early years support staff (prek and kindergarten)

school nurse

SEK International Schools

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 We are seeking a
 
 qualified and experienced School Nurse
 
 to join our school community in Amaala. This is a permanent, fulltime position with responsibility for student health, wellbeing, and medical compliance in a unique and highresponsibility environment.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Set up, manage, and operate the school medical clinic
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 Provide first aid, routine medical care, and acute response for students and staff
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 Develop and implement medical procedures, protocols, emergency and evacuation plans
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 Maintain accurate medical records, including allergies, conditions, medications, and interventions
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 Ensure the school meets all local legal health and medical requirements
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 Liaise with local clinics, health authorities, and emergency services
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 Communicate clearly and tactfully with families regarding student health matters
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 Support the admissions process by advising on medical suitability and required accommodations
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 Deliver health education sessions to students on ageappropriate topics
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 Provide basic first aid training to staff
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 Support school events requiring medical cover outside regular hours (typically 1&ndash;2 times per month)
 
 
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 Important context:
 
 The role carries significant responsibility due to the school&rsquo;s remote location meaning there is no hospital in the immediate vicinity. Strong judgement, calm decisionmaking, and excellent preparation are essential.
 
 
 
 Working Hours
 
 
 
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 Sunday to Thursday, 07:00&ndash;15:30
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 Occasional additional hours for special school events
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Female candidate (as required under local regulations)
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 Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) nursing license, eligible for school employment
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 Experience working with children and young people
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 Ability to communicate confidently and sensitively in English with students, staff, and families
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 Highly organised, calm under pressure, and discreet
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 Comfortable working in a startup school environment with evolving systems
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 Willing to take initiative and contribute beyond a narrowly defined role
 
 
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 Personal Profile
 
 
 
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 Childcentred and compassionate
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 Adaptable, resilient, and proactive
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 Culturally sensitive and collaborative
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 Confident working independently
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 A rare opportunity to shape health systems and practice in a new international school
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 Modern, wellresourced facilities in a premium coastal destination
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 Part of a strong international education group with professional learning support
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 A closeknit, mission driven community where your work has a visible and meaningful impact
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 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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School Nurse

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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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 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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 Role overview
 
 
 
 The HR &amp; Government Relations Officer oversees all daytoday HR operations and government processes for the school, ensuring compliant, consistent, and peoplecentred practices. The role combines HR administration, employee relations, visa/Iqama processing, onboarding and welfare, and the upkeep of policies and staff records. It is primarily
 
 operational and executionfocused
 
 , with close collaboration across leadership, the project team, and the sister school.
 
 
 You will be the
 
 sole HR professional on site
 
 , working mostly with the
 
 Head of School
 
 (and at times the
 
 Project Manager
 
 ), and coordinating with HR/finance peers within the SEK network in Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Recruitment, eligibility &amp; contracts (smaller part of the role)
 
 
 
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 Screen candidates for visa/eligibility (age, nationality, qualifications, role alignment)
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 Coordinate interviews where time allows (posting roles is desirable but not core)
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 Issue/coordinate employment contracts, ensuring job titles and terms match visa requirements
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 Support leadership to ensure offers and conditions are clear and consistent
 
 
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 Conduct, performance &amp; culture
 
 
 
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 Maintain and update the Staff Handbook; ensure staff acknowledge receipt and understand expectations (dress code, punctuality, professional conduct, cultural norms)
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 Lead (in consultation with leadership) verbal/written warnings, disciplinary meetings, and documentation of underperformance&mdash;ensuring a fair, consistent process with a witness present
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 Act as the first formal point of contact for staff concerns, ensuring resolution pathways are clear and documented
 
 
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 Government relations &amp; sponsorship (Saudi context)
 
 
 
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 Manage endtoend work visa processes, entry/exit permissions, and Iqama logistics for international staff
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 Coordinate with external visa agents contracted by candidates; guide and escalate when issues arise
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 Ensure job titles, qualifications, contracts, and visa categories align to avoid application delays
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 Navigate required government platforms and procedures; keep leadership updated on timelines and requirements
 
 
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 Onboarding, arrival logistics &amp; staff welfare
 
 
 
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 Provide prearrival briefings (shipping belongings, pets, what to pack, travel notes, registering children at school)
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 Collect arrival details, arrange security clearance and site access, meet staff on arrival, and handover accommodation access (with Project Manager support for allocations and readiness)
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 Explain benefits, medical insurance, and leave entitlements; manage absence requests and related documentation (operational dayof sickness is handled by leadership for cover)
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 Offer cultural orientation for living and working in Saudi Arabia; curate local practical information (shopping, services, facilities) to help staff settle smoothly
 
 
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 Records, systems &amp; compliance
 
 
 
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 Maintain complete and secure HR files (contracts, visas, Iqamas, warnings, leave, attestations)
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 Ensure alignment with Saudi labour law, preparing documentation for audits/inspections and internal reviews
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 Uphold confidentiality and data protection across all HR processes; ensure consistent, evidencebased recordkeeping
 
 
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 Exit and offboarding
 
 
 
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 Manage endofservice processes (notice periods, documentation, final payments coordination with finance, exit permits, visa/Iqama cancellation)
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 Ensure offboarding is compliant, smooth, and properly documented
 
 
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 Collaboration &amp; ways of working
 
 
 
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 Report primarily to the Head of School; coordinate with the Project Manager depending on project phase
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 Align protocols with the sister school and seek guidance/escalation from SEK&rsquo;s Saudi HR/finance colleagues where appropriate
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 Ensure consistent messaging to staff: HR participates in or leads all conversations that define working conditions, so expectations remain clear and aligned
 
 
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 Experience, skills &amp; profile
 
 
 
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 At least 5&ndash;8 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within Saudi Arabia and with government relations/sponsorship responsibilities
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 Proven experience managing visas, Iqamas, and government processes with external agents and platforms
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 Strong track record in employee relations, conduct/discipline processes, and HR documentation
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 Highly organised, discreet, and calm&mdash;able to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and sound judgment
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 Clear communicator who can explain rules, steps, and decisions in plain language and follow through proactively
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 Arabic: required (to navigate government processes); English: required (for daily communication with leadership and staff)
 
 
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 Why join us?
 
 
 
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 Shape HR operations and government processes from the ground up in a new international school
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 Make a direct impact on staff wellbeing, consistency, and compliance during a critical startup phase
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 Collaborate with an experienced sister school and the SEK network while owning onsite delivery
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 Work in a unique, valuesdriven community within a worldclass development
 
 
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 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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HR & Government Relations Officer

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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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 Age Group:
 
 Nursery (3 months &ndash; 3 years)
 
 
 We are seeking an
 
 Early Years Support Staff member
 
 to work alongside the Nursery Teacher in supporting the daily care, safety, and wellbeing of young children. This is a hands-on role that plays a vital part in ensuring a clean, healthy, nurturing, and positive early years environment.
 
 
 The position is suitable for individuals who genuinely enjoy caring for babies and young children and who are comfortable with the physical and practical aspects of the role.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Support the Nursery Teacher in the day-to-day running of the classroom.
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 Carry out personal care duties, including feeding, nappy changing, changing clothes, cleaning, and supporting nap times.
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 Ensure children are safe, hygienic, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the day.
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 Assist with teacher-led educational and play-based activities.
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 Support small groups or individual children as directed by the teacher.
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 Help maintain a calm, stimulating, and welcoming classroom environment.
 
 
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 Role Context:
 
 
 
 The Nursery Teacher is responsible for planning and overall classroom direction. The Early Years Support Staff member works closely with the teacher to implement activities and provide the level of care required for very young children. While lesson planning is not part of this role, support staff are encouraged to share observations and contribute constructively as part of the team.
 
 
 
 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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 Previous experience working with babies and/or young children (3 months&ndash;3 years).
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 Experience in a nursery, school, or early years setting preferred.
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 First aid certification is an advantage.
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 Good physical health and ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
 
 
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 Personal Attributes:
 
 
 
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 Caring, patient, and warm nature.
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 Cheerful and positive attitude.
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 Flexible and willing to support where needed.
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 Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.
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 Capability to contribute to a safe, calm, and engaging learning environment.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to work in a high-quality early years setting within a start-up international school.
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 Supportive team environment with clear roles and expectations.
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 Modern facilities and a strong focus on child wellbeing.
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 Professional, international working environment in a unique location.
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 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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 </ul>
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Early Years Support Staff