Aldenham Prep Riyadh is part of the Aldenham Education Group and is integrated very closely with Aldenham School in the UK, which was founded in 1597. It opened to its first students in September 2022 and, due to continued growth, there is an outstanding opportunity for English Teachers (Year 5 - Year 8) to join a talented and dedicated team.

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates will have the chance subsequently to undertake a Head of Department role and grow with the group as it expands its network of schools.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Specialist English Teacher to join our team in Saudi Arabia. As an English language teaching expert, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons to students, focusing on all aspects of language acquisition, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You will bring your deep understanding of English language teaching methods to the classroom, helping students of various proficiency levels excel in their studies. This is an excellent opportunity for a British educator to expand their career in an international setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Teaching and Instruction:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective English language lessons to students of diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels.
• Teach the four core language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) with an emphasis on interactive, communicative teaching methods.
• Integrate British curriculum and educational strategies into the classroom, aligning lessons with learning objectives and student needs.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and encourage them to develop critical thinking and independent learning skills.

2. Curriculum Development:

• Collaborate with other teachers to design, develop, and implement a tailored English curriculum that meets British and international educational standards.
• Regularly update and adapt teaching materials to reflect current English language trends, incorporating the latest pedagogical methods.
• Assess and modify lesson plans to cater to individual learning needs, ensuring an inclusive classroom environment.

3.Classroom Management:

• Maintain a positive, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment where students feel confident in their language learning.
• Apply effective classroom management strategies to ensure a productive and focused atmosphere.
• Foster a culture of respect and discipline, in line with British educational values, while encouraging participation and dialogue.

4.Assessment and Evaluation:

• Conduct regular assessments (both formal and informal) to monitor student progress, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Track and report on student achievement in line with both British and local educational standards.
• Provide detailed, timely feedback to students and parents to ensure continuous academic growth.

5.Student Support:

• Provide additional academic support and language development assistance for students who need extra help.
• Encourage and motivate students to develop their English language skills beyond the classroom, promoting independent study habits.
• Support students in achieving their language learning goals and prepare them for both international and local exams.

6.Professional Development:

• Stay current with developments in the field of English language teaching by attending professional development workshops and conferences.
• Engage in regular reflection and self-assessment to continually improve teaching practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and enhance the overall quality of teaching in the school.

7.Parent and Community Engagement:

• Regularly communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Participate in school-wide events, meetings, and workshops, strengthening the school community and supporting a strong educational partnership with parents.

Job Specifications:

Education and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Applied Linguistics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• A teaching qualification such as PGCE, CELTA, TEFL, or TESOL is essential.
• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) from the UK is highly advantageous.

Experience:

• Proven experience as an English teacher in the UK or internationally, with a particular focus on teaching English to non-native speakers.
• Experience working within international schools or UK-based schools is an advantage.
• Experience in teaching a range of English language levels, from beginner to advanced.

Skills and Abilities:

• Language proficiency: Native-level English speaker with strong command of the language (both written and spoken).
• Classroom management: Strong ability to create an engaging, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Cultural awareness: Understanding and appreciation of the cultural differences that may exist within the diverse student body in KSA.
• Technology proficiency: Comfortable using modern teaching tools, such as interactive whiteboards, online learning platforms, and educational apps.
• Adaptability: Ability to modify teaching methods to meet the needs of different learners, ensuring that all students can succeed.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Passion for teaching and an enthusiasm for helping students develop their language skills.
• Flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor, particularly when working in a cross-cultural environment.
• A professional, proactive, and collaborative attitude.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position
• Standard working hours, with flexibility for occasional after-hours meetings, events, or parent-teacher conferences.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, which includes tax free salary, accommodation, medical insurance, annual flights, relocation allowance and other expat perks.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and copies of your qualifications and teaching certifications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.

Aldenham Prep School Riyadh Offers Day Education for boys and girls from 3-13 to develop and thrive in a creative and caring environment.

Aldenham Prep Riyadh is part of the Aldenham Education Group and is integrated closely with Aldenham School in the UK, which was founded in 1597. Boys and girls have the opportunity for a smooth transition of education from 3-18 years, focussing on developing the whole child. An excellent all round education.

We are proud to be bringing this same quality of education to Riyadh, and the links between the two schools will be extremely strong. Such links across cultures and countries are ever more important in preparing our children for the global and interconnected world they will inhabit when they leave school.

Our Mission Statement states that:

‘At Aldenham Prep School, we provide a happy, nurturing and warm environment

where quality learning takes place and the needs of each individual child are fulfilled.’

The school is dedicated to ensuring the flexibility for each child to develop his/her own individual abilities and academic excellences whilst meeting new challenges. In short, we provide the highest standards of education, which promote the development of all-around talents, whether they be academic, creative, or sporting.

We offer all of our pupils exceptional opportunities. Our boys and girls are at the heart of all we do. The children are Aldenham.

Our Key Aims:

To encourage a love of learning in order to aspire to academic excellence and a broad education for all pupils

To foster good relationships and partnership between staff, pupils, parents and the wider community

To ensure that each individual pupil is nurtured and encouraged to make the most of their own special talents

To emphasise the importance of the social, moral and spiritual dimensions of community life in a modern society

To provide a well planned, well organised environment giving children rich and stimulating experiences

We believe very strongly in offering breadth within our curriculum, so that the all round talents of each individual child may be developed. This involves promoting the academic, creative and sporting facets of school life, as well as fostering children’s natural curiosity, in order to empower them with a life long love of learning.

The timetable consists of English, Maths and Science, as well as ICT, Art, DT, Geography and History. There is also specialist teaching in Drama, Music, PE & Games (including swimming).

Saudi culture and Arabic language

The Aldenham curriculum is tailored to fit with our local Riyadh setting. Arabic language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are central and important components of our curriculum, and we are careful to ensure that our whole curriculum, whilst British in nature and based on our UK School curriculum, is set truely in the context of being a School in the Kingdom. Arabic language, for instance, is offered from the Lower School onwards and is delivered by subject specialist teachers.

Parents are kept well informed of their children’s learning through lists of curriculum topics and curriculum evenings at the start of each year.

Aldenham has a strong tradition of Sport. Games and Physical Education are a very important part of life at the Prep School. Each class has one PE lesson per week with a specialist teacher and a Games afternoon. There is also a weekly swimming lesson.

Major sports are Football, Netball, Hockey, Cricket and Basketball. The children also have the opportunity to experience a number of minor sports such as Badminton, Climbing and Trampolining.

Aldenham in the UK:

The Flagship of the Aldenham Foundation and founded in 1597, Aldenham UK is steeped in history with hundreds of years of academic excellence. It embodies the best of timeless traditions and universal values, along with a documented history of a forward-thinking culture that has differentiated it from its peers.

At Aldenham we remember that achievement is an individual matter, be it entry to an Oxbridge college, a sporting or cultural goal or it may simply involve growing up into a well-balanced individual. Dedicated teaching is at the heart of this endeavour as we help our students to focus on their own plans, while our teachers focus on our students.

In 1596, Queen Elizabeth I gave royal assent for the founding of a school to Richard Platt, a nobleman and philanthropist. Aldenham School was established and the foundation stone was laid in 1597. This School had, and still has, at its heart the concept of an all round education. Unlike some other schools established at that time, Aldenham looked beyond the solely classical education to include even such things as ‘archery’ in the curriculum, in recognition that body, mind and spirit all needed to be developed. This focus on educating the whole child runs deep through the Aldenham veins and we are proud that hundreds of years later it is still what we are famous for.

Aldenham School in the UK has been educating children on the same original glorious site, with easy access to central London and all that the capital offers. An Aldenham education has the perfect blend of history and tradition with a modern focus. We use our experience and wisdom from the past to prepare our students to navigate a path into the future.