Special Education Needs Teacher ( Early Years)

The role is located in Qatar’s capital Doha, a fascinating, thought-provoking, cosmopolitan city that combines desert landscapes with an incredible futuristic skyline. Start your teaching adventure at Pearling Season International School and then spend your weekends immersing yourself in Doha and sister ‘Smart city’ Lusail's ever-growing cityscape of avant-garde architecture and flashy hotels, restaurants, and malls, while watching Qatar’s plans come to fruition.

The school is seeking to appoint a qualified SEN Teacher to join a new school, with experience teaching in the British system. Candidates from the UK seeking their first overseas position or international teachers with experience in a British curriculum are encouraged to apply. Candidates will be required to do the IBDP training at the appropriate time in the future as well as play a vital role in the planning and implementation of the Diploma Programme.

We Offer:   

• Excellent terms of employment  
• Competitive Tax-Free Salary  
• Generous housing allowance  
• Utilities allowance  
• Medical cover  
• Annual Air Fare allowance  
• End of Service Benefit per calendar year.  
• Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues in the sister branch of Pearling Season International School, Al-Mansoura. 
• Excellent professional development and guidance.

Requirements:   

• BA in Education or BA Degree with PGCE  
• Experience teaching the English National Curriculum  
• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role 
• Teaching KS2, 3, 4 students 
• Experience working with Independent Living Skills under NOCN Accreditation Board or ASDAN 
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies 
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities 
• Ability to create IEPs 
• A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• PSISD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and DBS/Police clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage the classroom despite challenging behavior
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Find engaging activities to teach skills 
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Prepare students for the transition to the next grade
• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities

This is the second Pearling Season International School to be opened; the two-form entry school in Al-Mansoura opened its doors in 2014 and is now a fast-growing institution with over 550 students. Whilst having very strong links which will benefit both staff and students, each school will develop in accordance with the needs of the communities they serve while providing common values-driven curricula with an international outlook.

Successful candidates must be passionate about raising attainment and aspirations with the ability to lead by example and inspire others. We are looking for individuals who have an unwavering belief in our ethos and the commitment to really transform learning and lives within the School. You will be innovative in your approach and demonstrate outstanding leadership that allows both students and the School to realize and reach their full potential.

The successful candidates will be able to deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Also, possess the energy and enthusiasm to deliver lessons that engage, enthuse and motivate our learners.

Applications should include your full CV plus a letter of a maximum of 2 sides of A4 stating why you are suitable for the position and location. References will be taken up for short-listed candidates and police certificates will be required from the previous country of residence. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place as soon as possible for shortlisted candidates.