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About the Role

SEK International Schools is seeking a School Counselor to join its community in Al Wajh, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position focuses on supporting students in the Early Years and Primary sections, with an emphasis on student well-being, emotional development, and addressing barriers to learning. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Role Context and Collaboration

The School Counselor will report directly to the Head of School. This role is integral to a small inclusion team, working closely with the EAL/SEN Support Specialist. The primary focus is on supporting young children and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), making experience in SEN support essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and social-emotional learning lessons. Experience with frameworks such as RULER is highly regarded.
• Serve as the school's Safeguarding Lead, ensuring student safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with the SEN support teacher to assist students with language barriers and special educational needs, including contributing to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist students in overcoming emotional or psychological challenges that affect learning, and work with teachers to implement appropriate support strategies.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and administrators to coordinate referrals and ensure holistic student support.
• Maintain accurate records, analyze data to identify student needs, attend meetings, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Essential experience in SEN support.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience is required.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with the RULER framework is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) support.
• Ability to provide counseling and emotional support.
• Crisis intervention skills.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and data analysis.
• Flexibility and adaptability, particularly within a small school environment.

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time position located in Al Wajh, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. As part of a small inclusion team, flexibility is essential, and the scope of responsibilities may adapt based on student needs and team qualifications. SEK Education Group utilizes technology tools with artificial intelligence capabilities in its recruitment processes, with all application decisions made by a member of the team.

About the Role

SEK International Schools is seeking dedicated Nursery Teachers to join its team in Al Wajh, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This position is part of a new school initiative focused on the education of very young children, specifically those aged 3 months to 3 years. The role requires a solid understanding of early childhood development and a commitment to providing a secure, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

Multiple positions are available, with assignments tailored to different age groups: Nursery 0 (3-11 months) and Nursery 1 & 2 (1-3 years, mixed age). Candidates' experience and preferences will be considered for placement. An Early Years Lead Teacher role is also available for those interested in leadership responsibilities; this interest should be expressed during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote the holistic development of young children.
• Collaborate with support staff to ensure the safety, comfort, hygiene, and well-being of all children.
• Perform essential daily care tasks, including feeding, nappy changing, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting nap routines.
• Maintain consistent and positive communication with parents, serving as a liaison between home and school.
• Work with colleagues to ensure alignment with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and the school's educational philosophy.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience working with infants and toddlers aged 3 months to 3 years.
• A degree or professional qualification in Early Years/Nursery Education is required for visa processing.
• Proficiency in English for effective communication with staff and families.
• A flexible, team-oriented, and culturally sensitive approach.

Required Skills

• Expertise in early childhood development principles and practices.
• Strong understanding and implementation of child safety protocols.
• Proficiency in maintaining high standards of child hygiene.
• Effective parent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability in teamwork and collaboration.
• High cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time position located in Al Wajh, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The school is part of the SEK Education Group, recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to professional development. SEK International Schools utilizes AI-powered technology tools to support recruitment processes, including communication and application management, with all final decisions made by team members. For information on data privacy, please refer to http://*****************************

About the Role

SEK International Schools is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to manage the day-to-day financial operations of its new school in Al Wajh, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This role is essential for overseeing income and expenditure, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations, and providing financial information to support strategic decision-making. As the sole finance professional on-site, you will collaborate closely with the Head of School and Project Manager, with support available from the wider SEK finance network across Saudi Arabia. This position is particularly vital in a startup school environment where robust financial systems, accuracy, and control are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all school income processes, including issuing invoices and fee statements, tracking payments from families, and following up on late or missing payments.
• Maintain accurate records of all family payments and outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Officer to confirm payment status prior to student enrollment and ensure alignment between admissions decisions and financial compliance.
• Ensure the school's fees policy is correctly applied and consistently communicated to all stakeholders.
• Process payments to suppliers and service providers in a timely and controlled manner.
• Maintain clear and well-organized records of all invoices, contracts, payments, and commitments.
• Track expenditure and provide clear financial information to those responsible for budgetary decisions.
• Ensure all financial data is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Prepare regular financial reports, such as monthly statements, detailing income received, expenditure to date, and remaining available budget.
• Provide reliable financial information to school leadership to support planning and decision-making.
• Ensure financial records are prepared and maintained to support annual accounts and internal and external audits.
• Support compliance with relevant Saudi financial and regulatory requirements, including invoicing and VAT where applicable.
• Assist with company registrations, licenses, and official financial filings, coordinating with the Project Manager and external advisors.
• Adhere to SEK group financial standards and protocols, adapting proven systems from sister schools.
• Manage the school's local accounting systems, building on established practices from the sister school.
• Coordinate with the SEK Riyadh finance team to seek guidance, escalate issues, and ensure alignment across the organization.
• Work closely with colleagues in admissions, operations, and leadership to ensure financial processes effectively support school needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A formal qualification in accounting or finance (degree or professional qualification required).
• Approximately 5-10 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, controls, and reporting.
• Experience working within a Saudi context is highly desirable.
• A clear, methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively across teams.
• English is required as the working language.
• Arabic is a significant advantage.
• Saudi national is preferred.

Required Skills

• Financial Operations Management
• Financial Records Management
• Saudi Regulations Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Budgetary Decision Support
• Accounting Systems Management
• Attention to Detail
• Clear Financial Communication
• Independent Work
• Collaboration

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Wajh, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Joining SEK International Schools offers a key role in the successful launch and operation of a new international school, providing an opportunity to build robust financial systems from the outset. You will benefit from the support and guidance of an established SEK finance network and work within a professional environment as part of a fast-developing educational project.

At SEK Education Group, technology tools with artificial intelligence capabilities are used to support recruitment processes, including managing communications and organizing applications. All decisions regarding applications are made by a member of the team. For more information, please refer to the privacy policy: http://*****************************