Role Overview We are seeking an
Islamic Studies Teacher to deliver Islamic Studies across a wide age range (approximately ages 3-16) in a small, diverse, and multilingual school community. This role requires a high level of
flexibility, differentiation, and curriculum planning, as classes are
multigrade and include
both Arabic and non Arabic speakers within the same group.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the development of Islamic Studies in a new international school context, ensuring alignment with the
Saudi national curriculum while working within the
International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy.
Key Responsibilities - Teach Islamic Studies to students from Early Years through Secondary in multigrade classes, with separate planning to meet ageappropriate objectives.
- Deliver lessons effectively to both native and nonnative Arabic speakers, managing different levels of Arabic and English proficiency within the same class.
- Plan and assess learning to meet the requirements of the Saudi national curriculum, while aligning with the school’s IB framework and learnercentred approach.
- Use Arabic and English as appropriate to ensure access, understanding, and inclusion for all students.
- Take a leading role in the organisation and delivery of Islamic traditions, events, celebrations, and customs, supporting the wider school community.
- Contribute flexibly to other school needs as they evolve in a startup environment.
Requirements - Degree in Islamic Studies (mandatory).
- Nativelevel Arabic with a high level of English; ability to teach bilingually is essential.
- Comfortable teaching students from ages 3 to 16.
- Proven ability (or strong potential) to differentiate effectively for mixedage and mixedlanguage classes.
- Willingness and confidence to work in a new, evolving school, with changing student numbers and structures.
- Saudi nationality strongly preferred.
- Ability to also teach Arabic language is highly valued and will provide additional flexibility.
Personal Profile This role will suit a teacher who is:
- Adaptable and resilient
- Culturally sensitive and communityminded
- Comfortable creating systems, curriculum, and resources from the ground up
- A collaborative team player with initiative
- Flexible in taking on additional responsibilities as the school grows
Why Join Us? - Small class sizes and the opportunity to work closely with students and families
- A unique chance to shape Islamic Studies in a new international school
- Strong professional support through the SEK Education Group network
- Stateoftheart facilities in a premium, sustainabilityfocused coastal destination
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is growing with its community
Starting salary: 140.000 SAR / Year
Final salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
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