Secondary Art Education Teacher Female

Downe House Riyadh is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly skilled Secondary Art Education Teacher to join our growing team from August 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and forward-thinking international school, inspiring students and shaping a vibrant, creative arts curriculum.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

Opened in September 2022, Downe House Riyadh delivers a world‑class British curriculum in partnership with one of the UK’s most celebrated girls‑only private schools. With over a century of excellence, Downe House UK consistently ranks among the country’s top five all‑girls’ schools. Located in the prestigious Aqeeq neighbourhood in northern Riyadh, the school offers a British curriculum enriched with Downe House UK’s tradition and expertise.

The programme is carefully adapted for Saudi Arabia, ensuring girls achieve excellence in Arabic and Islamic Studies alongside core subjects. The close partnership between the Riyadh and UK schools is evident in both philosophy and practice. At the heart of the Downe House ethos is the individual: every girl’s strength, challenges, and interests are recognised, with bespoke pathways that foster confidence and success.

• A first‑class British education leading to IGCSEs and A Levels
• Academic excellence in girls’ education
• Exceptional pastoral care and opportunities for personal growth
• A wide range of co‑curricular activities

• Pre‑Prep:
  Nursery to Year 2 (ages 2–7)
• Prep:
  Year 3 to Year 8 (ages 7–13)
• Senior:
  Year 9 to Year 13 (ages 13–18)

• Actively promote our unique vision and the Downe House Potential through enthusiastic participation in all aspects of school life.
• Support the school’s commitment to providing an all‑round, outstanding education.
• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain high aspirations for pupils’ academic and personal development.
• Provide excellent pastoral care to all pupils.

• Teach a broad, balanced and engaging Art curriculum, including GCSE and A Level.
• Plan and deliver inspiring, creative lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Prepare schemes of work, teaching materials and assessment methods.
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, including IGCSE Photography (essential).
• Differentiate effectively to ensure all pupils can access learning and make excellent progress.
• Set challenging goals and use a wide range of resources, technologies and strategies to support achievement.
• Follow procedures for assessment, record‑keeping and reporting.
• Provide regular, constructive feedback to pupils and encourage reflection.
• Contribute fully to the school’s extra‑curricular and wider activities programme.

• Implement school policies and procedures consistently.
• Create a safe, purposeful and well‑managed learning environment.
• Work effectively with teaching assistants to support learning.
• Build and maintain strong home–school relationships, working collaboratively with colleagues.

• Attend assemblies, meetings, parents’ evenings and school functions.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
• Serve as an exemplary role model for pupils.
• Maintain high professional standards, including punctuality, presentation and conduct.
• Reflect on teaching practice and take responsibility for continuous improvement.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with colleagues.

• Comply fully with all safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to pupil wellbeing and safety.
• Participate in all required safeguarding training.

(E = Essential, D = Desired)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art or related…