Vacancies

Vacancies
at BSS

Oman is one of the most special and rewarding places in the world to teach and our team here will help you every step of the way.

BSS has small classes taught by excellent and enthusiastic teachers.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to the on-going professional development of all of our staff. Staff are provided with many opportunities to undertake CPD both within school, across the region and internationally.

British School Salalah is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please read our Safeguarding Policy to find out more. Please be aware that should you be shortlisted for an interview, we will conduct online checks in accordance with our safeguarding policy.

Open minds and inquisitive pupils make every day at BSS a learning day. I’ve found there’s a real strong sense of community in our lovely little school.

BSS Teacher

Current Vacancies

KS2 Primary Teacher

We are looking to appoint a KS2 Primary Teacher to join our successful team at British School Salalah. The school follows the National Curriculum for England together with its assessment procedures and caters for children between the age 3 to 18.

Start date: August 2026

Please read the job description and employment guidelines below. Please email your completed application form with your CV and a covering letter to admin@britishschoolsalalah.com

The closing date is Thursday, 5 February. Longlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.

All applicants must be qualified teachers, with a UK or internationally recognised equivalent qualification. For this position, we are happy to consider ECTs.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. It is advisable to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified. BSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS/Police clearance and online checks.

Essential Requirements

  • BA in Education or BA Degree with PGCE
  • QTS, with teaching and middle or senior leadership experience in an English National Curriculum school.
  • Experience and excellence in teaching the English National Curriculum
  • Experience of and commitment to safeguarding, valuing diversity, SEND inclusion, and wellbeing-focused pedagogy.
  • Strong communication skills to engage students, staff, parents, and governors.

What we offer

  • Competitive terms of employment
  • Tax Free Salary (25,000 – 29,000  GBP per annum dependent on experience)
  • Generous Housing allowance
  • Utilities allowance
  • Medical insurance (including dependents)
  • Annual airfare allowance (including up to 3 dependents)
  • Free tuition at BSS for 2 dependent children
  • Freight allowance
  • End of Service Benefit
  • Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues in Salalah with the support of British School Muscat
  • A happy and positive work environment
  • Excellent professional development and guidance
  • We also provide a thorough school, social, and country induction programme

Job Description – Teacher

BSS Employment Guidelines

BSS Application Form (PDF version)

BSS Application Form (Word doc.)

Senior School Maths Teacher - British School Salalah

We are looking to appoint a KS2 Primary Teacher to join our successful team at British School Salalah. The school follows the National Curriculum for England together with its assessment procedures and caters for children between the age 3 to 18.

Start date: August 2026

Please read the job description and employment guidelines below. Please email your completed application form with your CV and a covering letter to admin@britishschoolsalalah.com

The closing date is Thursday, 5 February. Longlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.

All applicants must be qualified teachers, with a UK or internationally recognised equivalent qualification. For this position, we are happy to consider ECTs.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. It is advisable to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified. BSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS/Police clearance and online checks.

Essential Requirements:

  • BA in Education or BA Degree with PGCE
  • UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Experience teaching the English National Curriculum
  • Previous experience or an understanding of working with students for whom English is not their first language
  • Experience of and commitment to safeguarding, valuing diversity, SEND inclusion, and wellbeing-focused pedagogy.
  • Strong communication skills to engage students, staff, parents, and governors.

Desirable:

  • Experience delivering Pearson Edexcel GCSE or iGCSE and A Level or iA Level curriculum
  • Ability to teach physics at KS3 and KS4

What we offer

  • Competitive terms of employment
  • Tax Free Salary (25,000 – 29,000 GBP per annum dependent on experience)
  • Generous housing allowance
  • Utilities allowance
  • Medical insurance (including dependents)
  • Annual airfare allowance (including up to 3 dependents)
  • Free tuition at BSS for up to 2 dependent children
  • Freight allowance
  • End of Service Benefit
  • Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues in Salalah with the support of British School Muscat
  • A happy and positive work environment
  • Excellent professional development and guidance
  • We also provide a thorough school, social, and country induction programme

Job Description – Senior School Teacher

BSS Employment Guidelines

BSS Application Form (PDF version)

BSS Application Form (Word doc.)

Deputy Head of Primary

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Primary to join our successful team at British School Salalah. The school follows the National Curriculum for England together with its assessment procedures and caters for children between the age 3 to 18.

Start date: August 2026

Please read the job description and employment guidelines below. Please email your completed application form with your CV and a covering letter to admin@britishschoolsalalah.com

The closing date is Thursday, 5 February. Longlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.

All applicants must be qualified teachers, with a UK or internationally recognised equivalent qualification. For this position, we will not be considering ECTs.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. It is advisable to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified. BSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS/Police clearance and online checks.

Essential Requirements

  • BA in Education or BA Degree with PGCE
  • QTS, with teaching and middle or senior leadership experience in an English National Curriculum school.
  • Experience and excellence in teaching the English National Curriculum
  • Experience of and commitment to safeguarding, valuing diversity, SEND inclusion, and wellbeing-focused pedagogy.
  • Strong communication skills to engage students, staff, parents, and governors.

What we offer

  • Competitive terms of employment
  • Tax Free Salary (36,336 – 40,260 GBP per annum dependent on experience)
  • Generous Housing allowance
  • Utilities allowance
  • Medical insurance (including dependents)
  • Annual airfare allowance (including up to 3 dependents)
  • Free tuition at BSS for 2 dependent children
  • Freight allowance
  • End of Service Benefit
  • Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues in Salalah with the support of British School Muscat
  • A happy and positive work environment
  • Excellent professional development and guidance
  • We also provide a thorough school, social, and country induction programme

Job Description – Deputy Head Primary

BSS Employment Guidelines

BSS Application Form (PDF version)

BSS Application Form (Word doc.)

The school is committed to ongoing development and continues to go from strength to strength - staff and students are proud to have ownership of this journey which fosters a great sense of community and well-being. A senior student captured this ethos beautifully when he told me 'We are for the school and the school is for us'.

COBIS Inspection 2023

Working at BSS

You will need to be passionate, motivated and show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating learning environment which challenges and supports all students. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent facilities and a friendly and supportive working environment.

We provide all new teaching staff with a week-long induction programme to support their transition to life at BSS.

Internationally hired staff are assisted in establishing themselves within Salalah, including assistance with setting up bank accounts, arranging car hire and getting to know the city. We arrange several social events at the start of the academic year and all new staff are provided with a BSS buddy to help them settle.

Our Principal of BSM and BSS has written a collection of articles which will give you further insight into our school and Oman.

"I have felt really supported working at BSS, it’s been an amazing journey. Both students and staff work hard to achieve the best in academic achievement and delivering deep pastoral care."

BSS member of staff

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