Arabic Teacher

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented Arabic specialist Teacher to join our newly founded school. The position will support the Arabic & Islamic department across the Primary and Secondary school. We require a minimum of three years’ prior experience working as Arabic teacher, which should include Secondary level.

PLEASE NOTE – Applicants are sought from candidates currently within Qatar as this is a local appointment where school sponsorship is not available.
As per the Ministry of Education applicants must also have a degree in Arabic.

The role is due to start from school opening in August 2022. Candidates must be available from the 1st of August 2022 to commence employment.

APPLICATIONS UNABLE TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

About the School

United School International https://unitedschool.qa/  is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.

It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.

The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar. There are a number of state-of-the-art facilities which will support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450-spseater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.

About the Person

Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:

· Hold a relevant Arabic Degree as per Ministry of Education requirements.

· Have at least 3 years prior experience teaching Arabic, preferably within Qatar or the wider Middle East.

· Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.

As an English school specialising in the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, competent English language is also an essential requirement.

Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing excellent IT, organisational and communication skills.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School

Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering  the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:

1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide

2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.

3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.

Application Process

If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.

Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps.

Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.

Applications should be submitted to the Executive Principal, Mr. I Temple at usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa 

Closing Date: 13th February 2022. Although early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment, as interviews will take place on a rolling basis and the application process may close prior to this date once the right candidate is found.

Due to anticipated volumes of applications, we will be unable to feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

If you have not heard from us before 28th February 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks, and local police checks and/or International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO (if ever worked or lived in the UK). Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.