EAL Primary Teacher - Academic Year 2024-2025

Are you a devoted, enthusiastic educator driven to share a love of learning with every student you encounter? A great opportunity awaits...

We are an educational organization in the tax-free, progressive State of Qatar powered by dedicated leaders working diligently to develop and cultivate lifelong learners. We are looking for passionate, purpose-driven Teachers to mentor our students while creating an impactful and positivity-fuel learning experience. This is a unique opportunity to apply your love of learning, passion for teaching, and commitment to ensure that each child's individual educational experience is expanded and enriched.

We are seeking experienced educators with a British Curriculum background open to bringing their love of teaching to our school, the Newton International School West Bay, for the 2023-2024 academic year in Qatar. Enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodations and utilities, transportation to and from school, annual return flights, local healthcare, end-of-service gratuity, access to good CPD, and a deeply supportive and leadership committed to exceptional career development opportunities. We are looking for extraordinary teachers to make us even better. We offer an inspiring opportunity to foster inclusive education, craft a meaningful vocation and make a real difference. 

Are you ready for a teaching role with a group of like-minded educators? Check out the job details below.

What You Bring to The Table

Following are just some of the attributes that will contribute to your success as a teacher:

·      Communicator – You listen as much as you speak, and your written and verbal skills are exceptional

·      Leader - You lead with integrity and by example. You are an active participant in our children's learning and a trusted partner and resource to our parents and other key stakeholders

·      Integrator – A born builder; you enjoy implementing learning in everything you do

·      Connector – You create genuine connections and lasting partnerships both internally and externally

·      Collaborator – Team player, confidant, educator, and mentor, you work well with others

·      Energetic – You have a positive attitude, radiate energy, and work tirelessly to bring the best in education to the young minds you engage

·      Mission-focused – You are excited about education, driven by learning, and enjoy information sharing to help our families thrive

What You Can Expect Day-to-Day

The following are the core responsibilities for our teachers:

• ·      Plan, prepare, and deliver effective EAL lessons tailored to the needs of primary students.
• Develop and implement curriculum that integrates language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with content learning.
• Assess students' language proficiency and track their progress through formative and summative assessments.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that fosters students' confidence and encourages active participation.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to support students' overall development and integrate EAL instruction with the general education curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding students' progress and provide strategies to support language learning at home.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in EAL education and primary teaching.

What it Takes

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated educator motivated by teaching and the lasting impact you'll have on our students. 

Minimum Required:

·     Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, TESOL, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification, with an endorsement in EAL or a related area.
• Previous experience teaching EAL to primary students is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of second language acquisition theories and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a culturally responsive and supportive learning environment.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning.

About Us - Our Commitment to You

We are a team-first culture committed to your success. N.I.S West Bay was established in 2006, the first in a family of 9 schools, serving more than 10,000 pupils within Qatar. It is a unique villa-style school split over two campuses, offering a personalized, individual teaching and learning environment. We work closely with a thriving school community and have over 1,200 children from different countries, with the vast majority from the Middle East. We celebrate our exceptional, wonderful children and their dedicated care providers. We welcome our new employees with open arms and invite them to join in our increasingly vibrant, tax-free, and hugely progressive beautiful Qatar, host of the 2022 football world Cup! If you are an energized, outstanding educator, passionate about fostering learning in the students you serve, let's connect. Please send your cover letter and CV, accompanied by a recent photograph and two professional references, to

wiidm@newtonschools.sch.qa

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment