Year 2 Teacher- SVS

British School Dhahran (BSD)

Aug 5, 2026

Summary

Sara Village School is a British primary school following the National Curriculum for England for children aged four (Reception) to 11 years (Year 6). We serve the community of Sara Village Compound which consists mainly of employees working for a British company. Sara Village School is part of International Schools Group, a not for profit organisation of 5 American and British International Schools in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our mission is ‘We inspire innovation and compassionate action’ and it is central to all we do.

We are a small school of approximately 85 students in total, with class sizes ranging from 8 to 17 students. There is one class per year group and each class has a dedicated teacher and instructional assistant. Students have a range of specialist subjects including Arabic, Art, ICT, Music, PE, PSHE & Spanish. We are a very well equipped school with all classrooms having access to the latest technology and resources. 

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Year 2 Teacher, who will be a key member of our diverse, and compassionate teaching team and will be responsible for delivering engaging and holistic learning experiences for our Year 2 students. You will be responsible for developing a stimulating learning environment with continuous provision both inside the classroom and out.

Position Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
• Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the aims and targets of The National Curriculum in England
• Develop, evaluate and revise curriculum documentation and planning to support teaching and learning
• Deliver an active, hands-on and student-centred programme to promote learning and skills development
• Develop defined enhanced provision areas in your classroom in line with continuous provision
• Observe, monitor and record student progress
• Inspire children with enthusiasm and a love for learning
• Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class
• Demonstrate creativity and a willingness to innovate
• Inspire compassionate action
• Positively contribute to school culture and climate
• Have a good grasp of educational technology and how it is implemented to enhance learning
• Be flexible and adaptable to changes - for example, virtual school / distance learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Assistant Principals.

Qualifications and Knowledge

The ideal candidate will have:

• University degree in the subject area of employment.
• Current teacher certification in the required subject area. Certification should be from a recognised and nationally recognised institution,
• Classroom teachers should be able to demonstrate relevant experience and certification in teaching similar school programs as the applied for position (preferred).

Experience and Skills 

The ideal candidate will have:-

Experience:

• Prior experience as a Key Stage 1 teacher.
• Prior experience with continuous provision.
• Experience with Google Workspace.

Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate a track record of continued professional development.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to lead an after-school activity.
• Empathetic and compassionate.

JOB CODE: 06-2627-075