English Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Doha College
Qatar
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive, tax-free salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- August 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2024
Job overview
About us
Doha College is a high-profile, leading not-for-profit British International School for children aged 3–18. Its vision is to enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning, and create aspirational minds whilst offering a well-balanced, all-embracing curriculum that follows the English National Curriculum. It was the first High-Performance Learning accredited school in the world and has consistently outstanding educational achievements and excellent examination results at all stages.
We have been established in Qatar for over 40 years under the patronage of the British Embassy. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a part in the continual improvement of a school with an already worldwide-renowned reputation for excellence. With 2,500 students and 350 staff, the school is a vibrant international community that subscribes to equal opportunities for all. An exciting time for the school, we moved to a brand-new, 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus in 2020, amalgamating two previous sites and ensuring the College’s place at the forefront of educational provision in world-class facilities.
To see our vision in action and find out what makes our school so amazing, click here: vimeo.com/667248321
The opportunity
We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic English Teacher, to provide Maternity Cover starting in August 2024. The contract end date is yet to be determined but is likely to cover the entire Autumn term of the 2024-2025 academic year.
The English Faculty is a large team who deliver a balanced English programme at Key Stage 3 in line with the English National Curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our international student body. At Key Stage 4, students follow the syllabus for the Edexcel IGCSE English Language A and English Literature courses. At Key Stage 5, we offer both Edexcel English Literature and Language as international A-levels.
The English department also offers a wide range of co-curricular opportunities including COBIS writing competitions, an annual Poetry Evening, and involvement with other schools – locally and globally – in essay writing, speech making and debating events. In addition, we also produce the ‘Majlis’ – the school ‘magazine’ created 'by the students, for the students' which has recently moved to an online platform.
About you
As an English Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching a full range of English classes. Candidates should have the ability to make English lessons enjoyable for all pupils. They should demonstrate a passion for, and enjoyment of, both language and literature and be a role model for students and staff. Candidates must have qualified teacher status, with a specialism in English.
We are a British international school, and all our lessons are taught in English. A high standard of written and spoken English is, therefore, essential. Applicants should be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the school vision, including co-curricular activities.
Please note: Due to government requirements, we can only consider applicants who are below 50 years old for this position. This is a local hire and non-sponsored post for which remuneration is base salary only (no benefits are provided in addition). Only candidates with family sponsorship currently residing in Qatar will be considered.
To find out more, please visit: www.dohacollege.com/discover/careers
Apply
Closing date: Friday, 19 April 2024.
We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.
All applicants who are invited to an interview will be required to provide the following documents as set out below, prior to the interview.
- A copy of your passport
- Reference from the current / most recent employer (for teaching, coaching and education support roles). Please note we will contact the referees directly.
Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check. Teaching staff will also be subject to a Barred List and Prohibition from Teaching Check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
As an equal opportunities' employer, Doha College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas.
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About Doha College
As one of the oldest British Schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence based on firmly embedded values, a passion for learning and an international environment that inspires through its sheer diversity. We are the first school in the world to be honoured with the High-Performance Learning (HPL) accreditation, as well as the first school in Qatar to be accredited under the new Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Patron’s Accreditation and Compliance Scheme.
Originally opened in 1980, the school continues to operate under the sponsorship of the British Embassy on a not-for-profit basis, featuring over 2,000 students, aged 3 -18, from 68 different nationalities. We are truly an international school teaching the well-respected British curriculum offering IGCSE, AS and A levels in a wide range of subjects.
Benefitting from a 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus that opened in September 2020, we offer cutting-edge facilities and inspiring learning environments that feature dedicated zones for Primary and Secondary, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, drama studios and swimming pools. Our world-class campus allows future generations of Doha College students to thrive and unlock their full potential in an environment that is fit for the learning needs of the 21st century.
Doha College’s salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. Our staff receive a generous tax-free salary, a monthly accommodation allowance, an annual flight allowance and a substantial settling-in allowance. We have a comprehensive onboarding and orientation programme, providing support at every step of the process, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Doha College also offers an enormous CPD budget, allowing our staff to multiply their talent and pursue further education and training courses within Qatar and around the world.
A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other and its capital Doha is a city that has something for everyone. Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.
In keeping with our motto Excellence for All, Excellence from All, we foster outstanding relationships from which both, students and staff, draw their ambition to do well and make a lasting contribution to College life and society as a whole - so why not apply and join our team.
Vision
To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.
Mission
With the growth-mindset philosophy of High-Performance Learning, we develop confidence, creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for our students to make a lasting contribution to global society.
Core Values
- Excellence and diligence
- Respect and Integrity
- Commitment and Accountability
- Perseverance and Honesty
- Fun and Enjoyment
- Challenge and reward
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Safeguarding and Child Protection
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
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