- Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
This is a permanent role, due to start in August 2024.
You will be responsible for the quality of learning, progress and attainment of all students, providing a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas. You will act as a key member of the teaching team, working with the Head of Department, School and Executive Principal to ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all students.
You need to have a proven track record of understanding the professional duties of a teacher and relevant teaching framework to actively promote and achieve required levels of progress and attainment for all students. Excellent subject knowledge to plan and teach the curriculum to an international student population, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all students is safeguarded at all times. Create a stimulating learning environment, ensuring all teaching and learning keeps students engaged throughout the lesson.
You will need to work effectively as a member of the school team, establishing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, parents and students; and act as a role model for promoting excellence, quality and high expectations by ensuring the highest level of quality teaching in own classes and a continuing desire to improve and develop.
Person Specification
In particular, candidates should meet the following technical profile:
- Bachelor’s degree, PGCE (or equivalent), with post-graduate qualifications in education
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience of teaching an international student body is desirable
- Confident and competent ICT user
- Experienced in promoting and delivering excellence and achieving outstanding outcomes in teaching and learning
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with high levels of resilience and flexibility
In addition, the personal qualities we are looking for include:
- Proactive, enthusiastic, ambitious and energetic person.
- Flexibility to work outside of office hours when required.
- IT skills to include: Advanced Excel, Proficient use of Word, Powerpoint, Outlook.
Strong English language and clear communication is an essential requirement for this role, and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred. For more information please refer to the separate Job Description and Person Specification provided.
About the School
United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, the Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.
The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. It can accommodate up to 2,600 students between 3 to 18 years. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading International school in Qatar.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Applications should be submitted to usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Closing date: 4th April 2024
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview. If you have not heard from us by 15th November 2023, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
