EAL Specialist & Literacy Lead

Doha Academy is an expanding network of British-curriculum schools located in the dynamic and multicultural capital of Qatar, Doha. As part of the Al Faleh Educational Holding Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional, inclusive K-12 education rooted in Islamic principles.

All schools within Doha Academy hold both national and international accreditations and are currently preparing for the next phase of the improvement cycle with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (“NEASC”) as part of their “ACE Learning” initiative.

We are on the lookout for a dedicated EAL Specialist & Literacy Lead to teach Primary & Secondary English at our main campus in Al Waab. This role will involve a significant amount of time dedicated to designing a literacy development program aimed at assisting students whose primary language is Arabic. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide support to fellow educators in enhancing their English as a Second Language methodologies across the school’s curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have a background teaching English for Key Stages 3, 4, or 5 in an international school environment where English is not the primary language. Experience in TEFL-type settings would also be beneficial.

This role begins on August 25th and is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization.

We offer the following benefits:
- A competitive salary that is tax-free
- An annual return flight to your home country
- Complimentary bus transportation to and from school
- A fully furnished apartment with on-site security
- Medical insurance
- A two-year renewable contract
- End of service gratuity

We welcome applications from married teaching couples and are open to recruiting Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) or Early Career Teachers (ECTs), although we currently do not offer an ECT support program.

Candidates should be:
- Passionate about their subject and effective teaching methods
- Committed to supporting the diverse needs of all students
- Adaptable and resilient in an international context
- Positive team players
- Culturally aware and sensitive
- Engaged in their own professional development

We encourage all potential applicants to learn more about Doha Academy and the broader Al Faleh group at: https://dohaacademy.sch.qa, https://alfaleh.edu.qa

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