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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 a Primary Class Teacher to join a talented and dedicated team, as soon as possible.
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates may have the chance subsequently to undertake a leadership or management role, and grow with the group as it expands its network of schools.
Class Teachers have a responsibility for delivering the majority of the curriculum to their class, but will work closely with colleagues ensuring a collaborative approach to teaching and learning across the Year Group. The children therefore receive the same opportunities, and all teachers feel supported by a strong team.
Arabic, Islamic, Music and PE will be taught by specialist teachers to enhance the curriculum. Each class receives support from a dedicated Teaching Assistant.
The offer to successful candidates:

• A tax free salary based on level of qualifications and experience which will allow teachers to save a significant part of their salary
• High quality furnished one bedroom apartments will be provided to single teachers
• Free transportation to and from the school each day
• Medical and life insurance
• Free flights, annual travel allowance, visa support and relocation allowance

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• actively promote the school's vision, aims and values through enthusiastic participation in all areas of school life
• share and support the school's commitment to provide an all-round, outstanding education for all our children
• always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge children
• have the highest aspirations for all our children's development and achievements, both in and out of the classroom
• offer excellent pastoral care for all children
• respect and support Saudi culture

Teaching and Learning:
You will be expected to:

• deliver our broad and balanced curriculum
• deliver well-planned, engaging and creative lessons, ensuring that the needs of all children are met
• facilitate and encourage high quality learning which provides children with the opportunity to achieve their full potential
• use technology to enhance teaching and support learning
• differentiate appropriately, using approaches that enable every student to access all areas of the curriculum and make excellent progress
• demonstrate excellent subject knowledge relevant to the age group
• set students challenging developmental goals and draw upon varied strategies, resources and technologies in order to support students in achieving these goals
• make effective use of Teaching Support Assistants to support children in class
• follow the Aldenham procedures for assessing, recording and reporting on children's achievements and to use this information effectively to influence future learning and convey progress in report writing
• provide students with regular written and oral feedback and encourage them to reflect and respond to their feedback
• participate fully in co-curricular and activity programmes

Other Responsibilities:

• follow and implement School Policies and procedures in and out of the classroom
• provide a safe, purposeful and well-managed learning environment
• value the home-school-community partnership, working closely with other members of staff to establish and manage good relationships with parents and key stakeholders

Professional Standards:

• attend assemblies, departmental meetings, parents' evenings, school functions and other staff meetings
• recognise the importance of being an exemplary role model to all children within the School
• maintain high standards of professional behaviour in accordance with the school ethos, including timekeeping and personal presentation
• take personal responsibility for evaluating and reflecting upon your teaching in order to continually develop and improve your practice
• always maintain professional and productive relationships with colleagues
• always promote the school in a positive manner
• fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as requested by the Head

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are reported in line with the School policy
• demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and children's well-being

Person Specification:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• relevant Bachelor's Degree, ideally gained at a UK University
• UK Postgraduate Certificate of Education or Qualified Teacher Status
• minimum of two years' relevant teaching experience, ideally
• excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England
• a strong academic background, stature and experience that will command the respect of pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community
• a commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of students
• knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice

Desirable skills and experience:

• an understanding of the demands of a UK independent school environment
• experience working with children who have English as an Additional Language
• a secure knowledge of using technology to support education

Personal Qualities:

• passionate about all round education and can inspire children to have a lifelong love of learning
• understanding of the needs, challenges and opportunities in the context of an international community
• positive team player
• light-spirited, has a growth mindset and the ability to laugh with others
• energy and charisma to create a positive learning environment in line with the School's vision
• self-starter and driven to succeed
• enthusiastic, hard worker who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the curriculum is accessible to all and to challenge their students
• willing to listen to others and collaborate, sharing best practice to ensure excellent outcomes for all children

Aldenham work in close partnership with Worldteachers Recruitment who will assist you at all stages of the recruitment process.

Aldenham Prep School Riyadh Offers Day Education for boys and girls from 3-11 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.
Working for Aldenham
Brings great rewards. In addition to competitive salary and benefits packages, employees are joining an integrated global team where the ethos and culture of the UK Foundation runs deeply through all our schools internationally. We are NOT a franchised brand licensed to other operators. We ARE Aldenham.
Please see the document attached showcasing the modern accommodation that is included in Aldenham's job package.

Beginning a career with an Aldenham Education Group school opens the pathway to exceptional opportunities all over the world, positive professional development and a fulfilled working life.