Primary Additional Educational Needs Teacher

The Sultan’s School seeks to appoint an experienced Primary Additional Educational Needs Teacher to join their established Primary Department in August 2026. This position reports to the Deputy Head of Safeguarding & Pastoral / Head of Learning Support / Head of Primary.

About the school:

The Sultan's School is a not-for-profit, IB World school, founded in 1977 with the mission to provide a broad and balanced education that blends the strengths of Omani culture with a holistic education that encourages an international perspective, critical and creative thinking, and strong academic standards. The curriculum is bilingual, with Arabic Language, Islamic Education and Social Studies taught in Arabic, and English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences taught in English. A full range of foundation subjects are taught in both languages. 

The campus is one of the largest in the world at over 50 hectares in a lush, park-like setting, and includes a beautiful, homely residential area for staff and their families. The school and housing environment is surrounded by greenery and space.

Visa Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification teaching experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant field (Special Education preferred).

• Teacher qualification such as a PGCE, QTS, or equivalent

• Under 60 years of age 

• Safer Recruitment checks such as confidential reference checks and criminal record checks will be undertaken

Successful applicants will have:

• Experience supporting students with additional needs

• Strong understanding of inclusive practice and intervention models

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Evidence of engagement in the wider school community

• Expertise in and a passion for your subject and a genuine interest in working with children

• Excellent communication skills, the ability to take the initiative and the flexibility to deal with change

• Enthusiasm, energy, creativity and the willingness to take risks

• Experience with English language learners is desirable

• High Performance Learning programme experience is desirable

We Offer:

• Competitive tax-free salary per established scale

• Attractive and spacious housing provided free of charge

• Annual flights

• Education allowance for 2 children

• International medical insurance

• Annual gratuity

• Friendly spacious campus and free use of school facilities including gym, playgrounds, padel courts and swimming pool outside of school hours

• Lunch provided

• Strong emphasis on professional development with comprehensive external and internal CPD opportunities.

• Opportunity for advancement and internally promoted posts

Application process:

• The deadline for applications is 4th January 2026, but early applications are welcomed. Interviews will take place in January 2026.

• Please see the full Job Description and Person specification attached.

• Please ensure your CV is uploaded as part of your application.

• Edvectus https://www.edvectus.com/ has been contracted in exclusive partnership with The Sultan’s School to manage the application shortlisting process for all 2026 posts. Questions can be directed to Hannah Brant at sultans.school@edvectus.com

Join our dedicated team of supportive colleagues who are passionate about education, and committed to fostering lifelong learning in our students. The Sultan’s School is a unique educational establishment, with a clear mission. In this role, you will deliver the enriching philosophy of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, to ensure that our students receive a world-class education, aligned with the goals of Oman Vision 2040.

We reserve the right appoint at any stage of the recruitment process and to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.