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EYFS / Key Stage 1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Doha College
Qatar
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Salary:Attractive, tax-free salaryJob type:Full Time, Maternity CoverStart date:January 2025Apply by:5 November 2024
Job overview
Doha College is one of the world’s leading British International Schools. Proudly not-for-profit, we have been named as one of the top hundred private schools in the world in both the prestigious Spear’s School Index and the Carfax Index and are Qatar’s sole entry in both lists. Our examination results at (I)GCSE and A-Level are amongst the best of any school of our type globally.
Our commitment to supporting your career is matched by our dedication to your well-being, with an innovative instructional coaching approach designed to ensure all teachers, however experienced, continue to learn and are helped to become the very best they can be. We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Our free on-site crèche for primary-aged children ensures that working parents are supported, and staff representation on our Board of Governors helps to shape the future strategic direction of the school.
Best of all, our vibrant international student community is a delight to work with, and our innovative approach encourages everyone at the College to bring with them ideas and a willingness to try new things.
If you are interested in joining our inspiring team which values your personal and professional growth – and you will bring a commitment to the highest standards, positivity, kindness and warmth – we very much look forward to receiving your application.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking to hire an EYFS and a Key Stage 1 Teacher, who can join our team in January 2025, for a Fixed Term until June 2025.
As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering outstanding lessons, monitoring and evaluating student achievement and contributing to the accomplishment of Doha College’s vision and mission.
All our classrooms are equipped with interactive screens; all students are furnished with an iPad upon entry, and all staff and students use Google Classroom.
This is a non-sponsored position and only candidates with family sponsorship currently residing in Qatar will be considered.
About you
Candidates should have a passion for the primary years and the ability to apply a range of teaching strategies that motivate and encourage children to want to learn. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver lessons that inspire children to succeed, have a detailed knowledge of the English National Curriculum, as well as a commitment to the pursuit of excellence in education standards.
We are a British international school and all of our lessons are taught in English. A high standard of written and spoken English is therefore essential. Applicants should be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the school vision including co-curricular activities.
Please note that due to government requirements, we can only consider applicants who are above 18 years old.
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Closing date: 5 November 2024
Longlist process: The longlisting process will commence before the application deadline and we reserve the right to close an advert early. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Final-stage interviews: Week commencing
17 November 2024 by videoconference.
We will collect references for candidates invited to attend the final-round interviews. Reference from the current/most recent employer is mandatory prior to interview.
Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check. Teaching staff will also be subject to a Barred List and Prohibition from Teaching Check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found
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As an equal opportunities employer, Doha College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas.
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About Doha College
Al Niser Street, PO Box 7506 Doha Qatar
About Doha College
As one of the oldest British Schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence based on firmly embedded values, a passion for learning and an international environment that inspires through its sheer diversity.
Originally opened in 1980, the school continues to operate on a not-for-profit basis under the sponsorship of the British Embassy. It features over 2,600 students aged 3 -18 from 83 different nationalities. We are truly an international school teaching the well-respected British curriculum, offering IGCSE, AS, and A levels in a wide range of subjects.
Benefitting from a 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus that opened in September 2020, we offer cutting-edge facilities and inspiring learning environments that feature dedicated zones for Primary and Secondary, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, drama studios and swimming pools. Our world-class campus allows future generations of Doha College students to thrive and unlock their full potential in an environment that is fit for the learning needs of the 21st century.
Doha College’s salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. Our staff receive a generous tax-free salary, a monthly accommodation allowance, an annual flight allowance and a substantial settling-in allowance. We have a comprehensive onboarding and orientation programme, providing support at every step of the process, allowing new staff to navigate the challenges of an international move effectively. Doha College also offers an enormous CPD budget, allowing our staff to multiply their talent and pursue further education and training courses within Qatar and around the world.
A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication makes Qatar a country like no other. Its capital, Doha, has something for everyone. Whether you are looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.
Vision
To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.
Mission
As a not-for-profit , Doha College develops confidence, creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for our students to make a lasting contribution to global society.
Core Values
Excellence and Diligence Respect and Integrity Commitment and Accountability Perseverance and Honesty Fun and Enjoyment Challenge and Reward
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