ICT Teacher
Sherborne School
Doha - Qatar
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 13 June 2026
Job overview
Join Our Outstanding Team at Sherborne Qatar
Sherborne Qatar, a prestigious British school in Doha, is seeking a passionate and experienced Teacher of ICT to join our dynamic team. As a member of Qatar’s Supreme Education Council’s Outstanding Schools Programme, we are proud to be the only British independent school invited to this esteemed initiative. Our affiliation with the historic Sherborne School in the UK, founded in 1550, ensures a legacy of academic excellence and character development.
About Us
At Sherborne Qatar, we prioritize academic success, small class sizes, exceptional pastoral care, and an extensive extracurricular programme to develop well-rounded, high-achieving pupils. We are committed to fostering creativity, communication, curiosity, independence, risk-taking, and resilience in our students.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable ICT Teacher who can inspire pupils to develop digital literacy, computational thinking, and a strong understanding of technology in a modern world. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking Computing department in a growing group of schools.
Key Responsibilities:
• Teach ICT across Key Stages, including GCSE and A-Level where applicable.
• Deliver engaging, practical lessons covering programming, digital systems, and emerging technologies.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and independent learning through technology.
• Contribute to curriculum development and integration of innovative teaching methods.
• Promote extracurricular activities such as coding clubs, robotics, or digital competitions.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
• A certified teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent) from a UK university.
• A relevant degree in ICT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience teaching ICT/Computer Science in a British curriculum school.
• Strong subject knowledge, including programming (e.g., Python, Java, or similar).
• Excellent classroom management and lesson planning skills.
• Ability to teach ICT to GCSE and A-Level.
Desirable:
• Experience teaching Computer Science at A-Level.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, or data science.
• Previous teaching experience in the UK.
Please note: Due to Qatar’s work visa restrictions, applicants must be under the age of 50.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Sherborne Qatar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Attached documents
About Sherborne School
- Sherborne School
- Villa 25, Street 605, Zone 51, Mall of Qatar, Al Jahhaniya Interchange, Al Gharaffa
- Doha
- Qatar
Sherborne Qatar Schools form a truly international community, welcoming pupils from over 60 nationalities across our campuses. As leading British independent schools in the Middle East, we are committed to delivering educational excellence through a holistic approach that values outstanding pastoral care alongside strong academic achievement.
Our strength lies in our exceptional teachers, high-quality pastoral support, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a warm, inclusive, family-orientated culture. We pride ourselves on knowing our pupils as individuals and supporting them to grow both academically and personally within a nurturing environment.
As part of the wider Sherborne family, our schools benefit from a close relationship with our historic and prestigious partner school in England. Together, we share a commitment to providing the very best of British independent education while embracing the diversity and ambition of our international setting in Qatar.
Qatar is a dynamic and forward-thinking country, and we seek to nurture these same qualities in our pupils. We encourage learners to take responsibility for their own progress, to think critically, and to develop curiosity, resilience and a lifelong passion for learning. Our philosophy of “Education for Life” focuses on developing reflective, adaptable and confident young people who are prepared for the future.
Across Sherborne Qatar Schools, we aim to cultivate well-educated, well-rounded individuals who hold high aspirations and achieve their full potential within a happy and supportive school environment. At the heart of everything we do are our core values of Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Perseverance, Responsibility and Teamwork — values that guide our actions, shape our community and reflect our shared ethos with Sherborne Dorset.
We encourage pupils to become positive role models, embrace leadership opportunities and explore a wide range of interests through our rich extracurricular programmes. While standards and expectations for learning and behaviour remain high, we believe pupils should be challenged in a supportive environment that promotes wellbeing rather than pressure.
Strong partnerships between home and school are central to our success. By working closely with families, built on mutual trust and respect, we create the best conditions for children to flourish, achieve their potential and feel happy and secure in school.
Above all, Sherborne Qatar Schools are caring, inclusive and supportive communities where every child is valued and inspired to succeed.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.