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Primary Arabic Teacher
Doha College
Qatar
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Salary:Attractive, tax-free salaryJob type:Full Time, PermanentApply by:23 March 2025
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.
To our teaching staff, we offer what is widely regarded to be one of the most competitive packages in the Middle East and includes a high tax-free salary, an accommodation allowance sufficient to cover high quality accommodation on desirable expatriate compounds, medical insurance, school fee support (75% of fees in the school for up to three children), annual flights and a generous a settling-in allowance and end-of-service gratuity.
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 looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Primary Arabic Teacher to join the Modern Foreign Languages department in our Primary school from August 2025. The post holder will be joining a friendly and supporting team and will contribute to teaching Arabic to native and non-native Arabic speakers.
About You
Candidates should have the ability to teach Arabic, and the ability to teach an additional language will be a distinct advantage. Applicants should have a degree in Arabic and a teaching qualification and be a highly motivated and successful practitioner, who is willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the college including extra-curricular activities.
Candidates should have a passion for languages 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 UK 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.
Qatar
A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other, and its capital Doha is a city that has something for everyone. Performances, museums and galleries make for a captivating cultural scene; city hotspots such as the busy markets and the waterfront promenade are a great way to spend a day; there is a lively night-life that means that there is plenty to do when the sun goes down; the Pearl Qatar offers luxury and elegance; there are some breath-taking areas of natural beauty, and lovers of sport and adventure can enjoy numerous clubs and activities.
Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.
In return
Our tax-free salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. In addition, the remuneration package will include an accommodation allowance, medical insurance, school fee support (75% of fees in the school for up to three children), a flight allowance (one return flight per year to a home location), a settling-in allowance and an end-of-service gratuity. We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move.
Valuing the importance of recruiting and retaining the best staff, the professional development offering is significant. Doha College has its own CPD academy and offers accredited training across the school and at all levels.
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Closing Date: 23 March 2025
We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a short-list. Early application is therefore encouraged.
We will collect references for candidates invited to attend the 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
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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
