EYFS Lead Practitioner (August 2025 Start)

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We are thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a flexible and inspirational EYFS Lead Practitioner with experience teaching in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), starting in August 2025.

This position is a vital part of our revitalized leadership team, which is dedicated to guiding our distinctive school through its next phase of development and transformation. As the new EYFS Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school during this exciting period of growth and innovation. Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Leading Your Division: You will oversee the EYFS team (8 Teachers and 8 Teaching Assistants), fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional development and excellence in teaching.
• Cross-School Leadership: You will provide operational and strategic leadership across the school, ensuring alignment with our overall vision and educational goals.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement an engaging and effective EYFS curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our learners.
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience for all students.

We seek candidates who possess a minimum of 4 years of EYFS teaching experience, coupled with a demonstrated passion for early years education. Ideal applicants will bring energy, dynamism, and a strong commitment to our school’s values, especially the concept of ‘Confidence for Life’.

If you are eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of education at our school!

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.

International Schools Partnership (ISP)

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.

ISP is a leading and growing group of 105 private international schools operating in more than 25 markets and educating over 92,500 students worldwide.

Supported by passionate and experienced educators, our students are placed at the centre of their learning journeys acquiring the confidence, knowledge and skills to be successful now and in the future.

Child Safeguarding and Protection

Durham School for Girls Doha is fully committed to safeguarding and child protection. The selected applicants will be required to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within our school, as well as adhere to and ensure compliance with Durham School for Girls Doha’s child protection policies and procedures.

Criminal Background Checks

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Criminal Background Checks covering the 10 years prior to their start date with the school; this will cover all countries of residence during that period.

Salary and Benefits

• 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.

How to Apply

Please complete the TES online 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.

Please complete the application or for further information contact heather@compassteaching.com

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: www.durhamqatar.com