Introduction

Our English teachers are required to teach pupils in the Prep School and may take on the role of being a Form Tutor. Initially, our English teachers will teach pupils in Years 6 and 7 and then to Year 8 and beyond as the school expands. The successful applicant is responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of pupil achievement. We are seeking an individual who can articulate and develop the vision and ethos of King’s College Riyadh, helping to inspire pupils and parents within the school community.

Leadership opportunities may be available for the right applicant.

School Values and Ethos

•To actively promote our unique school’s vision through enthusiastic participation in all areas of School life.

•To share and support the school’s commitment to provide an all-round, outstanding education for all our pupils.

•To always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.

•To have the highest aspirations for all our pupils’ development and achievements, both in and out of the classroom.

•To offer excellent pastoral care for all pupils.

•To respect and support the Saudi culture.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

•To comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that any safeguarding concerns are reported in line with policy.

•To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

•To engage fully in all safeguarding training as required.

Teaching and Learning

•Foster a passion for your subject, an excellent work ethic, and a culture of high expectations in which both staff and pupils fulfil their potential.

•Deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and assessment requirements.

•Follow established curriculum policy and contribute to regular curriculum appraisal and review as well as long-term, medium-term and short-term/weekly planning.

•Facilitate and encourage high quality learning which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

•Deliver well-planned, efficiently resourced, engaging and creative lessons, ensuring that the needs of all pupils are met.

•Maintain good discipline according to the school’s behaviour policy, using the school’s rewards and sanction systems appropriately.

•Help pupils develop good habits and attitudes, both academically and socially.

•Differentiate appropriately, using approaches that enable every pupil to access the learning and make excellent progress.

•Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge.

•Set pupils challenging targets and draw upon varied strategies, resources and technologies to support pupils in achieving them.

•Follow school procedures for assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievements and to use this information effectively to convey progress in report writing and record keeping.

•Analyse data for pupils for use in lesson planning, target setting, parents’ evenings, report writing etc.

•Provide pupils with regular written and oral feedback and encourage them to reflect and respond to their feedback.

•Liaise with parents as required, whether in writing, phone calls or meetings.

•Follow the school’s SEN and EAL policies.

•Participate fully in the school’s co-curricular and School activity programme.

Pastoral responsibilities:

●Be prepared to supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes, alongside other members of staff.

●Observe and encourage the physical, emotional and social development of the pupils.

●Encourage courtesy and good manners at all times.

●Support and develop pupils’ personal relationships with each other and with adults.

●Encourage a high standard of hygiene at all times.

●To maintain good discipline at all times in accordance with school rules, and to use the School’s sanctions system appropriately.

●To use the School’s rewards system appropriately.

●To be aware of cultural sensitivities.

Management:

•To follow and implement school policies and procedures in and out of the classroom and maintain safety procedures as laid down in the school’s Health & Safety policies, during normal class activities, playtime, lunchtime, educational visits and general movement around the school.

•To provide a safe, purposeful and well-managed learning environment with displays, to include pupils’ work, that are regularly updated.

•To make effective use of teaching assistants to support pupils in their learning.

•To value the home-school partnership, working closely with other members of staff to establish and manage good relationships with parents

•To keep up-to-date with school policy documents and procedures, such as fire evacuation.

•To liaise with colleagues on all matters of common concern regarding pupils and the curriculum.

Other activities:

•Register the arrival and departure of pupils, as necessary, during the school day.

•Be willing to take on co-curricular activities (CCAs) in line with the School’s expectations.

•Arrange and take his/her class on educational trips when required/planned.

•Be willing to participate in functions organised by the school.

•Support school events beyond the working day (e.g. Concerts, Performances, Sports Fixtures, etc)

•To record pastoral or academic notes where appropriate.

•To liaise with colleagues on all matters of common concern regarding pupils and the curriculum.

•To follow the School’s SEN and EAL policies.

•To liaise with parents as required, whether in writing, phone calls or meetings.

•To attend departmental, year group or whole school meetings as required.

•To attend CPD as required (and ideally to offer to lead CPD sessions).

•To cover lessons as required.

•To show an interest in the wider life of the school by attending fixtures, plays or concerts, for example.

•To carry out duties according to the termly duty rota.

•All teachers will be a member of a House and are expected to attend and support House events and meetings.

•To be present in school from the time specified each morning, and to sign out if leaving during the school day.

•Attend the appropriate staff briefings, meetings and assemblies.

•To maintain high standards of dress, particularly in respect of local sensitivities.

• Be familiar with the School’s information and communication platforms iSAMS etc)

Professional Expectations

As part of the King’s College Riyadh team, you are expected to:

•Act with professional integrity at all times, notwithstanding issues of confidentiality and tact; act with honesty and transparency with regard to your work.

•Respect and adhere to the culture and laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

•Identify and improve those areas relevant to your role that need to move from good to outstanding.

•Maintain high standards or professional behaviour in accordance with the school ethos, including timekeeping and personal presentation.

•Always maintain professional and productive relationships with colleagues.

•Work in partnership with parents and handle difficult situations sensitively and professionally at all times.

•Maintain school policies and procedures relevant to your area and update whenever required.

•Be present where required at meetings, performances and other functions/ events.

•Undertake a proactive part in those activities that are part of the self-evaluation of the school, upholding the standards of the school in all areas being a present around school, appraisal and performance and line management systems.

•Work as part of a team submitting draft proposals and documents for further development by the Senior Leadership Team, accepting, and supporting final Leadership.

•Be punctual to attend scheduled meetings.

•All members are encouraged to express their views, but are expected to work to the final decision of the Principal.

•Manage the sometimes, conflicting needs of transparency and confidentiality, at all times working as one team with the staff.

•Avoid the ‘them and us’ ethos.

•Undertake specific tasks reasonably delegated by the Principal.

Person Specification

E – Essential D – Desired

Qualification

•A Bachelor’s Degree. (E)

•UK Postgraduate Certificate of Education (or equivalent). (D)

•Qualified Teacher Status. (D)

•Evidence of further Postgraduate study. (D)

Skills and Experience

•A minimum of two years relevant teaching experience. (E)

•Excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England or Early Years Foundation Stage, depending on age-group taught. (E)

•A strong academic background, stature and experience that will command the respect of pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community. (E)

•An understanding of the demands of a UK independent day school environment. (D)

•A commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils. (E)

•Knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice. (E)

•Experience working with pupils who have English as a Second Language. (D)

Personal Qualities

•To be flexible. (E)

•To be reliable in attendance. (E)

•To be understanding and considerate. (E)

•To take advice. (E)

•To sustain high standards. (E)

•To be patient. (E)

•Ability to work under pressure. (E)

•To maintain strong discipline. (E)

•To work in co-operation with all staff. (E)

•To present a professional countenance at all times. (E)

•Ability to stretch the most able pupils, whilst also ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all. (E)

•Ability to inspire pupils with a love of learning. (E)

•Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community. (E)

•Energy, charisma and dynamism with the vision and drive to create productive learning environments and excellent outcomes for all pupils. (E)

•Ability to be a self-starter. (E)

•Target driven and driven to succeed. (E)

•Strong personal-relations and team-working skills. (E)

•Ability to use ICT to enhance learning. (E)

•Ability to work with and apply all school policies. (E)

•Rigorous can-do attitude, positive team player with a sense of humour. (E)

•Be willing to work hard and with enthusiasm, avoiding a ‘nine-to-five’ approach. (E)

Safeguarding and Data Protection

King’s College Riyadh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all the staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than three (3) months old. Three satisfactory professional references will also be required.

If successful and if applicable, for visa purposes applicants will need to supply relevant degree certificates, university transcripts and proof of being a ‘full time’ pupil. These documents will need to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KSA Embassy in the applicant’s home country as applicable.

By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by the school and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post, you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank