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KS2 Teacher-August 2026 (Female Only)
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
About the role
Downe House Riyadh is seeking a committed and enthusiastic KS2 Teacher to join our vibrant team for August 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly regarded school, working in a collaborative environment and making a meaningful contribution to our students’ learning and development.
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
The hiring process
STEP 01
Recruiter call
30 min · Within 5 days
STEP 02
Hiring manager
60 min · Following week
STEP 03
Working session
90 min · Take-home + review
STEP 04
Final + offer
2 hours · Loop with team
Average time to offer: ~21 days. Your application is timestamped at every step — see applications.