Job description

The Head of Science (Senior School) role at The British International School Riyadh (BISR), Al Waha Campus, is a permanent, full-time leadership position responsible for leading the Science Department for students aged 11–18 within the English National Curriculum. BISR is a not-for-profit, co-educational British international school established in 1979, serving students aged 3–18 across multiple campuses in Riyadh. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO), and is a member of BSME, AoBSO, HMC, and COBIS. The role combines departmental leadership with teaching responsibilities and requires driving excellence in teaching and learning, curriculum development, assessment, and pastoral care. The Head of Science is expected to contribute actively to the school’s strategic pillars of learning, enrichment, and well-being, while supporting a holistic learning experience enriched by local and international contexts. The position involves ensuring high-quality learning experiences, effective assessment and feedback, positive learning environments, and student well-being in an intercultural setting. The role also includes contributing to the wider life of the school through co-curricular programmes, community events, and service learning initiatives, while fully supporting the school’s Mission, Vision, Motto, and REACH values. The position starts on 16 August 2026 and requires full compliance with safeguarding policies, including comprehensive background checks.