Learning, Wellbeing and Belonging, and Professional Excellence. Each of these three priorities have identified goals and objectives and are supported with specific action steps. ISG Learns ISG is guided by our district mission, vision, core values, learning principles and assessment beliefs. Our shared focus is further complemented by the diversity of our community and core divisional curricula as we work in partnership with the community to educate tomorrow's future leaders. ISG maintains an emphasis on progressive teaching and learning. Curriculum and learning programs at ISG are evaluated and reviewed consistently, through the lens of current research and are reflective of this research and best practices. This ensures that our programs support high quality learning and are being implemented in the most effective way in the classroom in order to support student learning, enhance program outcomes and learning targets in our unique learning environment. The 2024-2025 ISG Learning Report showcases academic success, college acceptances, professional development, our graduate profile and more. Assistant Principal Vacancy for 2026-2027 School Year: Principal Simon Fowler seeks an energetic and dedicated Assistant Principal to join the Sara Village School leadership team beginning August 2026 The Assistant Principal will support the principal in ensuring the academic success, operational efficiency, and well-being of the school community. This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to contribute to the development and implementation of innovative educational practices while fostering a nurturing environment for both students and faculty and staff. The Assistant Principal will play a key role in developing community connections and fostering a strong sense of belonging for all students in the school. Sara Village School follows the National Curriculum in England and Early Years Foundation Stage