English Language And English Literature Teacher
Position overview
The successful candidate will teach KS3 English language and literature, as well as KS4 Edexcel IGCSE English language and English literature. Experienced candidates will have the opportunity to join our A level team, teaching Edexcel A level English language and literature.
We are looking for an inspirational teacher who is passionate about English, committed to achieving excellent outcomes for students, and eager to make a positive contribution to the wider English department.
Although we are looking for an immediate start, we are open to applications from candidates who are available from January, April or August 2027.
Position duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across KS3/4, differentiating for the full range of abilities.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and proficiently.
Have decisiveness in classroom management.
Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the goals and objectives of a clearly defined and documented curriculum.
Plan and teach a student-centred curriculum that develops skills, knowledge, creativity, and confidence.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Observe, monitor and record student progress with excellent personal administration skills.
Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class.
Use educational technology effectively to enhance learning and broaden learning experiences.
Be flexible and adaptable to changes with regards to distance learning if necessary.
Be committed to the school’s pastoral system in the role of form tutor.
Be committed to supporting student wellbeing and academic care.
Champion digital literacy initiatives and innovative practice.
Contribute to whole-school events, performances, and enrichment activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Headteacher or the Assistant Principals.
Qualifications and knowledge
The ideal candidate will have:
University degree in the subject area of employment (master’s degree preferred).
Current teacher certification in the required subject area. Certification should be from a nationally recognised institution with a minimum of two years of teaching.
Experience and skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven track record teaching GCSE/IGCSE at secondary level is essential. Experience at teaching A level English language and/or literature would be an advantage.
Experience with Google Education Suite.
Ability to inspire students across ability levels.
Excellent communication; clear, professional, and approachable.
Ability to lead or contribute to extra-curricular activities.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Fluent in English and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Safeguarding
British School Dhahran is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal background checks from both your home country and your current country of employment, as well as satisfactory professional references. Each referee will be contacted to verify their reference. One reference must be provided by your current headteacher.
In line with our safeguarding policy, candidates who do not provide complete and verifiable reference details, including valid email addresses for all referees, will not be shortlisted. Please review your application carefully before submitting it. As part of the recruitment process, the school will also conduct an online search of shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information that may warrant further discussion at interview.
Important information
Appointments are subject to the successful completion of all employment and visa requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As eligibility requirements may vary according to nationality and can change, candidates are advised to check their visa eligibility before applying. Currently, Kingdom regulations for international teaching positions state that only UK, USA, Ireland, Canadian, South African, Australian and New Zealand passport holders would be eligible for this position.
The school will consider all applications fairly; however, an offer of employment cannot be confirmed where the necessary visa or work authorisation cannot be obtained.