nursery teacher

SEK International Schools

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 We are seeking warm, caring, and experienced
 
 nursery teachers
 
 to join our team in a unique start-up school environment. This is a specialist role working with very young children, requiring a deep understanding of early childhood development and a commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
 
 
 
 Age Groups:
 
 
 
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 Nursery 0: 3&ndash;11 months
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 Nursery 1 &amp; 2: 1&ndash;3 years (mixed age group) (2 positions)
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Plan and coordinate age-appropriate activities that support holistic development.
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 Work closely with support staff to ensure children&rsquo;s safety, comfort, hygiene, and well-being.
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 Carry out essential care tasks, including feeding, nappy changing, cleaning, and supporting naps.
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 Maintain open, positive communication with parents, acting as a trusted link between home and school.
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 Collaborate with colleagues to ensure coherence within the IB framework and school philosophy.
 
 
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Proven experience working with infants and toddlers (3 months&ndash;3 years).
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 Degree or professional qualification in Early Years/Nursery Education (required for visa purposes).
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 English proficiency for communication with staff and families.
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 Flexible, team-oriented, and culturally sensitive approach.
 
 
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 Application Process:
 
 
 
 There are
 
 multiple nursery teaching roles available
 
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 joint application process
 
 to select the most outstanding candidates. Assignments to specific age groups (either 3&ndash;11 months or 1&ndash;3 years) will be based on your experience and preferences, which we encourage you to share during the process.
 
 
 If you are interested in being considered for the
 
 Early Years Lead Teacher role
 
 , please mention this during your interview.
 
 
 
 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 Be part of creating a pioneering school in a world-class destination.
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 Work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong professional development support.
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 Enjoy a collaborative, innovative environment backed by the SEK Education Group.
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 Live and work in a premium beach destination focused on sustainability and wellness.
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Nursery Teacher

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 We are seeking an
 
 Art &amp; Design Teacher
 
 for a combined role spanning
 
 Nursery to Grade 10
 
 . This role suits a creative, adaptable educator who is comfortable working across a wide age range and excited by the opportunity to shape art, design and creative spaces in a growing school.
 
 
 
 The role
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will deliver
 
 Art across the whole school (IB PYP &amp; MYP)
 
 and
 
 Design (MYP)
 
 , adapting their practice to meet the needs of students from early childhood through to secondary.
 
 
 
 Art (Nursery&ndash;Grade 10)
 
 
 
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 Art is taught to all students, one module per week, from Nursery through Grade 10
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 The role has a strong Early Years and Primary focus, where a warm, nurturing approach and developmentally appropriate practice are essential
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 The teacher will also confidently adapt approaches for upper primary and secondary students, ensuring progression in skills, creativity and conceptual understanding
 
 
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 Design &amp; Makerspace (MYP)
 
 
 
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 Design is taught for two modules per week within the IB Middle Years Programme, in multigrade classes
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 The teacher will lead the makerspace as a creative hub, designing inquiry-based learning aligned with the IB Design cycle and supporting hands-on problem-solving, design thinking and prototyping across the school.
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 While Design is not a standalone subject in the PYP, the teacher will collaborate with and support PYP Homeroom teachers in integrating design principles and makerspace activities into their units of inquiry
 
 
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 Wider contribution to school life
 
 
 
 As a startup school, all staff contribute beyond their core teaching responsibilities. For this role, this includes:
 
 
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 Contributing to school communications, including supporting photography, documenting learning, and providing content for internal and external communication channels
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 Experience in photography, communications, marketing or social media is highly valued and will strengthen an application, but a willingness to learn and actively contribute is essential
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 Encouraging interest in robotics, programming and creative technologies, including through extracurricular activities
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 Remaining flexible to support other areas of the school as needs evolve and where skills allow
 
 
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 We are looking for someone who:
 
 
 
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 Is adaptable, resilient and comfortable with change
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 Enjoys working with very young children and secondary students
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 Thrives in a multicultural, multilingual environment
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 Is excited by the challenge of helping to build and shape a new school
 
 
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 Why join us?
 
 
 
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 A rare opportunity to define art, design and creative learning from the ground up
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 Stateoftheart facilities, including a dedicated makerspace
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 The chance to make a meaningful impact in a small, growing IB school
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 Strong professional learning support through the SEK Education Group
 
 
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 Starting salary: 140.000 SAR / Year
 
 
 
 Final salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
 
 
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Art & Design Teacher (Nursery–Grade 10)

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 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are hiring
 
 a teacher for each of our primary multigrade classes
 
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 Kindergarten &amp; Grade 1 (2 positions)
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 Grades 2 &amp; 3
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 Grades 4 &amp; 5
 
 
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 There is a
 
 shared application process
 
 for all four positions. Our goal is to select the most outstanding IB PYP practitioners while balancing this with experience and skills suited to the specific age groups.
 
 
 As a
 
 PYP homeroom teacher
 
 , you will:
 
 
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 Act as class teacher and tutor, maintaining close communication with families and supporting students&rsquo; integration into the school.
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 Lead planning and delivery of IB Primary Years Programme units of inquiry, ensuring a transdisciplinary approach that integrates subject areas.
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 Deliver English, Mathematics, Natural and Social Sciences, and Art within the inquiry framework.
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 Collaborate with specialist teachers for Arabic, Spanish, Islamic Studies, and other subjects to ensure shared approach with units of inquiry.
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 Differentiate instruction for multigrade classes and a diverse, multilingual student population, ensuring all learners meet their goals.
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 Contribute to curriculum development adapted to the local context while meeting IB standards.
 
 
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 School Context &amp; Impact on the Role
 
 
 
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 Our students come from families relocating for work in the area; enrollment can occur year-round, requiring flexibility and adaptability.
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 Expect a highly diverse cultural and linguistic mix and the need to create a welcoming environment for students new to the area.
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 As a new school, systems and structures are evolving&mdash;ideal candidates are proactive, collaborative, and excited to help shape the school culture.
 
 
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 Key Attributes
 
 
 
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 Adaptability and resilience in a fast-changing environment.
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 Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
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 Strong collaboration and communication skills.
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 Initiative and creativity in curriculum planning.
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 Commitment to inquiry-based, student-centered learning.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Minimum Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Education or related field.
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 Proven ability to teach across multiple subject areas within an integrated curriculum framework.
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 Fluency in English (additional languages an advantage).
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 Willingness to relocate and embrace life in a developing international community.
 
 
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 Desired
 
 
 
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 IB PYP training and experience (minimum 2 years preferred).
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 Experience differentiating instruction for mixed-age or multigrade classes.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 State-of-the-art facilities in a premium beach destination.
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 Opportunity to make your mark on a new school and shape its future.
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 Professional development and support through the SEK Education Group network.
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PYP Homeroom Teacher

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 Age Groups:
 
 
 
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 PreK: 3&ndash;5 years
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 Kindergarten / Grade 1: 5&ndash;7 years (depending on student numbers)
 
 
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 We are seeking a
 
 Early Years Support Staff member
 
 to support teaching and learning in PreK and Kindergarten classes. This role focuses on supporting classroom instruction, smallgroup learning, and student wellbeing while working closely with the class teacher in a structured and stimulating early childhood environment.
 
 
 Children in these age groups are expected to be increasingly independent. As such, the role places greater emphasis on
 
 learning support and classroom assistance
 
 , while still requiring flexibility to support care and wellbeing needs when required.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Support the class teacher in the effective daytoday running of the classroom.
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 Assist with the delivery of learning activities, including phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and playbased learning.
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 Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce learning objectives.
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 Support classroom routines and promote positive behaviour and engagement.
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 Help create a calm, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
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 Support students&rsquo; wellbeing and personal needs when required, including hygiene and care support.
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 Supervise transitions, play times, and daily routines in line with school expectations.
 
 
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 Role Context:
 
 
 
 The class teacher is responsible for planning, assessment, and overall classroom direction. The Early Years Support Staff member plays an active role in supporting the teaching and learning process and is an important contributor to the classroom team. While planning is not required, collaboration, initiative, and professional input are encouraged.
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Must already have the legal right to work in Saudi Arabia, or be the spouse/husband of an SEK employee.
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 Experience working with children aged 3&ndash;7 years.
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 Experience in a school or early years educational setting preferred.
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 Ability to support early literacy, including phonics, is highly valued.
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 First aid training is an advantage.
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 Good physical health and ability to support active classroom environments.
 
 
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 Personal Attributes:
 
 
 
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 Warm, patient, and supportive approach with children.
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 Positive and proactive attitude.
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 Flexible and able to adapt to classroom needs.
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 Confidence to support small groups and lead simple activities.
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 Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to work in a highquality early years and primary learning environment.
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 Supportive team culture within a growing international school.
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 Modern facilities and a strong focus on child development and wellbeing.
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 Professional, international working environment in a unique location.
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 Salary starts on 60.000 SAR/year. Final salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
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Early Years Support Staff (PreK and Kindergarten)

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 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking an
 
 Islamic Studies Teacher
 
 to deliver Islamic Studies across a wide age range (approximately ages 3&ndash;16) in a small, diverse, and multilingual school community. This role requires a high level of
 
 flexibility, differentiation, and curriculum planning
 
 , as classes are
 
 multigrade
 
 and include
 
 both Arabic and non Arabic speakers within the same group
 
 .
 
 
 The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the development of Islamic Studies in a new international school context, ensuring alignment with the
 
 Saudi national curriculum
 
 while working within the
 
 International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy
 
 .
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Teach Islamic Studies to students from Early Years through Secondary in multigrade classes, with separate planning to meet ageappropriate objectives.
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 Deliver lessons effectively to both native and nonnative Arabic speakers, managing different levels of Arabic and English proficiency within the same class.
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 Plan and assess learning to meet the requirements of the Saudi national curriculum, while aligning with the school&rsquo;s IB framework and learnercentred approach.
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 Use Arabic and English as appropriate to ensure access, understanding, and inclusion for all students.
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 Take a leading role in the organisation and delivery of Islamic traditions, events, celebrations, and customs, supporting the wider school community.
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 Contribute flexibly to other school needs as they evolve in a startup environment.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Degree in Islamic Studies (mandatory).
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 Nativelevel Arabic with a high level of English; ability to teach bilingually is essential.
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 Comfortable teaching students from ages 3 to 16.
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 Proven ability (or strong potential) to differentiate effectively for mixedage and mixedlanguage classes.
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 Willingness and confidence to work in a new, evolving school, with changing student numbers and structures.
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 Saudi nationality strongly preferred.
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 Ability to also teach Arabic language is highly valued and will provide additional flexibility.
 
 
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 Personal Profile
 
 
 
 This role will suit a teacher who is:
 
 
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 Adaptable and resilient
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 Culturally sensitive and communityminded
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 Comfortable creating systems, curriculum, and resources from the ground up
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 A collaborative team player with initiative
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 Flexible in taking on additional responsibilities as the school grows
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 Small class sizes and the opportunity to work closely with students and families
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 A unique chance to shape Islamic Studies in a new international school
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 Strong professional support through the SEK Education Group network
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 Stateoftheart facilities in a premium, sustainabilityfocused coastal destination
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 The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is growing with its community
 
 
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 Starting salary: 140.000 SAR / Year
 
 
 
 Final salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
 
 
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Islamic Studies Teacher

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 We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable
 
 Arabic Teacher
 
 to join our growing school community in Amaala, Saudi Arabia. This is a startup environment with a diverse, multilingual student population and a strong focus on flexibility, collaboration, and inclusive practice.
 
 
 
 Role overview
 
 
 
 The Arabic Teacher will deliver highquality Arabic language instruction to
 
 both native and nonnative speakers
 
 , often within
 
 multigrade classes
 
 where students of different ages, stages, and language profiles may learn together. In the lower years, native and nonnative Arabic speakers will be taught in the same class, requiring strong differentiation skills and flexible planning. In older years, classes may be separated by language profile depending on student numbers, though combined classes may still be required.
 
 
 Arabic is a national subject in Saudi Arabia, and the role requires careful alignment of the
 
 Saudi national curriculum objectives
 
 within the school&rsquo;s
 
 International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and philosophy
 
 .
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Plan and deliver engaging Arabic lessons for native and nonnative speakers across a range of ages and abilities
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 Differentiate effectively within multigrade classes to ensure age and gradelevel objectives are met
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 Develop parallel or differentiated planning where native and nonnative learners are taught within the same class
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 Align Arabic teaching with Saudi national requirements while embedding IB approaches to teaching and learning
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 Collaborate closely with colleagues, including homeroom teachers
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 Contribute flexibly to the wider life of the school as needs evolve
 
 
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 Profiles we are recruiting for
 
 
 
 This is a
 
 joint recruitment process for two Arabic teaching roles
 
 . Final allocation will depend on student numbers and school needs. Candidates are asked to indicate their preference, strongest experience area and willingness to do each role.
 
 
 
 Profile 1 &ndash; Older students (PYP/MYP focus)
 
 
 
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 Students aged approximately 7&ndash;16
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 Predominant focus on native Arabic speakers in the PYP from Grade 2 upwards
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 MYP Language &amp; Literature classes for native speakers and Language Acquisition classes for nonnative Arabic speakers
 
 
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 Profile 2 &ndash; Early Years and Primary
 
 
 
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 Students aged approximately 1&ndash;11
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 Combined native and nonnative Arabic up to age 6
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 Nonnative Arabic for ages 7&ndash;11
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 Requires a warm, playful, and nurturing approach with younger children
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 Due to cultural expectations, a female profile is preferred for this role
 
 
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 Essential requirements
 
 
 
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 Degree in Arabic
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 Nativelevel Arabic proficiency, with a high level of English highly valued for school communication
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 Ability to teach both native and nonnative Arabic speakers
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 Strong experience or confidence working in multigrade classrooms
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 Flexibility to adapt to changing class structures and student numbers
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 Willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities in a startup school environment
 
 
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 Desirable
 
 
 
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 Experience with the International Baccalaureate (PYP and/or MYP)
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 Ability to also teach Islamic Studies, providing additional staffing flexibility
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 Experience supporting wider school activities beyond core teaching duties
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 Saudi nationality and/or experience working in the country
 
 
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 What we are looking for
 
 
 
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 Adaptability and resilience
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 Cultural sensitivity
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 A teamoriented, collaborative mindset
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 Initiative and openness to building something new
 
 
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 Why join us
 
 
 
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 Unique opportunity to help shape a new IB school from the ground up
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 Stateoftheart facilities in a premium, purposebuilt resort destination
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 Part of the SEK Education Group, with access to professional learning and international expertise
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 A closeknit school community making a meaningful difference for families relocating to the region
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Arabic Teacher