Careers and Higher Education Advisor and PSHE Co-Ordinator
British International School Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-M6 (+30%)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 August 2018
- Apply by:
- 4 January 2018
Job overview
The British International School, Riyadh caters for students aged 3-18. 50% of students are British but over 50 nationalities are represented within the student body. The school is accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). The recent British School overseas inspection described the BIS curriculum as “outstanding” and states that “students demonstrate outstanding attitudes, behaviour and personal development. They take a pleasure in their own success and that of others”. In a recent confidential survey staff overwhelmingly stated that they enjoy working at the school. We now seek to add to our team.
The position of Careers and Higher Education Advisor is an important one at The British International School Riyadh. The successful candidate will work very closely with Year Leaders, especially the Head of Sixth Form whom they will assist with the university application process, as well as having responsibility for overseeing the Senior School PSHE programme.
PSHE at BISR consists of a KS3 programme – ‘ALIVE’ – which is taught by a number of teachers on rotation. The KS4 programme – ‘Lifeskills’ – consists of a half to one day intensive session once per half term. At KS5 the ‘Futures’ and ‘Enrichment’ programmes are scheduled weekly.
In Year 9, there is an expectation that the Careers Advisor will meet with all students and their parents, and provide guidance on appropriate GCSE courses and anticipated grades in the light of CEM data. The Advisor may be asked to hold parent information evenings and a significant part of the role at BISR will involve explaining to parents the realistic potential of the student so that students enter appropriate courses and do not suffer stress due to over ambitious parents.
In Years 10 and 11 the relationship with students will grow stronger, with the Careers Advisor maintaining contact with students and parents, and developing a personalised service so that students feel supported.
In Years 12 and 13, the Careers Advisor will know each student’s ambitions and intentions. They will support the Head of Sixth Form, guide the students and support them through the UCAS and other admissions processes. The Careers Advisor will provide close support every step of the way, particularly in the writing of personal statements, checking of academic references, making students aware of university open days and the completion of application forms, etc. Familiarity with the Oxbridge and medical school application processes is also an advantage. They will also be responsible for mock university interviews and work experience process.
The successful candidate will:
- be a UK qualified teacher or have qualifications recognised in the UK through the NARIC process;
- very competently fulfil all Teachers’ Standards as published by the Department of Education in 2012;
- put students at the heart of the education process;
- fully support the Mission and ethos of the school;
- commit enthusiastically to the school’s enrichment program including leading extra-curricular and inter-house activities;
- be able to use ICT as an effective teaching tool;
- believe in the values of international and interculturalism in an educational context;
- oversee to the PSHE programme in all years, with an introduction to careers guidance, including on-line programmes. This will account for an approximate 25% teaching load;
- be expected to be present for parents evenings in years where advice may be sought e.g. Years 9 to 13;
- be expected to be readily accessible to students when exam results are published and to be in a situation where they can ease stress and provide advice to those students who have not secured admission.
There may also be a Position of Responsibility allowance for the right candidate
About British International School Riyadh
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- British International School Riyadh
- PO Box 85769, 2786 Ibrahim Mubarak, Said Ad Dusari Street 7693
- Riyadh
- 11612
- Saudi Arabia
The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, five-campus, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Heads Conference (HMC). The school follows the English curriculum, greatly enriched by the local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.
What do we think makes our school special?
•A British education is respected world-wide
•We are academically successful with proven examination success at IGCSE and A-level
•The behaviour of our students is excellent – a feature regularly commented on by visitors
•We enjoy high levels of parent satisfaction
•Individual student and staff successes are recognised, rewarded and celebrated
•We offer a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips
•Student well-being is a key focus, where we support the holistic development of each child within our Intercultural context
•Our students develop as life-long learners
•Traditional values and good manners are reinforced
•BISR students feel proud of themselves and their school
•We have an international mix of students from more than 50 Countries
•We invest in our staff, supporting their professional development by providing a broad range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. Our staff retention is very good
•We are reflective, leveraging from our British School Overseas (BSO) and Council of International Schools (CIS) inspection and accreditation processes to drive self-improvement. The most recent reports can be found here
•There is an excellent sense of community, with a very active and support PTA who both run and contribute to a range of events throughout the academic year.
Teaching at BISR
Ideally, we would like to appoint teachers with UK and/or international experience and an understanding of the place of British schools in the international context, but do not be prevented from applying if you do not necessarily have international or British curriculum experience.
We have a wonderful community here at BISR. Our students are highly motivated and a pleasure to interact with every day. Our staff are committed and know how to have fun. However, although the package is generally regarded as generous, we are not interested in people who only want to join us because of the money.
We want passionate educators, who wish to work extremely hard to make BISR the best British-style school in the region, and a genuine contender for the status of flagship British School worldwide. We expect all teachers to offer an extra-curricular activity and also to contribute to the House programme.
Our sponsorship packages cater for single status teachers without families, or married teachers with their spouse and children, or married teaching couples with their children. The package covers up to a maximum of 2 dependent children; however, families with more than 2 children may still apply but all costs (including schooling) for the 3rd child and onward will need to be borne by the staff member. Our sponsorship packages only apply to candidates who will not be under their spouses sponsorship. The visa process to enable sponsorship can take a couple of months to progress, so it is advisable that candidates seek advice from the BISR HR Team on the timings for taking their children out of their current school.
The Curriculum at BISR
The academic programme is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the National Curriculum of England. In the senior section we offer IGCSEs, and A-levels. Although we are essentially an English national curriculum school, our international context allows us to adapt our curriculum to include examples of good practice gleaned from other successful and highly regarded curricula and we are particularly keen to appoint a person who is innovative in the delivery of the National Curriculum and appreciates the opportunities that our location provides.
BISR is well prepared to cater to the academic and social needs of internationally mobile students and encourages all students to constantly challenge themselves. Our teachers nurture students who are intellectually curious, creative, respectful, caring and discerning young adults, conscious of their responsibility to the community and their environment. Parents are encouraged to work in partnership with the school and support its drive towards excellence.
The school is set up as a not-for-profit entity and is a member of The British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and regularly undergoes an inspection process via PENTA to be recognised as a British School Overseas (BSO).
For more detailed information about the school, please visit our website.
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