SEN Teacher

The Hamilton International School (THIS) is one of Doha’s premier schools and opened in 2019, with the Secondary School opening in 2020. We offer a unique opportunity for a Science teacher to join our team in August 2022. Our world-class facilities and International curriculum will attract the very best teachers, as we aim to provide amazing learning opportunities for our students.

The school offers an environment which is positive, caring, friendly and learner focused. We are building a team who are committed, enthusiastic and collaborative. We aspire to recruit Secondary Teachers who not only support students, but support each other. We want you to thoroughly enjoy coming to school and making a difference to the lives of others.

The Hamilton International School embraces the individuality of every learner. We place teaching and learning at the very core of what we do. We support student learning through a robust, child-focused curriculum and enriching extra-curricular programs, set amongst world class facilities that offer the very best in classrooms, sports and performing arts facilities.

In Secondary, we offer a high quality, bespoke, International Curriculum which maps to both the UK National Curriculum and US Common Core Standards. In Grades 9 and 10, our students study for the High School Diploma and will have the option to move to the IB Diploma in Grade 11 as the school grows.

About the role

We are looking for an SEN teacher to join our amazing team, who:     

• Is passionate about teaching and learning with a commitment to continuous improvement     
• Has the ability to adapt and teach a range of subjects to SEN students with special educational needs and disabilities  
• Can ensure that SEND provision and deployment of resources are both efficiently and effectively managed  
• Can monitor the quality of SEN support by establishing effective systems to identify and meet the needs of students, whilst ensuring that the systems are coordinated, evaluated and regularly reviewed  
• Will support the developments and initiatives to improve standards in literacy and numeracy as well as access to the wider curriculum  
• Can contribute to the strategic direction and development of SEND provision within the department
• Can create, develop and review Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and behaviour intervention plans with colleagues, parents, students and the SEN team  
• Will liaise with and coordinate the contribution of the school therapy team and external agencies as deemed necessary  
• Will work collaboratively in the development of diagnostic baseline assessments  
• Work with students, subject leaders and class teachers to ensure realistic expectations of behaviour and achievement is set for SEN students.  
• Will be committed to the vision of igniting passion, purpose and potential in our students     
• Adapts the curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress     
• Assesses and records student development, while identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement     
• Has excellent communication skills with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders      
• Can lead CPD where appropriate  
• Is passionate about learning beyond the curriculum  

What our school offers

When you join THIS, you also join ISP (International Schools Partnership), a group of 50+ schools located across the world. We offer you the opportunity to join our determined and energetic team as we embark on a unique educational journey to become the premium school of choice in Doha.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive: 

Competitive salary and benefits package 

Housing Allowance  

Annual flights to your home country 

Medical Insurance  

Schooling Benefits 

Child Safeguarding and Protection

THIS is fully committed to students’ safeguarding and 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 The Hamilton International School’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.

Thank you for considering The Hamilton International School as your next place of employment.

Applications

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.

The Hamilton International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal record checks. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience is required, preferably with experience of the UK National Curriculum, the US Common Core, or International Baccalaureate. This role is not suitable for NQT’s.

The Hamilton International School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date if an exceptional candidate is found.