Secondary Science Teacher Female

Downe House Riyadh is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Secondary Science Teacher to join our expanding team from August 2026
. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner to deliver high‑quality Science teaching across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 within a world‑class school environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong subject expertise across all three sciences, a passion for innovative teaching, and a commitment to inspiring pupils to love learning.

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’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

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

The school nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and respect for others through strong pastoral systems, personalised tutoring, and a spotlight on every student.

• 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)

Boys and girls are admitted from Pre‑School to Year 4.

The state‑of‑the‑art campus features dedicated libraries, central atriums, science and design labs, art studios, a 450‑seat theatre, music, dance, and drama facilities, IT labs, and both senior and learner swimming pools.

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

• Teach all sciences across KS2, KS3 and KS4, delivering a broad, balanced and rigorous curriculum.
• Contribute to the planning and development of schemes of work, teaching materials and assessments.
• Deliver engaging, well‑structured and creative lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Differentiate effectively to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and make strong progress.
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Set ambitious learning goals and use varied strategies and technologies to support pupil achievement.
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress in line with school procedures.
• Provide regular written and verbal…