Chemistry Teacher-Local Hire (Short Term Cover)

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 celebrating our 32nd year of providing outstanding educational provision. The school has a long history of exceptional success, and we are looking to appoint an outstanding Chemistry Teacher-Local Hire for a short term cover (between 2-4 months) to join our highly committed team of professionals.

The Role

The successful candidate must be able to teach Chemistry up to A Level and will be part of the Science Department. The candidate should also be prepared to teach across all Key Stages if required. Experience in teaching GCSE or within the British Curriculum is highly desirable. A recognised teaching qualification and a degree in the subject being taught are essential requirements.

The postholder will be expected to fulfil all the responsibilities of a Secondary School Teacher, including serving as a Form Tutor, offering extra-curricular opportunities, attending planning and professional development meetings after school, and participating in school events as required. Please note that TEFL/CELTA qualifications are not accepted.

Our Teachers

As a passionate educator you will have the highest expectations of all children in the school. The best interests of the children will be at the centre of everything you do. You will be an excellent communicator and confident with technology: someone who works well with children, colleagues 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 children are given opportunities for success both in and beyond the classroom. We care about all our staff members and appreciate positive outlooks.

Our School

Park House English School is located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The school has an enviable reputation and our popularity means we are significantly over-subscribed. We are one of the leading British schools in Qatar.

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, 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. We also have an exceptional reputation for sporting success.

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 over 100 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.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, private healthcare 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.

Application Instructions

All applications for this position must be submitted via Schrole.

Please ensure you attach the following documents to the "Documents" section of your Schrole profile . Applications missing any of these documents will not be reviewed.

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Attach your most up-to-date CV.

• Ensure that any gaps in employment or education are clearly explained.

2. ISP Application Form

• Download the ISP Application Form from the "Documents" section of the advert.

• Complete the form and attach it under the "Documents" section on your Schrole account.

Please ensure you complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered

You should also include the details of three professional referees. Park House English School 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 and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment, this will cover all countries of residence during that period.

The closing date for applications is 26 February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Successful applicants will begin their position in March 2026. This is a local-hire role; therefore, the ideal candidate should already be residing in Qatar under family sponsorship.

Start date: March 2026