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Downe House Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Primary Teacher-Term 2 Start (January 2026) (Female Only)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Downe House Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

04 January 2026

Apply by:

9 October 2025

Job overview

Due to continued growth, Downe House Riyadh is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Primary Teacher (Female Only) to join our vibrant team for Term 2 (January 2026). This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly regarded school, working in a collaborative environment and making a meaningful contribution to our students’ learning and development.

About Cognita:

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.

About Downe House Riyadh:

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.

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
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.

School Structure:

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Primary Teacher (Female Only) to join our vibrant and dynamic team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to inspire and nurture young minds, ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education in a supportive and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the British curriculum.
Create a supportive, inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity of learning.
Maintain effective communication with parents and the wider school community.

Successful candidates will have:

Bachelor's Degree with QTS or PGCE in Primary Education or international equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
Proven track record of working with children aged 5 years – 11 years.
Experience of working in a British curriculum school.
A passion for working with children and a commitment to fostering their academic and personal growth.
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.

Why Join Downe House Riyadh?

Be part of a prestigious, globally connected school with a reputation for excellence.
Work within a supportive and professional team that values collaboration and innovation.
Gain experience in a dynamic international school setting while contributing to a meaningful short-term project.

Our Offer:

The successful candidate will benefit from an attractive tax-free salary. In addition, there will be a significant commitment to supporting the development and career goals of the successful candidates.

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.

Recruiter contact:

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About Downe House Riyadh

Downe House Riyadh

Abi Alhasan Alhsry, Al Aqiq

Riyadh

13511

Saudi Arabia

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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