Teacher Qualifications
All teacher applicants must possess:
- University degree in the subject area of employment (Master's degree preferred).
- Current teacher certification in the required subject area. Certification should be from a recognized and nationally recognized institution.
- Background check to demonstrate the suitability of the applicant to work with children and in a school environment.
- Previous experience of teaching within an accredited school system (preferred).
- Classroom teachers should be able to demonstrate relevant experience and certification in teaching similar school programs as the position applied for (preferred).
- Ability to demonstrate a track record of continuous professional development.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to lead an after-school activity.
Compensation
ISG takes pride in the education we deliver to our students and the benefits it provides to our valued employees.
Teacher, Counselor, Librarian and Nurse
Initial teaching employment agreements are for 191 workdays for teachers and counselors per year. Initial salary placement is determined according to your education and teaching credentials, and according to a Salary Schedule with an annual step increase and the opportunity for employment renewal upon invitation.
Support Staff
Employment agreements are for 179-220 workdays per year depending on the position. Initial salary placement is determined according to a salary schedule with an annual step increase and the opportunity for employment renewal upon invitation.
Administrator
Initial administrator employment agreements are for 210-230 workdays per year depending on the position. Initial salary placement is determined according to your education and previous administration experience, and according to a Salary Schedule with an annual step increase and the opportunity for employment renewal upon invitation.
Benefits
International Employee
In addition to the income that is generous and often tax-exempt in their home country, our international-hire employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Relocation and Shipping
- Entry visa.
- Mobilization allowance.
- Shipping allowance.
- Mobilization airline ticket.
- Residency Permit and Visas
- Residency permit (iqama) renewal, including dependents
- Exit/re-entry visas, including dependents (but excluding dependent residency levies)
- Housing and Settling-in
- Modern and fully-furnished accommodation including utilities.
- Settling-in allowance.
- Computer allowance.
- Insurance
- Worldwide health insurance plan with dental and vision plus life and long-term disability.
- Child Education and Care
- Dependent child ISG school tuition.
- On-site daycare.
- Transportation
- Transportation to and from work available
- Annual leave airfare allowance, including dependents
- Bereavement airfare
- Professional Development
- Learning events, workshops, seminars/ conferences
- Paid Annual Leave
- Incentive
- Financial award for accepting an invitation to renew employment
- End of Service
- Demobilization airfare
- Demobilization shipping allowance
- Financial award for completing initial employment agreement and each year thereafter
International Administrator Benefits
Administrators enjoy generous compensation along with a comprehensive and enhanced teacher benefit package, plus:
- R&R flight stipend
- Travel voucher upgrade to attend professional development events
FAQs
Due to Saudi Arabian employment regulations, some positions are eligible for only International (American and British) or Saudi national applicants.
Depending on the current visa allowances, sometimes the list of eligible International applicants is expanded to include Irish, Canadian, South African, Australian and New Zealander nationals also. All other nationalities are ineligible for International application.
Due to its popularity as a great place to work, ISG is fortunate to receive many applications each day for its open positions. Please rest assured that if the hiring manager feels your qualifications and experience align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted by them or a member of their hiring team for a conversation or interview.
Yes! Selected candidates will complete a work permit application in advance of receiving an employment agreement. Once completed, our Human Resources Office will assist with the process of applying for a work permit. Please note that a work permit is required to work at ISG and must be obtained prior to receiving an employment agreement, beginning work and receiving a salary.
Work permit application requirements include, but are not limited to:
- A copy of your university degree that has been authenticated (stamped) by the Saudi Embassy or Cultural Mission/Bureau in the country where your degree was earned.
- A copy of your university transcripts.
- A valid Iqama (residency permit).
- Medical clearance (doctor’s certification of “fitness to work”).
Step 1: Contact an agency in the country where your degree was earned.
Step 2: Present yourself to the agency correctly by using the following language:
“I am a dependent of my spouse and currently residing in Saudi Arabia on a residency visa. I will retain my dependent status and continue to reside in Saudi Arabia on a residency visa, but would like to apply to work for the International Schools Group (ISG).
To receive permission to work from the Saudi Arabian Ministries of Education and Labor, and a contract from ISG,, I must first provide a copy of my Saudi authority-authenticated university degree. Based on this, please advise me on the steps I must complete to have my university degree authenticated by the proper Saudi authorities.”
Note: It is important for the person you communicate with at the agency to understand that you WILL NOT be an employee on a work visa sponsored by the ISG, and you WILL NOT be able to provide an employment contract, as this is the most common misunderstanding by visa agencies.
Step 3: Inquire if your university degree is eligible for authentication. If so, follow the agency's direction and submit the required documentation.
Step 4: Follow up regularly with the agency until you obtain authentication (stamp) of your university degree by the Saudi Embassy or Cultural Mission/ Bureau in the country where you received your education.