Humanities Teacher – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Humanities Teacher  | High Achieving, IB Accredited School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia  | Next Academic Year (August 2023)

Here at International Teaching World (ITW), we are currently supporting one of the leading international schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based in the metropolis that is Jeddah with the recruitment of a highly talented teacher of Humanities. This outstanding school caters for students from Kindergarten, all the way up to grade 12 and is home to a highly international demographic student populous, with children attending the school from over 60 countries . The school has also been accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS)  and has also gained full authorisation by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). The school is recognised in the Middle East as an outstanding international school, and observation reports remark on  the school’s directors and management team for it’s continual work with regards  improvement and the engaging of the school’s wider community.

The school is also incredibly well resourced with large, spacious and fully modernized and has fully equipt classrooms across the entirety of the school. World class resources are provided throughout the campus for the delivery of athletics, basketball, volleyball, hockey, racket sports and water sports. The campus is also home to brand new Science labs, complete with specialist equipment. The teaching of Music is facilitated by spacious rooms inclusive of instruments and recording equipment allowing students to explore their musical skills at the very beginning of their time with in the school. Attractive performing arts studios are provided, complete with professional sound and lighting equipment, allowing students to show off their performance skills. The school’s Libraries serve the community with an ever-growing collection of books, reference materials and on-line resources. The libraries are at the heart of the school and aim to promote and embrace a reading culture and to promote independent learning and  research skills.

Salary & Benefits:

**TAX-FREE Salary of up to SAR 16,000 a month

(Approximately, $ 4,270, £ 3,400, € 4 900, C$ 5800, A$ 6400, ZD6,940, ZAR 78,000)

**Brand New, Fully Furnished, State of the Art Accommodation OR Generous Accommodation Allowance

**Tuition Fees provided for up to TWO Dependants
**FREE Annual Return Flight Ticket Home, per Academic Year
**FREE Baggage Allowance (one time payment upon receipts)
**FREE Utility Allowance
**FREE Private, International Health Insurance;  
**FREE Visa
 **Extensive Professional Development Opportunities (paid for and provided by school)

**End of Service Gratuity; An additional month’s salary for every year of service to the school paid at the completion of contract (Contract Renewable)

The Ideal Candidate

This outstanding school  are seeking teachers with capabilities Humanities with a history of excellence in the subject areas. Teachers will be responsible for the delivery of engaging lessons via a standardized curriculum,. Humanities teachers will be responsible for the teaching and assessment of a mixed demographic of student through out the ages of 11 – 15  years old.    The ideal candidate will consistently provide highly engaging lessons. Teachers will also demonstrate the ability to assess students learning within the field off Humanities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion and commitment to the area and will be able to multi task, source appropriate learning material from a wide range of resources, and create a colourful learning environment, promoting every child’s right to learn. References will indicate a minimum of two years of excellent practice within the field of Humanities.

Educational and Experience (Requirements)

*Bachelor’s Degree in a Geographical, Historical or Humanities based field

(Relative to subject area)

*PGCE with QTS, Valid US Teaching Licence, Bachelor of Education, Irish Teaching Council Registration, SACE etc.

(Recognised Teaching Qualification)

*Candidates require a minimum of two years teaching experience

(As per visa requirements)

The Opportunity (Life in Jeddah)

Jeddah has long been considered one of the world’s most attractive regions to work and stay by travelling ex-pats due to the incredibly competitive salaries offered by both private and public companies, the glorious weather, and the incredibly high standard of living one is able to enjoy when spending time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 Alongside  it’s global reputation for offering extremely competitive, tax-free salaries, Saudi Arabia also quietly maintains has a lower cost of living than many of it’s Middle Eastern counterparts, making it one of if not thee most financially rewarding regions to carry out one’s professional specialism. As-well as the opportunity for remarkable saving opportunities, professionals from all over the globe able to enjoy an incredibly rewarding lifestyle, with employment packages includes state of the art housing, travel allowances amongst a host of other rewards for their ex patriot work force. With the regions additional focusses on tourism, modernization and education, it is clear to see the both strong and developing attraction.

Jeddah, the region is blessed geographically; being located on the beautiful Red Sea which is not only home to golden beaches . Among the coral reefs, one is able to spot all types of colourful water life through the lenses of a clear, crystal blue sea. Sports enthusiasts living in Jeddah will also rejoice. In addition to golfing, horse riding, fishing, sailing, water skiing, and wind surfing, the region is also consistently becoming the location selected to host an array of  first class sporting events for people to enjoy allowing for all types of incredible experiences during resident’s free time..

When it comes to cultural life in Jeddah, The region often host a wide array of cultural evenings, festivities and events that are accessible to the public. For instance, fashion launches, food festivals, as well as sponsored activities for families and kids, are perennial favourites. The opportunity for fine dining, luxury shopping experiences and sightseeing are also hugely vast. There are lots of opportunities in Jeddah for fans of international cuisines offering find plenty of options: Chinese, French, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Lebanese, Mexican, Thai, Turkish, and US American restaurants are all are within easy reach. Of course, you should make sure to taste some seafood specialities as well.

After an evening of fine dining, ex pats, tourists and residents alike are able to experience the glories and landmarks of its ancient past, as well as the incredible silver skylines and towering sky scrapers within the regions metropolitan districts, allowing for constantly new things to do and try. Travel opportunities in half term breaks and even long weekends are extremely accessible also with the likes of  Istanbul or Dubai just a short flight away.

So what could you possibly be waiting for?

If you are a  talented teacher of  Humanities,  have a passion for developing the talents of young people, and would relish the opportunity to take your wonderful skill sets to he incredible metropolis of Jeddah,  please ’APPLY NOW’ for the opportunity to be considered for the opportunity of on-line interview via Microsoft Teams with this wonderful school group.

**Please be sure to copy and paste the job title of the position of interest in the subject area of the email, alongside a brief introductory message, with the most recent version of your Curriculum Vitae attached**

Alternatively, you can reach out directly on +44 (0) 208 277 10 10 to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.