English as Language; EAL Teacher - DQ; Primary School - Req

Overview

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has provided high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. As a not-for-profit, co-educational institution in the Middle East, we serve students aged 3-18 across multiple campuses. BISR is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). We are 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 DQ Campus is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school follows the English curriculum, enriched by local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, including extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips, with strong pastoral care to support student well-being.

The DQ Campus is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Primary School EAL Teacher who is reflective, highly motivated and collaborative, with a focus on delivering outstanding learning experiences for our students. We are particularly interested in candidates who contribute to our strategic pillars of learning, enrichment and well-being.

The Job Description is available here:
Class Teacher JD

The successful candidates will:

• Be innovative, creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and learning focused, with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and pastoral care.
• Be committed to the development of high-quality learning experiences underpinned by a clear understanding of how learning is developed, where students are motivated and equipped to become life-long learners.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning, be a reflective practitioner, showing a strong commitment to development of outstanding classroom practice.
• Use high quality assessment and feedback strategies to ensure students make good progress with their learning.
• Ensure students flourish by creating a positive climate for learning, supporting the holistic development of each student, 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, effectively collaborating within a range of teams.
• Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.
• Go the extra mile for students, contributing to the wider life of the school, including the broad co-curricular programme and community events.
• Serve as Form Tutors, supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being as the first point of contact in the pastoral care system.
• Have a UK or UK recognised teaching qualification.

• 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

• Closing date for applications:
  Sunday, 1st February 2026.

• Application guidelines are available here:
  Guidelines
• To apply, please follow the  and provide a supporting statement of application following the provided guidelines.
• For non-teaching roles, applicants will need to register as a qualified teacher on the application tracking system (In Teachers) to complete the application.
• BISR reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified before the closing date.
• Comprehensive background checks will be required for all staff.
• Link to our Safer Recruitment Policy.
• For more information about the school, visit:

Safeguarding: 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.