Female SENCO for August 2026

About Durham School for Girls Doha

At Durham School for Girls Doha, we aim to provide a broad and balanced, vocabulary rich curriculum, which strives for academic excellence and instils a love of learning. We create positive, engaging and stimulating learning opportunities for our students which inspire them to succeed. Growing in this age is challenging and we want our girls to be prepared and ready for the future, whilst celebrating and enjoying being a child.

Durham School for Girls Doha is a caring, supportive community where we aim to unlock and fulfil each girl’s full potential. Our strong Qatari culture and values are supported by an excellent British Curriculum providing the best environment for our students to thrive in. Values are at the heart of the Durham Family, and we embed Qatari national values throughout our curriculum and daily routines making us the perfect place for girls to grow and thrive. We ensure that the girls’ academic and pastoral development is in line with both the British curriculum expectations and the 2030 vision for the future of Qatar where women will play a fundamental role.

Durham is a fully accredited BSO and QNSA school. We are a British curriculum school serving predominantly the local community. DSGD is a member of both BSME and AOBSO.

When you join Durham School for Girls Doha, you also join iSP (International Schools Partnership), a global network of over 105 schools. ISP offers unique opportunities for professional collaboration, career growth, and shared best practices among educators worldwide. This connection ensures our staff remain at the forefront of global educational innovation while benefiting from the support and resources of a thriving international community.

About ISP:

Moved by curiosity and empowered by self-confidence, students from ISP Schools thrive throughout their lifetime.  

International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a global community of 114 international schools across 25 countries. We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students' curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers. 

Our unique approach to learning recognises our students as collaborators in the learning process. We focus on developing the knowledge and lifelong skills that help them thrive beyond their time at school.  ISP students benefit from teaching excellence, international opportunities, and careers guidance. Our schools have access to a global network of experts and our teachers and leaders are supported to continuously improve through extensive professional development programmes.  

Join Our Team

Durham School for Girls, Doha, provides a British Curriculum education to a vibrant community of 1,220 predominantly Qatari girls. With a commitment to developing girls who leave our school with ‘Confidence for Life’, we foster an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach her full potential. 

 We are seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our team. The SENCO will play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for students by ensuring that every learner receives the appropriate support to thrive academically and personally.  

 The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all aspects of support, recognizing and addressing the unique needs of our predominantly Qatari student population. The SENCO will be prepared to work with students who may not have a formal SEN diagnosis but require additional support due to language barriers or other factors. 

 The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of SEN provisions, strong leadership skills, and will be adept at setting up and managing day-to-day in-class support strategies to ensure that all students can achieve their full potential in lessons.  Moreover, the SENCO will be responsible for the Strategic development of the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEN pupil achievement. A SENCO qualification is preferred for this role.

·         Design and deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum standards and cater to diverse learner needs.

·         Plan and implement curriculum content aligned with DSGD/MARK values, Qatari culture, and MOE ethics.

·         Use assessment effectively to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.

·         Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that promotes respect and collaboration.

·         Communicate regularly and professionally with students, parents, and colleagues to support learning.

·         Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and relevant stakeholders on academic performance.

·         Support student wellbeing by fostering personal growth, resilience, and positive relationships.

·         Participate actively in professional development to continually enhance teaching practice.

·         Model the school’s MARK values in all interactions and serve as a positive ambassador for DSGD.

·         Use school communication platforms effectively to share information, resources, and updates.

·         Engage in school events, extracurricular activities, and community-building opportunities.

·         Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare policies to ensure student protection.

·         Collaborate with colleagues to develop high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

·         Ensure all teaching materials, planning, and curriculum content reflect Qatari national values and MOE ethics.

Salary and Benefits

We value and reward the contributions of our staff with a comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive tax-free salary.

• Housing allowance.

• Private medical insurance.

• Annual return flights to your home country.

• End-of-service gratuity in line with Qatari labor law.

• Schooling benefits for staff children.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles      

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.     

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.      

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging     

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.    

How to Apply

Please complete the ISP Application form and upload your Curriculum Vitae along with your application cover letter (maximum 1 side of A4). You should also include the details of three professional referees, with at least one being your current employer.

Durham School for Girls Doha reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date if an exceptional candidate is found.

For more information, visit our website: https://durham.edu.qa/

Application deadline: Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

We look forward to receiving your application.

Durham is unique and this is a chance to be part of something very exciting for the future of the girls in Qatar.