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Vacancies at our School
EAL Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Start Date: August 2023
The Opportunity
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified Primary Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as an EAL Teacher in a UK curriculum school. The role is due to start from August 2023. Candidates must be available from the 1st of August 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. 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 and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to children aged 5-11 years old, and be comfortable working within primary school settings.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
· Have a relevant Bachelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
· Have previous relevant Primary School teaching experience.
· Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Doha is preparing to host the Football World Cup in 2022 with new stadiums already completed and others still under construction. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
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, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. 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 the recruitment team at
usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 31 January 2023
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of February 2023. If you have not heard from us before 14th April 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 and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure.
How to apply:
Key Stage 1 Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Start Date: August 2023
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as a Primary School Teacher in a UK curriculum school, ideally with prior KS1 experience. The role is due to start from August 2023. Candidates must be available from the1st of August 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. 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 and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to children aged 5-7 years old, and be comfortable working within Year 1 or Year 2 settings. In your application, we would be grateful if you indicate your year group preference as opportunities are available for both Y1 and Y2 Teachers.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
· Have a relevant Batchelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
· Have previous Primary School teaching experience ideally within KS1.
· Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. In December 2022, Doha successfully hosted the FIFA Football World Cup with significant investment in new stadiums and sporting facilities in the region. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
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, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. 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 the recruitment team at usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 31 January 2023
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 and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure.
How to apply:
Key Stage 2 Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Start Date: August 2023
The Opportunity
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as a Primary School Teacher in a UK curriculum school, ideally with prior KS2 experience. The role is due to start from school opening in August 2022. Candidates must be available from the 1st of August 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. 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 and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to children aged 7-11 years old and be comfortable working within Year 3 to Year 6 settings. In your application, we would be grateful if you indicate if you have any year group preferences, as we anticipate opportunities may be available across a number of KS2 year groups.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
• Have a relevant Batchelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
• Have previous Primary School teaching experience ideally within KS2.
• Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from strong speakers of English will be preferred.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification by clicking 'DOWNLOAD PDF' below.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. In December 2022, Doha successfully hosted the FIFA Football World Cup with significant investment in new stadiums and sporting facilities in the region. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
Please ensure you follow the process below to apply.
i) In the first instance, you will need to click the following link to register your interest and provide details in respect of the core criteria for the role; https://ecv.microsoft.com/VG9iiNQ2jH
ii) Once complete, you will receive an e-mail detailing how you can complete your application. You will be provided with the details of an e-mail to send your application to, and will need to submit the following information;
a. Your CV / Employment Resume, which should detail all relevant information in respect of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps.
b. Your must also submit an application cover letter, outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification.
c. Finally, please ensure that your application provides details of the names, and email contacts of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Closing date: 31 January 2022
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of February 2023. If you have not heard from us before 15 April 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – 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 (if ever worked or lived in the UK).
How to apply:
Head of Primary
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Two Year Renewable
- Start Date: April 2023
Are you a fully qualified, dynamic, and enthusiastic Primary school leader, with teaching and leadership experience within a British style international education setting? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join United School International as Head of Primary.
Our new world-class educational facility opened in August 2022 situated within the heart of the prestigious development ‘The Pearl’, and is the first and probably only school to be built in this area, providing education for children within the local community. 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 and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
The Opportunity
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Primary school leader to lead the development of a new Primary function, at our newly founded school. The role is due to start as soon as the candidate is available, with the aim of either an April or August start for the role, depending upon candidate availability.
You will be responsible for the teaching and learning of students, curriculum development and delivery across all Key Stages in the primary age range, as well as supporting the pastoral needs of our students. The post would suit an innovative and experienced teacher and leader, who can successfully motivate and manage by delegating responsibility, setting clear expectations and targets, and evaluating performance.
The Head of Primary will be an integral member of the Senior Leadership post team and will be responsible for the day-to-day organisational running of the Primary school, in addition to playing a key role in the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan. The Head of Primary will work closely with the Executive Principal and a strong team of teachers, to support the delivery of the school's mission and vision and ensure all pupils and staff are empowered to excel and surpass expectations.
Our Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework.
The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom and a team of Primary school teachers by example. The candidate must:
- Be a fully qualified Primary teaching specialist with successful leadership experience across UK Primary curriculum (at middle leader level of higher).
- Have experience supervising and managing the performance of others and deliver measurable school improvement.
- Have exceptional collaborative team working skills.
- Have excellent communicative skills with peers, parents and other stakeholders.
- Have high quality teaching, and student learning and wellbeing at the heart of their decision making.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. In December 2022, Doha successfully hosted the FIFA Football World Cup with significant investment in new stadiums and sporting facilities in the region. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
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, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. 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 the Executive Principal, Mr. I Temple at usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 31st January 2023, although early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment, as shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close prior to this date.
When applying, please confirm your availability and whether you are able to join from April or August 2023.
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of February 2023. If you have not heard from us before 20th February 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.