Humanities Teacher - August 2026

King’s College Riyadh is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Humanities Teacher to join our growing team for August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a rich, broad and balanced curriculum within a vibrant, values-driven British international school.

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 are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

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 they’re starting from. We protect what’s 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 that’s, quite literally, world class.

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

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

King’s College Riyadh

• Brings 140 years of educational excellence to Saudi Arabia

• Offers a holistic curriculum, adapted from King’s UK to suit the Saudi context

• Provides exceptional pastoral care and a strong sense of community

• Creating outstanding career development opportunities within an international school network
  

The partnership with King’s College UK is central to the school’s 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 King’s 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.

Role Overview

The Humanities Teacher will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the Humanities subjects, ensuring all pupils make excellent progress. You will inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a love of learning, while contributing fully to the academic, pastoral and wider life of the school.

This role requires a teacher who is committed to developing pupils academically, socially, and personally—ensuring each child achieves their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons that reflect the school’s curriculum, policies and high expectations.

• Facilitate excellent progress for all pupils through effective differentiation, assessment and feedback.

• Maintain strong behaviour management in line with school policy.

• Use data to inform planning, target-setting and reporting.

• Communicate effectively with parents and contribute to the academic monitoring of pupils.

School Values & Ethos

• Model and promote the school’s vision and values across all aspects of school life.

• Offer outstanding pastoral care and demonstrate respect for Saudi culture.

• Participate actively in school life, co-curricular activities, and community events.

Pastoral & Co-Curricular

• Provide excellent pastoral care and help pupils develop good habits, attitudes and confidence.

• Supervise and support pupils during break/lunch duties.

• Play an active role in the school’s co-curricular programme, House system and wider school events.

Professional Expectations

• Uphold and promote the school’s vision, values and culture, including local Saudi cultural expectations.

• Maintain high standards of professional conduct, integrity, punctuality and presentation.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to school development and CPD.

• Ensure full compliance with all safeguarding and child protection requirements.

The successful candidate will have

• Bachelor’s Degree /PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification /Qualified Teacher Status.

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant teaching experience (Essential).

• Experience teaching the UK National Curriculum (Essential).

• A proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage pupils of all abilities (Essential).

• Strong classroom management and pastoral skills (Essential).

• Experience working with EAL learners (Desirable).

• An understanding of the expectations of UK independent and international schools (Desirable).

Why Join King’s College Riyadh?

At King’s College Riyadh, you’ll be more than just a leader — you’ll 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 application will be processed. To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

Interviews will take place online/ in person.

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

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

King’s 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.