AUGUST 2021 VACANCIES - MISK SCHOOLS, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - VARIOUS CLASS TEACHING AND SUBJECT SPECIFIC VACANCIES
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August 2021 vacancies MiSK Schools, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 210 Pupils, Pre K to Grade 9, Boys and Girls Various class teaching and subject specific vacancies Register your interest misk.org.sa
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August 2021 vacancies
MiSK Schools, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About Misk Schools School Vision, Mission and Values
Established in 2016, Misk Schools is a growing Pre K to The Misk vision is to engage and empower students to
Grade 12 private day school in Riyadh, currently serving chart their own unique paths in serving and leading
210 Saudi students in Pre-K through Grade 8, with a new society by becoming creative innovators and to enable
academic grade added each year. each and every one of our students to reach their fullest
potential and achieve at the highest levels.
The Misk Foundation focuses on the country’s youth and
on how new methods of fostering talent, nurturing Learning
potential, and enabling innovation can open fresh
opportunities in the arts and sciences. Misk is a community of learners with a lifelong passion to
embrace inquiry and experimentation as a means of
Misk Schools aim to empower children to become discovery and mastery.
independent learners and creative thinkers. Class sizes are
small with a maximum of 12 students. Each student has a Respect
personalized learning pathway and there is a focus on
inquiry-based, experiential learning. Using the With a reminder that the foundation of successful
International Baccalaureate® (IB) as a framework, with community life is a deep respect for individual and
best practice from global curricula, the holistic Misk collective responsibility. Misk is a school that breeds civility
Curriculum is specifically designed to prepare the next and goodness and fosters a profound regard for humanity
generation of Saudi leaders and is contextualized against and the dignity of every individual.
the country’s Vision 2030.
Collaboration
Misk is an interdependent community; the effectiveness is
based on the capacity to share, cooperate and work
together at every level.
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Global Mindedness The academic curriculum uses Cambridge Pathway
content and standards and is delivered using a variety of
While remaining true to Saudi values and heritage, Misk curricula approaches. This is underpinned by a strong
also embraces multiple perspectives, demonstrating focus on the integration of digital technology which helps
respect for cultural difference and practising broad to manage personalized learning pathways, supports
mindedness, allowing the formation of successful active teaching and learning, and reinforces our
partnerships all over the world. experiential, maker-centric approach.
A Values-Based Approach To connect students, teachers and parents, a Misk Schools
App was developed with an ecosystem that houses a
The Misk approach is rooted in the belief that to be student’s full digital portfolio, ongoing curriculum updates,
effective, education has to be child-centered, holistic and calendars, academic performance reports and more. There
personalized, looking after the whole person at each and is also a partnership with Century Tech for the delivery of
every stage of his or her own particular development. personalized learning in mathematics and science. English
will be added next academic year. Lessons are taught in
English with Arabic language forming an important part of
the Saudi identity subjects, which also include Islamic
Faculty & The Misk Curriculum education and national studies.
With a local and international teaching body that The Co-curricular Activities Program (CCAP) gives all
represents over 20 countries, Misk teachers collaborate to students the opportunity to take part in a wide range of
share and evolve best practice from all over the world. This activities for up to two hours a day after school. The aim is
results in the provision of carefully balanced, innovative that by exposing students to a broad range of options,
teaching approaches complemented by a diverse set of CCAPs will energize students’ curiosity and ignite new
co-curricular programs and excellent pastoral care. passions.
Maintaining a low student-to-teacher (+support teacher)
ratio of below 4:1 allows teachers to work closely with
each student on their specific abilities and interests.
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Facilities
Misk Schools is currently based in a lovely location within The school’s sporting facilities include two outdoor
Riyadh, close to one of the leading universities. To support artificial turf sports fields plus an indoor gymnasium, a
planned future growth to over 1000 children, in 2021 the 25m indoor swimming pool and a multi-purpose
site will move to a state of the art, purpose-built campus auditorium.
situated in Misk City – a brand new district of Riyadh that
is set to become a leading hub for Innovation, Education,
Culture and Media.
Current classrooms support the focus on digital literacy,
project based learning and personalized activities,
allowing children to use tools and materials to design and
build projects independently and in groups, in all areas of
study.
In addition, Grades Pre K to 3 enjoy “The Studio”, a space
that that houses performing arts. Beyond traditional
STEAM, The Studio offers the collaborative power of team
teaching, creating student project opportunities that are
infused with al variety of learning experiences.
Middle School students, (Grades 4-7), enjoy the significant
benefits of partnerships with leading, advanced
technology institutions. Their maker-centric space is called
the “YES! Lab”. It mirrors what is in The Studio but features
a range of high-end digital tools including VR, coding,
robotics, 3D printers and laser cutters.
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August 2021 vacancies
MiSK Schools, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The key responsibilities of the Other Responsibilities:
Teacher
• Be aspirational and seek out appropriate CPD
• Support the vision, positive ethos and policies of the activities;
school and set high standards in teaching, learning and
attainment within the context of Saudi Arabia: • Support day and residential trips to enhance and
encourage the skills and experience of all pupils;
• Work closely with all staff as part of a team, in
achieving the priorities and targets in implementing the • Attend assemblies, registering attendance of pupils
vision and ethos of the school: and supervising pupils whether before, during or after
school;
• Keeping abreast of educational developments in line
with the needs and developments of the school; • Contribute to and attend whole school community
events throughout the year.
• Planning and preparing innovative, stimulating,
challenging and enjoyable learning opportunities which
take into account the curriculum of the school and the
individual abilities of the pupils in the class;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development
and progress and attainment of pupils, whilst giving
immediate oral/written feedback to them;
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in all learning
situations;
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Person specification • An excellent subject knowledge in their specialist
subject area, and ability to inspire pupils in this subject
area;
Candidates with previous teaching experience in an
international context are encouraged to apply. • Ability to be a good team player with a well-developed
understanding of how teamwork contributes to school
Key qualities: development and improvement;
• High level of passion for teaching, leadership and • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
innovation;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and
• Commitment to excellence and to be inspired to play a manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines;
key role in making the development of this school a
success; • Previous experience working in MENA is desirable, but
not essential;
• Flexibility, drive, energy and enthusiasm;
• It would be desirable for some Arabic language skills,
• Approachability and a sense of humour. but not essential;
Experience and Skills • Hold a current DBS (Enhanced) certificate/ or
equivalent, if from outside the UK; The school is
The successful candidate must have the following committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
essential experience and skills: of children and expects all colleagues to share this
commitment. We are extremely vigilant in our
• A strong degree and teaching qualification with a drive recruitment procedures, aiming to ensure all those who
for continued professional development; work with children are appropriate to do so.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of a variety
of curricular approaches and how they can be
implemented through realistic and achievable planning;
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