Primary Teacher
Edison International Academy, Al Markhiya
Qatar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2018
Job overview
Who are we?
The first Edison International Academy was founded in 2012 and offers an outstanding British-style education to children in the local community. We have four campuses across Doha with over 2,500 students and we will grow to a capacity of 3,000 students by 2019. The students come from 28 or more different nationalities although the majority, about 70%, are local Qatari children or from other Arabic countries who desire an international education for their children.
The schools follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and the English National Curriculum to ensure that learning is both relevant and purposeful. Besides acquiring literacy and numeracy skills and competence with ICT, Edison International Academy also endeavours to provide a holistic education to students, so that they grow into confident, caring and global citizens. We educate our learners to understand the vital need to make our world a sustainable place to live.
Please find more information here: http://edisonqatar.com/
Vacancy for Primary Teachers
We aim to appoint motivated, highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who would work alongside, develop and support a multi-cultural staff team in our continued pursuit of excellence.
We invite applications from teachers who are committed to:
- Nurturing and developing every aspect of a child’s development
- Making learning meaningful, student centred and enjoyable
- Contributing to the wider life of the school
- Promoting a real sense of family community through working in partnership with all stakeholders
- Professional development both within their schools and across our network of schools
Who are we looking for?
- A relevant teaching qualification: minimum of a BEd. or Bachelor’s Degree BA/BSc + PGCE/QTS for the age group you will be teaching, and for specialist roles, a degree in the subject you teach
- A minimum of 2 years recent teaching experience preferred
- Interest in researching new initiatives and implementing them whilst evaluating current processes
- A good understanding of early years / primary teaching and learning
- Experience / Understanding of English language learning, particularly for students for whom English is an additional language
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead as well as collaborate with leaders.
What do we offer?
- Competitive tax free salary
- Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues
- Excellent professional development and guidance
- A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its students
- Furnished accommodation
- Medical insurance
- Visa costs
- Annual flight allowance
- Discounted school places for dependents.
How do you apply?
Please send your letter of application along with your CV to recruitment@edisonqatar.com . Please state the position/ key stage preference in the email subject box.
Closing Date: 30th January 2018 but interview would be scheduled on weekly basis from the 05/01/ 2018.
About Edison International Academy, Al Markhiya
Opened in 2107, the Edison International Academy teaches students from the ages of 6-17. Al Muaither is a municipality in the western region of Al-Rayyan, Qatar. The school also has campuses in Al Markhiya and Dahl Al Hamam. Al Muaither is a single campus site, with 625 students on the school roll and approximately sixty teaching staff. Teaching hours are 35 per week, and class sizes are a maximum of 25. The school teaches to the British curriculum, and is certified by Cambridge International Examinations. The school also incorporates Arabic language studies, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History into the student’s education. Edison International Academy works in partnership with Quantum Sports (QSports), who offer a variety of sports activities, which are organised and held off school grounds and out of school hours.
Principal
Johanna Chawla
Values and vision
Edison International Academy is fully aware that all children in its care are growing up in a fast paced, multi-cultural and international society. It is, therefore, incredibly important to provide a strong educational background, but also sound social and emotional skills, so that they can withstand the pressures and challenges they may come across throughout their life.
All staff aim at providing the children in its care with an education that equips them with the skills to become lifelong learners and successful global citizens. It is expected that upon gradation, many students will go on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
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