Primary Teacher- Maternity Cover- November 2025 (Local Hire)

Overview

Downe House Riyadh is seeking a committed and enthusiastic

Primary Teacher- Maternity Cover

to join our vibrant team. This role will run for approximately 12 weeks, from early November until the first week of February. The exact start date will be confirmed based on the staff member’s maternity leave arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative school environment, making a real impact on our students’ learning journey. About Cognita :

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class. About Downe House Riyadh :

Opened in September 2022, Downe House Riyadh delivers a world-class British curriculum in partnership with one of the UK’s most celebrated girls-only private schools. With over a century of excellence, Downe House UK consistently ranks among the country’s top five all-girls’ schools. Located in the prestigious Aqeeq neighbourhood in northern Riyadh, the school offers a British curriculum enriched with Downe House UK’s tradition and expertise. The programme is carefully adapted for Saudi Arabia, ensuring girls achieve excellence in Arabic and Islamic Studies alongside core subjects. The close partnership between the Riyadh and UK schools is evident in both philosophy and practice. At the heart of the Downe House ethos is the individual : every girl’s strength, challenges, and interests are recognised, with bespoke pathways that foster confidence and success. Downe House Riyadh offers :

A first-class British education leading to IGCSEs and A Levels Academic excellence in girls’ education Exceptional pastoral care and opportunities for personal growth A wide range of co-curricular activities The school nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and respect for others through strong pastoral systems, personalised tutoring, and a spotlight on every student. School Structure :

Pre-Prep : Nursery to Year 2 (ages 2–7) Prep : Year 3 to Year 8 (ages 7–13) Senior : Year 9 to Year 13 (ages 13–18) Boys and girls are admitted from Pre-School to Year 4.

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