Head of Finance
King's College Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
- Expired
- Salary:
- A highly competitive tax-free salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 7 April 2024
Job overview
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for someone who has the qualities, skills and experience to be the Head of Finance at EduReach Education KSA, who owns two premium British Schools in Riyadh - King's College Riyadh and Downe House Riyadh.
The role provides an excellent opportunity to join two vibrant communities and play a central role in the growth of two premium schools in the heart of Riyadh.
As a member of the EduReach core team in Saudi Arabia, and reporting to the Central Group Finance Director, the Head of Finance is responsibility and accountability for all financial affairs at King’s College Riyadh and Downe House Riyadh. Additional reporting and communication will be required with the School's Principal and the School Boards.
The School
King’s College Riyadh is the first UK style independent international school to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It offers an outstanding, British-based education, delivered within an international-Saudi context. The school is situated in the historic area of Diriyah in the north of Riyadh and, as such, is extremely well located and easily accessible from most parts of the city. The campus has been redesigned and developed by award winning architects to offer the highest quality facilities and learning environment to our pupils. The school currently has pupils from Nursery (3-4 years) to Year 5 all taught in mixed boys and girls classes.
Located towards the north of Riyadh in the prominent neighbourhood of Aqeeq, Downe House Riyadh will offer a British curriculum based on the tradition and expertise of Downe House UK. The curriculum will be sensitively adapted for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring girls will excel in Arabic language and Islamic Studies, alongside other subjects. Downe House Riyadh has accepted admissions from Nursery to Year 12 (ages 2 to 16) for the 2023 - 2024 Academic Year.
The Person
This is an exciting position suited to a dynamic and committed Finance professional who combines leadership skills with proven financial and accounting expertise.
This post should attract an experienced professional from the education sector or an exceptional individual with wider educational or financial experience gained outside the sector. The candidate should have international experience and an instinctive feel for the school’s stakeholders and their needs, bringing with them the relevant skills to undertake this complex and exciting job.
Please note that a Finance Qualification is essential and candidates without this will not be considered.
How to Apply
In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert text - here you will be able to download an application form.
Please email completed application forms to Sze-Ting Lee, EduReach Country Manager at szetinglee@edureach.co.uk
After considering the details of the job description and person specification, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
Any submission without a completed King's College Riyadh Application Form will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th April 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly. King's College Riyadh reserves the right to appoint before the closing date and early application is therefore advised.
For more information or an informal conversation please contact szetinglee@edureach.co.uk
Safeguarding and Privacy
King's College Riyadh and Downe House Riyadh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than 3 months old.
By applying for this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by, King's College Riyadh, Downe House Riyadh and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by King's College Riyadh and its affiliates.
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About King's College Riyadh
King’s College is the first UK private school brand to open a branch campus in Saudi Arabia. It is a genuine partnership with King’s College UK, who have been educating students both from the UK and abroad for 140 years.
Following a hugely successful start in 2021, King's expanded in August 2023 to Year 5, and will eventually open through to Year 13 (age 18) to ensure pupils can complete their full school education at King’s in Riyadh. Unlike most other private international school in Riyadh, King’s is fully co-educational from Pre-School to Year 6.
King’s College Riyadh
- brings 140 years of outstanding experience to Riyadh;
- offers a truly holistic curriculum based on that of King’s UK but adapted to the context of Saudi Arabia;
- ensures outstanding pastoral care and strong sense of community;
- offers outstanding opportunities for career development within an international network of schools.
The partnership with King’s College UK is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development and co-curriculum opportunities, ensure that we maintain the highest international standards. Through the strength of our partnership, both pupils and staff in Riyadh benefit from the expertise and reputation King's College UK has built in the UK over the past century and half.
We combine an academic focus with the development of new skills and interest through sport, music, the arts and a range of other activities. Underpinning our curriculum is the value we attach to pastoral care. We understand that pupils fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff, therefore, work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know that they always have a peer or adult to whom they can talk.
Location and Campus
Situated within minutes of the King Khalid Road in Diriyah, King’s College Riyadh is well located and easily accessible from the city.
Our campus has been redeveloped by award winning architects to offer the highest quality facilities and learning environment to our students. The School has a wide array of specialist spaces including equipped Science and Design Technology laboratories, art and music studios, IT lab, dedicated library and specialist Early Years play areas, indoor and outdoor sports areas.
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