Director of Schools

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. Offering a dynamic, globally-minded education rooted in the British curriculum, BISR fosters a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where students thrive academically and personally. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of educators, the school provides an enriching experience that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills, preparing students for success in an ever-evolving world.

BISR is a highly respected, not-for-profit educational institution with seven campuses across the  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Serving nearly 3000 students aged 3-18 from over 90 nationalities, BISR is supported by more than 530 dedicated staff. 

BISR leverages Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural heritage. It encourages its diverse community and partnerships with service learning to inspire students to engage with complex global issues and develop as responsible global citizens.

Since 1979, the school has delivered high-quality education to the expatriate community. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO), with affiliations to leading educational organisations and exam boards. 

BISR focuses on three core pillars: learning, well-being and enrichment, giving equal importance to each.  Research indicates that happy students are more effective learners.  Moreover, active participation in the broader school community—such as through extracurricular activities, service, leadership roles, and trips—offers significant benefits. These benefits include enhanced academic performance, increased self-esteem and confidence, a broader perspective, improved social skills, and leadership and life skills development.

BISR believes in providing all students with personalised, challenging and enjoyable learning experiences. Each campus emphasises holistic education, offering various enrichment programmes and high-quality learning. Students can access diverse opportunities through residential trips, house events, and an extensive extracurricular selection. Coupled with strong pastoral care, this environment ensures that students both thrive and flourish within a supportive community. 

For younger learners, all primary schools follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and an adapted version of the English National Curriculum for Years 1 through 6, enriched to reflect the school’s local and international context. Assessment and reporting procedures are standardised across campuses for consistency.

In secondary schools, students study a broad range of subjects through GCSE examinations and a more focused selection of A-Levels. At the DQ campus, BISR also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for 16-18-year-old students and has recently introduced vocational pathways, including Btecs. BISR graduates often continue their education at prestigious universities worldwide. 

The Board of Governors is seeking to appoint a visionary, inspirational and highly experienced leader as Director of Schools to commence in August 2025. This key role will be responsible for the overall effective leadership of the school and delivery of outstanding education across all its campuses within Saudi Arabia..