Private Teacher English To Gcse- Saudi Arabia - Feb 2024

Private Male English Language and Literature Teacher/Tutor – Saudi Arabia

A qualified and experienced male English specialist is needed for a high profile family in Saudi Arabia. The children are already fluent in English and attend an English speaking international school, so TEFL/EAL skills are not required. 

The job is normally based in Riyadh, but with travel required mainly within Saudi.  Working as part of a small team of specialist subject teachers, the role is comprised of a mix of some full-time teaching and some after-school teaching, depending on the travel and school schedules. This role reports to the Curriculum Coordinator and requires working as part of a team of Private Teachers, and interfacing with school normally attended by the children to cater to their academic needs.

• Children’s profile: Primary to KS 3/4
• Curriculum: Cambridge (UK), adapted to include progressive and project-based learning
• Hours/days –48 hrs per week, including contact and prep time.  
• Travel: periodic travel within Saudi Arabia is required.

Salary and Package:

• 18,000-20,000 Saudi Riyals per month (appx US$4800-5300), tax free
• Degree in English Literature plus teacher training (PGCE)
• Free furnished housing in nearby gated community
• Transport daily to/from work
• Medical coverage
• Flights yearly
• 1-year renewable contract
• When family travel is required all travel costs including transport, hotel and food is provided

Requirements:

• Experience teaching English Literature and Language (NOT EAL/TEFL/ESOL) to GCSE or equivalent
• Completely fluent in English (Native level English speaker or equivalent)
• Qualified/certified teacher of Secondary (High School) English Language and Literature ideally to grade 10, GCSE, Junior Cert etc. 
• Due to significant travel and flexible working hours required, this role is not suited to teachers with a spouse or family to accompany them.     
• Minimum of 2 years of High School/Secondary School English  teaching experience
• Culturally sensitive, professional approach, very flexible and adaptable, both personally and professionally Experienced in one of the following curricula: 
• Cambridge, UK, US, IB, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or another progressive, project-based, high-quality curriculum
• Safer recruitment checks including confidential reference checks of previous employers, criminal record checks and other background checks will be undertaken.