Co-educational – All through ages – Day – American IB curriculum
Hayah Riyadh is a major international school campus opening in the city in September 2027, born from a strategic partnership between Egypt’s Hayah International Academy and America’s Fulton Science Academy. The institution will focus heavily on STEAM education and character development in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Hayah International Academy Riyadh and Anthony Millard Consulting are delighted to invite applications for the role of School Principal, to commence in post in September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter), ahead of the opening in August 2027.
We are seeking an experienced School Principal to join the Senior Leadership Team at Hayah International Academy Riyadh, American IB School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled to open in the 2027/2028 academic year.
The successful candidate will join in September 2026 and play a pivotal role during the critical pre-opening and launch phases.
He/She will work closely with the administrative team, teachers, parents, and students of Hayah Academy Riyadh to drive institutional growth, cultivate a deeply connected school community aligned with our mission and core values, and establish the academy as a world-class institution.
Further details are available in the Candidate Brief. For a preliminary discussion please contact Anthony Millard Consulting: Wendy Ellis – wendy@anthonymillard.co.uk
Applications will be considered on receipt and early applications are advised.
Candidates who are short-listed will be invited to interviews, which will take place in July 2026.
The Hayah International Academy Riyadh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applications.
