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Headteacher (female)

• Early Years/Primary SEN school (ASC)
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Start August 2026
• Working hours are 7.00am – 3.00pm (Sun – Thurs); school holidays in line with KSA Ministry of Education calendar
• Tax free package ( up to £90,000 DOE inclusive of salary, accommodation and travel allowance paid in local currency SAR)

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a reputable organisation that provides education and residential care to children and young people with SEND in the UK and abroad.

This organisation are seeking an innovative, dedicated female Head Teacher to lead a SEN School in Saudi Arabia that will support children across EYFS and primary.We need someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding education for children with special education needs and who thrives in an innovative, dynamic, and culturally diverse setting. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of inclusive education in the region.

Benefits

• Tax free package (up to £90,000 DOE inclusive of salary, accommodation and travel allowance paid in local currency SAR)
• Opportunity to make a name for yourself leading a flagship school

About the Role

As Head Teacher, you will lead the school’s day-to-day operations, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and pastoral care. Working closely with the Executive Principal and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will establish a culture of high expectations, personalised support, and positive outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strong and visionary leadership, ensuring the school’s mission and values are embedded across all aspects of teaching and learning.
• Work alongside the Executive Principal to shape the strategic direction of the school and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive school culture where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Educational Excellence

• Oversee curriculum design and implementation, ensuring it meets the needs of SEN learners and aligns with international best practices.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning, embedding evidence-based approaches to pedagogy, behaviour support, and therapeutic interventions.
• Promote professional development and mentoring for staff to foster a high-performing team that is committed to student success.

Compliance & Operational Management

• Ensure full compliance with the KSA Ministry of Education guidelines and international safeguarding standards.
• Oversee school operations, including staffing, budget management, and resource allocation, to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
• Prepare the school for accreditation and external inspections, maintaining the highest standards of governance and accountability.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative and supportive school environment.
• Represent the school at regional and international events, promoting its vision and impact in the field of inclusive education.
• Engage with local and international partners to drive innovation and best practice in SEN provision.

Who We Are Looking For:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven leadership experience in a UK SEN primary school as a Head Teacher, Deputy Head, or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a specialism in SEN.
• A strong track record of improving outcomes for students with additional needs, with expertise in curriculum development, inclusion strategies, and whole-school leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and unite teams.
• Experience in an international setting or working within different educational systems is an advantage but not essential.
• There will also be clinical director, OT and SALT as well as an exec principal who is British.

About the School

• School opened 2025
• The school is likely to have between 50-70 pupils in 26/27
• Working hours are 7.00am – 3.00pm (Sun – Thurs); school holidays in line with KSA Ministry of Education calendar
• With growth plans over the two years to increase occupancy
• Local pupils with mild - moderate ASD
• English National Curriculum will be taught woven in with Saudi Cultural Education, curriculum is to be taught in Arabic

This is an exciting, career defining opportunity to lead a Early Years/Primary ASC school in Saudi Arabia. If this role sounds like your next career move then send your cv over to to jennifer@school-staff.co.uk or call

School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: £75,000.00-£90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

• Are you able to relocate to the KSA by August 2026?
• Do you have QTS
• Do you have at least 3 years deputy head or headteacher experience in a primary school the UK?
• Do you have ASC/SEN experience

Work Location: In person