Curriculum Leader Humanities - Al Waha Campus

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has provided high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. As a well-regarded, not-for-profit, co-educational institution in the Middle East, we serve students aged 3-18 across multiple campuses.

Our school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). Additionally, BISR 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).

Following the English curriculum, which is greatly enriched by the local and international context, BISR offers a holistic learning experience. Our broad co-curricular program includes extra-curricular activities, student leadership opportunities, service learning initiatives, and residential trips. We are also committed to strong pastoral care to support student well-being.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Curriculum Leader for Humanities with teaching responsibilities. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to contribute to our strategic pillars of learning, enrichment, and well-being.

Class Teacher JD (2026) Curriculum Leader JD - Nov 2025

• Be innovative, creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and learning focused, with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and pastoral care.
• Possess a track record of modeling consistently high standards of teaching practice aligned with the BISR Learning Primer, alongside the strategic vision to design progressive, vertically aligned curriculum schemes of learning.
• Have experience in utilizing target setting, tracking, and data analysis to provide detailed insights into student progress, as well as producing and implementing clear, evidence-based departmental improvement plans.
• Possess strong capability to manage departmental resources and budgets efficiently, lead regular faculty meetings, conduct performance management reviews, and mentor staff through tailored professional development and INSET programs.
• Be committed to enhancing the curriculum through trips, journeys, student leadership initiatives, and local community/industry connections, while actively promoting interculturalism within the department.
• Have strong knowledge of positive psychology and inclusive practices to ensure that well-being frameworks and learning strategies cater to all students across diverse ability levels and backgrounds.
• Possess highly developed communication, adaptability, and issue-preemption skills to engage effectively with parents, SLT, and external stakeholders, coupled with a strict adherence to child protection and safeguarding standards.
• 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, 29 November 2026.

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.

Comprehensive background checks will be required for all staff.