Downe House Riyadh opened in August 2022 and is the first British private all-
girls ' school for 3-18 year olds to establish in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The opening of a new school is always an incredibly exciting time. 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.
This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for someone who has the qualities,
skills and experience to be the Head of Pre-Prep at Downe House Riyadh in its
2nd year. The successful candidate will be a member of SLT and work closely
with the Principal with the objective of delivering an outstanding, all-round
education for its 3-7 year old pupils. As a part of SLT, the successful
candidate will be responsible for some school-wide areas too, in line with
their experience and skills.
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 of Downe House UK. The curriculum will be sensitively adapted for
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring girls will excel in Arabic language and
Islamic Studies, alongside other subjects. Downe House Riyadh is accepting
admissions from Pre-School to Year 11 (ages 3 to 15) in our opening year.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
* is passionate about ensuring all children receive the best possible all-round education in a safe and caring environment.
* wants to commit to the excitement and challenges of leading a school through its early years of development and beyond.
* has an excellent track record of leading and managing staff.
* has presence and the ability to lead and inspire pupils and staff alike.
* takes action to implement a vision and to drive execution.
* collaborates and is comfortable working as a team leader and a team member.
* sees the benefit of having excellent relationships with staff, pupils and parents.
* is capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
* has gravitas, integrity, inter-cultural awareness and highly developed interpersonal skills.
In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert
text - here you will be able to download an application form.
After considering the details of the candidate information pack, job
description and person specification, complete all sections of the application
form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this
position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the
school.
Any submission without a completed Downe House Riyadh Application Form will
not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Friday 20 January 2023.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly.
Downe House Riyadh reserves the right to appoint before the closing date and
early application is therefore advised.
For more information or an informal conversation please contact
[email protected]
Downe House Riyadh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject
to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their
home country that is less than 6 months old.
By applying for this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by
Downe House Riyadh and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you
also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank
details and medical information, being held by Downe House Riyadh and its
affiliates.
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