English Teacher
Park House English School
Qatar
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- End August 2019
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2019
Job overview
Park House English School is celebrating 25 years of exceptional education this year. We are one of the longest established and most successful schools in Qatar, and are looking to appoint an outstanding Secondary English Teacher (ideally with experience up to A-Level and/or KS5 Media Studies) to join our highly committed team of professionals. Additional responsibility may be available for the right candidate.
Our Teachers
As a passionate educator you will have the highest expectations of all pupils in the school. The best interests of the pupils will be at the centre of everything you do. You will be an excellent communicator and confident with technology: someone who works well with colleagues, pupils and parents. Amongst other things, you’ll be well organised, enjoy being part of a team, have a good sense of humour, be keen to go the extra mile and will want to participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You won’t be afraid of hard work and will be relentlessly focused on ensuring our pupils are given opportunities for success both in and beyond the classroom.
Our School
Park House English School was established in 1994 and is celebrating 25 years of exceptional education this year. We are one of the leading international schools in Qatar.
Our thriving international student population is aged between 3 and 18 years old and from 78 different nationalities. We follow a modified English National Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum, GCSE and A Levels, taught by our strong team of committed and experienced teachers. Our students achieve amongst the highest results in the country in external examinations.
Located in a purpose built campus in Doha, our school is benefitting significantly from being a part of the U.K. based International Schools Partnership Group. With thirty-two schools in eight countries around the world, our pupils have the opportunity to participate in events such as the ISP Model United Nations (held this year in Costa Rica) and the ISP Buddy Exchange Programme which will enable pupils to participate in reciprocal exchanges across our global network of schools for a period of up to one month.
To learn more about our school, please visit www.parkhouseschool.com.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including fully subsidised accommodation (with access to a swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and many other excellent facilities) and annual flights to your home country. As part of a larger schools group you will be able to take advantage of the development opportunities that come with that.
Selection Process
A Letter of Application and Curriculum Vitae should be sent to our H.R. Manager (hr@parkhouseschool.com). You should also include the details of three professional referees. Park House English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal record checks. Whilst NQTs are welcome to apply, priority will be given to those with more than 2 years of relevant experience.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th February. Early applications are encouraged.
First stage interviews may be conducted by Skype or telephone and interviews will take place in the UK in early February in Birmingham and London (alternative arrangements will be made for candidates already working overseas).
Start date: End August 2019
About Park House English School
Park House English School is one of the oldest and most prestigious British schools in Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1994 by Mrs Heather Brennan, we are cekebrating our 30th year of providing outstanding educational provision. The school has a long history of exceptional success.
Our Vision:
To develop confidence, independence, resilience and a love for learning.
Our Mission:
To challenge our pupils to be proud, be hardworking, be enthusiastic and achieve success in a happy, caring and respectful environment.
The school is extremely well respected and is one of the leading schools in Qatar. Our GCSE and A-Level results are well above UK averages and amongst the highest in the country. Park House English School operates under full capacity with a student roll of 1,460 comprised of over 70 nationalities. We are significantly over-subscribed and have long waiting lists.
Our thriving international student population is aged between 3 and 18 years old and from over 70 different nationalities. We follow a modified English National Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum, GCSE and A Levels, taught by our strong team of committed and experienced teachers. Our students achieve amongst the highest results in the country in external examinations, including many best in the world awards. Our students attend prestigious universities in the U.K., U.S., Canada, Qatar and many other countries. We also have an exceptional reputation for sporting success and are the current British International Schools in Qatar national champions.
Park House English School is owned and operated by International Schools Partnership, an ever-growing global family of schools where the child's learning is at the core of everything we do. With 80 schools around the world, our students have the opportunity to participate in events such as the ISP Model United Nations and the ISP Buddy Exchange Programme which enables students to participate in reciprocal exchanges across our global network of schools for a period of up to one month.
Please find more information here: http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com/
As an equal opportunities employer, Park House 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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