Summary
International Schools Group (ISG) is seeking a substitute teacher for British School Dhahran in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role involves delivering lessons from regular teachers’ plans, encouraging student participation, supervising students, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree; teaching experience is preferred, along with strong English and classroom management skills. Eligible applicants are Saudi nationals and dependents.
The posting
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Substitute Teacher
British School Dhahran (BSD)
February 11, 2026
Position Description
Location
Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
School / Site
British School Dhahran
Division / Department
Whole School
Position Type
Teacher
Subject / Stages
Work days / Hours
-
Position status
Substitute
Salary code
Substitute
Eligible Applicants
Saudi National, Dependent
Position start date
Aug 1, 2026
Application deadline
Until filled
Reports To
Richard Charlesworth, Principal
Requisition Number
02-2627-000
Summary
We are looking for a substitute teacher who will be a key member of British School Dhahran.
The position is primarily responsible for managing and delivering lessons according to the lesson plans developed by the regular teachers, in the absence of the regular teachers.
Position Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
- Deliver lessons to students as outlined in lesson plans developed by regular teachers.
- Motivate students to learn and participate in the classroom during lessons.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Attend staff meetings if required.
- Supervise students outside classrooms if required.
- Coordinate with BSD Leaders for BSD classroom expectations.
- Coordinate with BSD Principal for BSD emergency protocol.
- Maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Assistant Principals.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
- Experience as a teacher (preferred).
Skills
- Excellent command of English, both written and oral.
- Highly developed classroom management skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Maturity to handle a range of situations.
- Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality.