Teacher of Physical Education (Girls)

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Jeddah Prep and Grammar School seeks an experienced and fully qualified Teacher of Physical Education (Girls) to commence work in January 2018 or sooner if possible.  Prior experience of teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales plus Cambridge IGCSE is essential.  Applicants must be female and British Nationals.  Previous employment in the UK or International Schools following a British curriculum is also required.  Previous experience of coaching swimming would be an advantage.

Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is an ambitious and aspirational school, with a shared vision of academic excellence, personal development and challenge for all our pupils, from the ages of three to eighteen. 

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.  JPGS was fifty years old at the start of the current academic year, and is the longest-established British School in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  The School 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 a modified version of the National Curriculum of England and Wales, whilst the Grammar School prepares pupils for CIE IGCSEs and ‘A’ Levels.  Many of the pupils matriculate to British Universities after leaving the School.  The School is a member of COBIS, BSME and SAIKAC.

Our location

Saudi Arabia’s most cosmopolitan and diverse city, Jeddah is where an ultra-modern cityscape lies close to the UNESCO old city of Al-Balad, a piece of old Arabia at its best.  The city offers many opportunities for fine dining and supports a diverse social life ranging from events based on compounds, diplomatic missions or hosted by local people.  Jeddah lies on the Red Sea coast, boasting some of the best private beaches and unspoiled scuba diving to be found in the world, and is not far from extensive areas of mountains and desert which offer considerable opportunities for outdoor pursuits and unique cultural experiences.  By road, Jeddah is well-connected to Mecca, Medina, Taif and other cities of the Hejaz region, whilst East Africa, South Asia and the Mediterranean are a short flight away.

Salary and Benefits

JPGS offers colleagues a highly competitive, tax-free salary with generous end of service benefits, fully-furnished 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

To apply for this position, the following documents are required.

• A full CV containing a recent photograph and details of two 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 Rawan Al Jabai, Head of Human Resources at hr@jpgs.org.  The closing date for applications for this position is Sunday, 29 October, although initial interviews via Skype or telephone may take place with selected applicants 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 police check, Enhanced Police Clearance, written and verbal references and other background checks as required by the School and for entrance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.