EYFS Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

Due to continued growth, Kingu2019s College Riyadh is seeking an experienced and inspirational EYFS teacher to join our academic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, u2018thrive in a rapidly evolving worldu2019.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever theyu2019re starting from. We protect whatu2019s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education thatu2019s, quite literally, world class.

About Kingu2019s College Riyadh:

Kingu2019s College Riyadh is the first UK private school brand to establish a branch in Saudi Arabia, in genuine partnership with Kingu2019s College UK, which has been educating pupils in the UK and abroad for over 140 years.

Since opening in 2021, Kingu2019s has grown rapidly and will expand to Year 7 in August 2025, with plans to extend through to Year 13 (age 18), enabling pupils to complete their full Kingu2019s education in Riyadh. Unlike most international schools in the city, Kingu2019s is fully co-educational from Pre-School through Year 7.

Kingu2019s College Riyadh:

• Brings 140 years of educational excellence to Saudi Arabia
• Offers a holistic curriculum, adapted from Kingu2019s UK to suit the Saudi context
• Provides exceptional pastoral care and a strong sense of community
• Creates outstanding career development opportunities within an international school network

The partnership with Kingu2019s College UK is central to the schoolu2019s success. Collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum design, professional development, and co-curricular activities ensures the highest international standards. Pupils and staff in Riyadh benefit directly from the expertise and reputation that Kingu2019s College has built over nearly a century and a half.

The school balances academic achievement with a strong emphasis on sport, music, the arts, and a wide range of activities. Central to this is its commitment to pastoral care: pupils thrive when they feel happy, supported, and secure. Staff work to foster a warm, inclusive community where every child has trusted peers and adults to turn to, ensuring they feel valued and connected.

Key responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Can deliver well-planned, engaging and creative learning experiences for their pupils.
• Can teach an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated programme for all pupils in their care.
• Always sets high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Ensures excellent pastoral care.
• Contributes to the co-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner.
• Works cooperatively and supportively with all members of staff.
• Has a growth mindset, positive and flexible attitude and is prepared to go the extra mile.

Why join Kingu2019s College Riyadh?

At Kingu2019s College Riyadh, youu2019ll be more than just a leader u2014 youu2019ll be a change-maker shaping the future of a rapidly growing school.

• Bring 140+ years of British educational excellence to the heart of Riyadh.
• Play a pivotal role in an ambitious school on an exciting growth journey.
• Join a supportive leadership team that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
• Inspire teachers, empower students, and leave a lasting legacy.

Our offer:

The successful candidate will benefit from accommodation allowance, private medical cover, flight allowances, end of service gratuity and an attractive tax-free salary. In addition, there will be a significant commitment to supporting the development and career goals of the successful candidates.

Applications can be submitted via the TES online application form; only fully completed applications will be processed. To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

Interviews will take place online or in person.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Thank you for your interest in Kingu2019s College Riyadh. Due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kingu2019s College Riyadh and Cognita are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years.