Head of Learning; SENCo; 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 Head of Support for Learning (SENCo). We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to contribute to our strategic pillars of learning, enrichment, and well-being.

The Job Description is available here:
Head of Support for Learning JD (2026)

• Have experience leading high-quality learning support provisions in schools, including line-managing specialist teachers and support assistants, overseeing staff probation/growth, and leading staff professional development workshops.

• Have a strong understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practices, alongside the ability to carry out psycho-educational assessments, lead Examination Access Arrangements, and use formative/summative data to track student progress.

• Have The ability to plan and deliver targeted support lessons, create Intensive Needs Support Plans, maintain the Additional Needs Register, and embed differentiated, inclusive strategies across the wider school curriculum.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to advocate for students, run parent workshops and transition support, and collaborate seamlessly with school leaders, Admissions, the Clinic/Counselling teams, and external professionals.

• 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.

• 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.
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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.