Secondary Art Teacher

Secondary Art Teacher – Oct 2026 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Secondary Art Teacher required for excellent British international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for October 2026 or as soon as possible.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Region: Middle East
Start Date: Oct 2026
Curriculum: UK
Length of

Contract:

2 years (renewable)

This school is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit co-educational school, catering for students aged 3-18 across 7 campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community in KSA since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), British Schools Overseas (BSO) and is 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 school follows the English national curriculum, greatly enriched by the local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.

Riyadh offers an exciting opportunity for teachers seeking both professional growth and a unique international lifestyle. As Saudi Arabia’s dynamic capital, the city is home to a rapidly expanding international schools sector, with significant investment in education, modern facilities, and excellent career progression opportunities. Expat teachers benefit from a lower cost of living compared to many other international teaching destinations. Beyond work, Riyadh boasts world-class restaurants, shopping, sporting events, cultural attractions, and easy access to stunning desert landscapes.

With Saudi Arabia undergoing a period of transformation and development, educators moving to Riyadh have the chance to experience a vibrant, ever-evolving city while building valuable international experience and achieving strong financial savings goals.

On behalf of this school we are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Secondary Art Teacher who can teach up to iGCSE; any experience of A Level syllabus and/or BTEC in creative media / art would be desirable, as well as a willingness to support the primary school art and design curriculum. Candidates who are also able to teach English would be particularly welcomed.

We would encourage applications from teachers who are reflective, highly motivated, and collaborative, with a focus on delivering outstanding learning experiences for students. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to contribute to the school’s strategic pillars of learning, enrichment, and well-being.

The successful candidate 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 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…