Head of Sixth Form

Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is a high-attaining, co-educational community school (charity status) with a strong tradition of excellence. The Headmaster is seeking a skilled and experienced educational innovator to lead on the development of our Sixth Form - Years 12 and 13. The successful candidate will be a member of the school's Extended Leadership Team (ELT).

As a school, we are proud of the strong outcomes for our pupils but with the potential to do even better. Ambitious and inclusive; caring while demanding; collaborative, visionary and inspirational are all words that would describe our school, and should describe any aspiring candidates for this role.

The right person will provide the strategic leadership that will engage our learning community, has a track record of curriculum design and developing innovative teaching practice. Someone who is visible, talented, aspirational, inclusive and motivational and is not afraid of challenging traditional orthodoxies will be successful in this role. We are also looking for an individual who is intellectually curious, engages extensively with evolving pedagogical discourse and has the capacity to lead, challenge and develop our teaching staff.

If this sounds like you, and if like us you are committed to children and their education and have a proven track record in middle and senior leadership of a school then we would like to hear from you.

Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is an ambitious and aspirational school, with a shared vision of academic excellence and personal development and challenge for all our pupils, from the ages of three to eighteen.  We are a proud member of COBIS, CAIE, BSME, The International Award (DofE) and SAIKAC.

A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the School is essential.

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please therefore apply as soon as possible.

About Jeddah Prep and Grammar School

The School was established in 1967 to serve the needs of the British and Dutch expatriate communities in Jeddah. Today, JPGS welcomes expatriate and Saudi Arabian families alike, with students from a wide range of nationalities whilst retaining a family and community atmosphere. The School is heavily oversubscribed with waiting lists in almost all year groups. Children in the Prep School follow the Cambridge Primary Programme; whilst the Grammar School prepares pupils for Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) IGCSEs and International A Levels.

The School is located in the heart of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s most cosmopolitan and diverse city, where an ultra-modern cityscape lies close to the UNESCO old city of Al-Balad, a piece of old Arabia at its best. Jeddah lies on the Red Sea coast, boasting some of the best private beaches and unspoiled scuba diving to found in the world, and is not far from extensive areas of mountains and desert which offer endless opportunities for outdoor activities and unique cultural experiences.

Salary and Benefits

JPGS offers colleagues a highly competitive, tax-free salary with generous end of service benefits, accommodation on or near to the School campus, a relocation allowance, free tuition at the School for up to two children, BUPA Gold Medical Insurance and annual flight allowances. The school has excellent facilities and is fully resourced throughout.

How to apply

Please use the 'Quick Apply' link to apply directly to the school.

Alternatively, to apply for this position, the following documents are required.

• A full CV containing a recent photograph and details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.

• A Letter of Application of no more than two pages of A4, detailing your interest in the position and all relevant skills and attributes you wish to bring to our attention. 

Both documents should be sent as attachments via email to the Headmaster, Mr Mark S. Bedford, via his PA, Mrs Leila Fedama, hmsec@jpgs.org. The closing date for applications for this position is Friday  14th February 2020 although initial interviews via Skype or telephone may take place before then.

Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an ACRO (or equivalent) police check, written and verbal references and other background checks as required for entrance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.