PMLD teacher

RENAD ACADEMY - QATAR FOUNDATION

PMLD Class Teacher

2025-26 School Year

Renad Academy, Qatar Foundation, is recruiting for a Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) class teacher. The role will commence on 1st August 2025.

We are in need of a teacher specialising in PMLD to teach in a classroom of 6 children in either the Primary or Middle school grade levels. Fluency in the Arabic language is essential for this position.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required:

·      Bachelors Degree in Education with Qualified/Certified Teacher Status

·      A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in PMLD instruction within a school setting

·      Ability to differentiate based on each student’s strengths and needs

·      A passion and commitment to education for students with wide ranging learning needs and challenges

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·      Demonstrated ability to relate to student concerns

·      Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development

·      Strong behaviour management skills

·      Ability to inspire and motivate

·      Ability to form positive and effective relationships

Preferred:

·      Postgraduate qualification in Special Education or related field

·      International experience in education

·      Willingness to make a long-term commitment

·      A good sense of humour and a positive outlook

·      An interest in understanding the culture and values of Qatar and incorporating them into our work in the school

·      Enthusiasm and energy

·      Experience coaching adults in educational strategies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·      Prepare short and long-term plans that reflect learning objectives, with a clear understanding of instructional strategies and assessment tools related to the child’s abilities

·      Collect and analyse student data and monitor student progress to direct instructional practices

·      Identify individual students’ learning needs and adjust instructional strategies as appropriate

·      Provide lessons to whole class and small groups to advance student learning

·      Organise and maintain a neat and attractive classroom to enhance the learning environment

·      Submit grades and comments, and document student progress as required

·      Supervise the instructional assistants’ schedules and their instruction to students

·      Attend required meetings and serve on committees as requested

·      Work closely with therapists to provide appropriate services to students

·      Provide professional development to adults

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

·      Participate in professional development activities and keep abreast of developments in subject matter area 

·      Participate in self-assessment activities and integrate evaluation feedback from administrators into planning to improve teaching performance

·      Conduct workshops or presentations to share expertise and information for professional development activities

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is highly competitive and tax-free, and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Benefits include housing, health, life and long-term disability insurance, annual home leave, shipping allowance, end of service gratuity and tuition benefits for up to 3 Pre-K – Grade 12 school-age dependents.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to forward their CV and letter of application, outlining their skills and experience as well as how they meet the person specification to:

Mr Matthew Campion, Director of Renad Academy, Qatar Foundation Schools

mcampion@qf.org.qa

Closing date will be: Monday 21st April 2025

Qatar Foundation Schools reserves the right to appoint a candidate before the application deadline should this prove desirable.

Successful appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and verification of qualifications. The Office of Pre-University Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with previous employers and national/international agencies.