IT Coordinator (Year 1 -8 )

Join Our Outstanding Team at Sherborne Qatar

Sherborne Qatar, a prestigious British school in Doha, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking IT Coordinator (Years 1–8) to join our dynamic team from September 2026. As part of Qatar’s Supreme Education Council’s Outstanding Schools Programme, we are committed to delivering academic excellence and developing well-rounded pupils. Our close partnership with Sherborne School in the UK, founded in 1550, reflects our dedication to high-quality education and holistic development.

About Us

At Sherborne Qatar, we pride ourselves on academic excellence, small class sizes, exceptional pastoral care, and a rich extracurricular programme. We aim to nurture confident, curious, and resilient learners equipped with the digital, analytical, and problem-solving skills required for success in the modern world.

The Role

We are seeking an inspiring and motivated IT Coordinator to lead, develop, and monitor high-quality IT provision across Years 1–8. This role places a strong emphasis on improving teaching practice, driving curriculum innovation, and ensuring excellent pupil outcomes in IT and Computing.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the strategic development of a coherent, progressive IT curriculum across Year 1–8

• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment in IT

• Support and coach colleagues through modelling best practice, professional dialogue, and targeted support

• Monitor standards through lesson observations, learning walks, and pupil voice

• Analyse attainment and progress data to inform planning and raise standards

• Promote the effective and consistent use of digital technologies across the curriculum

• Ensure continuity and progression across Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School phases

• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation, inspection readiness, and quality assurance processes

• Foster an inclusive approach, supporting pupils of all abilities including EAL, BML, and SEND learners

• Engage with parents to support understanding of IT learning and pupil progress

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent)

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline

• At least 3 years’ experience teaching IT/Computing

• Experience teaching across Primary and/or lower Secondary

• Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and progression in IT

• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills

• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable

• Experience within a British curriculum or independent school setting

• Experience leading or supporting colleagues, or a clear aspiration for leadership

• Familiarity with I/GCSE IT or Computing pathways

• Experience working with EAL, BML, or SEND learners

• Previous international teaching experience

The Ideal Candidate

This role is particularly suited to candidates who have experience teaching IT across Primary and lower Secondary phases and are looking to progress into a Subject Coordinator role within a high-performing independent school environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong passion for integrating engaging and subject-specific IT and Computing skills across Years 1–8

• Have a genuine interest in curriculum design, inquiry-based learning, STEM education, and assessment for learning

• Show a desire to develop expertise in academic strategy to support the growth and success of IT within the school

• Possess a solid understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, the English National Curriculum, Key Stage 3, and I/GCSE IT and Computing pathways

• Have emerging or established leadership skills, with the ability and ambition to coach, mentor, and support colleagues

• Demonstrate an appreciation for data analysis and its role in improving pupil outcomes

• Be reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning

• Be an excellent communicator and collaborator, with strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents, contributing to a culture of high expectations and professional learning

• Have experience teaching diverse learners, including those with EAL, BML, or SEND, or a strong willingness to develop in this area

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Sherborne Qatar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including references from previous employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, online searches will also be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

For further information about Sherborne Qatar, please visit: https://www.sherborneqatar.org/

We look forward to receiving your application.