Company Profile
The KAUST School
Company Overview
The KAUST School is located in a 36sq km community on the Red Sea, 80km north of Jeddah. The school supports the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) by providing an exemplary education to the children who live in the KAUST community.
The school is:
* fully authorized to offer the three programs of the International Baccalaureate Organization
* located across two campuses in close proximity to one another- including a Kindergarten (age 3-5) on a dedicated Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Childhood campus, and an Elementary school (gr. 1-5) and Secondary School (gr. 6-12) combined campus.
* equipped with 1:1 21st century technology and close connectivity to the university and its research institutes.
The Administrative Team has assembled a highly qualified international faculty to carry out the mission of this unique school. Teachers, administrators, and staff are members of the secure university community with attractive advantages and benefits.
School faculty members live in furnished apartments and townhouses. The community surrounding the university offers recreation centers including a bowling alley, gymnasiums, tennis courts, a shopping district, restaurants, a marina, a golf course, and beaches. The community is a 70-minute drive from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city.
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities: a passion for teaching and learning, respect for diversity, the ability to work collaboratively, honesty and integrity, flexibility, an inspired approach to problem-solving, confidence, and experience with a technology-immersed environment, and openness to educational innovation. In addition, all candidates should possess strong classroom management and organizational abilities, effective communication skills, and a thorough knowledge of best pedagogical practices. Prior experience with the IB is preferred.