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Nursery Teacher- Immediate Start
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job overview
About Cognita:
About Downe House Riyadh:
Downe House Riyadh offers:
- A first-class British education leading to IGCSEs and A Levels
- Academic excellence in girls’ education
- Exceptional pastoral care and opportunities for personal growth
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A wide range of co-curricular activities
School Structure:
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Pre-Prep: Nursery to Year 2 (ages 2–7)
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Prep: Year 3 to Year 8 (ages 7–13)
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Senior: Year 9 to Year 13 (ages 13–18)
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.
Job Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYFS curriculum.
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Foster a warm, inclusive classroom environment that supports every child’s development.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high-quality provision and continuity of learning.
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Maintain strong communication with parents, building positive partnerships.
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, QTS, PGCE, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience in EYFS or early years education.
- Experience of working in a British curriculum school.
- A passion for early childhood education and holistic child development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience of adding value to a reputable educational organisation.
- Experience of working as a team member in a school environment.
- Experience of maintaining confidentiality.
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting.
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Be part of a prestigious, globally connected school with a reputation for excellence.
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Work within a supportive and professional team that values collaboration and innovation.
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Gain experience in a dynamic international school setting while contributing to a meaningful short-term project.
Applications can be submitted via the TES online application form, only fully completed application will be processed. To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.
Interviews will take place online/ in person.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.
Thank you for your interest in Downe House Riyadh. Due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Downe House Riyadh School and Cognita are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years.
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About Downe House Riyadh
Opened in September 2022, Downe House Riyadh provides a world class curriculum in partnership with an authentic girls-only private school from the UK. With over a century of experience, Downe House is one of the UK’s most celebrated all-girls’ schools. It consistently ranks amongst the country’s top five schools of its kind.
Located towards the north of Riyadh in the prominent neighbourhood of Aqeeq, Downe House Riyadh offers a British curriculum based on the tradition and expertise from Downe House UK. The curriculum is sensitively adapted for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring girls will excel in Arabic language and Islamic Studies, alongside other subjects.
Links between the UK school and Downe House Riyadh are genuine and strong both in philosophy and practice. A Downe House education is unique; at the heart of its ethos is the individual. We understand that each girl has her own distinctive strengths, challenges and interests, and every learning pathway will be bespoke.
Downe House Riyadh offers:
- A first-class British education in Riyadh leading to IGCSE and A Level examinations
- Academic excellence in girls’ education
- Outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development; and
- A broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.
Everything at Downe House Riyadh is designed to encourage, stimulate and inspire the girls. The School promotes genuine personal enquiry and intellectual appetite to nurture individual talents and interests beyond the academic and to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect for others. Underpinning this is a comprehensive pastoral system, individualised tutoring and a personal spotlight on every student.
The Structure of Downe House Riyadh will be:
Pre-Prep: Nursery to Year 2 (2-7 years of age)
Prep: Year 3 to Year 8 (7-13 years of age)
Senior: Year 9 to 13 (13-18 years of age)
Boys as well as girls will be admitted from Pre-School to Year 4.
Downe House Riyadh has a state-of-the-art campus housing some of the finest school facilities in Saudi Arabia. These include dedicated libraries, central atriums, Science Labs, Art and Design Labs, a 450-seat theatre, music, dance and drama studios, classrooms and practice rooms, IT labs, and indoor senior and learner swimming pools.
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