Primary Arabic, Islamic and Qatar History Teacher
Qatar International SchoolTeaching
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed18 February 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
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Start date: August 2026
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Duration: Full-Time, indefinite contract
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Salary: Competitive salary.
Our dedicated, supportive, and highly accomplished Primary team takes pride in being among the best globally. We are currently seeking an exceptional Arabic, Islamic, and Qatar History Teacher to enhance our successful team.
About you
As a member of the Primary Arabic Team, your role will involve designing and delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge your students. You will maintain rigorous standards and expectations in all aspects of your teaching.
Additionally, you will be responsible for fulfilling all national requirements set by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for the three subjects.
To qualify for this position, you should:
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Possess a bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language, Arabic Literature, or Islamic Studies from a recognized university.
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Hold a relevant teaching qualification and be fluent in Arabic.
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Have substantial experience teaching these subjects to Primary School students within an international school setting.
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Demonstrate excellent spoken and written English skills. Note that the successful candidate will also instruct Arabic B to non-native students and teach Islamic Studies (in English).
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Be eligible to work in Qatar.
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Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and energy to ensure your students are consistently challenged, engaged, and supported.
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Be a true team player, willing to go the extra mile to assist colleagues both within the Arabic Department and across the school as we strive to become the best international school worldwide.
About us
Our Primary School, which currently serves around 1,100 students, is a lively, enjoyable, and multicultural learning environment. We implement a British-style curriculum that is thematic and enriched with specialist lessons in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar History, PE, and Music.
We foster a warm and engaging atmosphere where both children and staff are encouraged to be lifelong learners.
Qatar International School is dedicated to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive recruitment screening, including interviews, references from previous employers, and a Criminal Background check from all countries of adult residence. Additionally, the school will conduct an online search, including social media profiles, which shortlisted candidates will need to provide to HR.
Applicants are required to disclose all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those considered 'spent.' All information will be treated as confidential. All applicants, regardless of their position, are encouraged to review QIS’s safeguarding policy, accessible on the school’s website, outlining our commitment to child safeguarding.
Application and interview
Please submit your application, ensuring you upload your CV and include a cover letter under "Supporting documents" detailing why you would be an excellent fit for QIS.
For any inquiries, please reach out to us at: recruitment@qis.org
Due to the high volume of outstanding applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to notify those who have not been shortlisted.
Start date: August 2026
•
Duration: Full-Time, indefinite contract
•
Salary: Competitive salary.
Our dedicated, supportive, and highly accomplished Primary team takes pride in being among the best globally. We are currently seeking an exceptional Arabic, Islamic, and Qatar History Teacher to enhance our successful team.
About you
As a member of the Primary Arabic Team, your role will involve designing and delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge your students. You will maintain rigorous standards and expectations in all aspects of your teaching.
Additionally, you will be responsible for fulfilling all national requirements set by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for the three subjects.
To qualify for this position, you should:
•
Possess a bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language, Arabic Literature, or Islamic Studies from a recognized university.
•
Hold a relevant teaching qualification and be fluent in Arabic.
•
Have substantial experience teaching these subjects to Primary School students within an international school setting.
•
Demonstrate excellent spoken and written English skills. Note that the successful candidate will also instruct Arabic B to non-native students and teach Islamic Studies (in English).
•
Be eligible to work in Qatar.
•
Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and energy to ensure your students are consistently challenged, engaged, and supported.
•
Be a true team player, willing to go the extra mile to assist colleagues both within the Arabic Department and across the school as we strive to become the best international school worldwide.
About us
Our Primary School, which currently serves around 1,100 students, is a lively, enjoyable, and multicultural learning environment. We implement a British-style curriculum that is thematic and enriched with specialist lessons in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar History, PE, and Music.
We foster a warm and engaging atmosphere where both children and staff are encouraged to be lifelong learners.
Safeguarding
Qatar International School is dedicated to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive recruitment screening, including interviews, references from previous employers, and a Criminal Background check from all countries of adult residence. Additionally, the school will conduct an online search, including social media profiles, which shortlisted candidates will need to provide to HR.
Applicants are required to disclose all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those considered 'spent.' All information will be treated as confidential. All applicants, regardless of their position, are encouraged to review QIS’s safeguarding policy, accessible on the school’s website, outlining our commitment to child safeguarding.
Application and interview
Please submit your application, ensuring you upload your CV and include a cover letter under "Supporting documents" detailing why you would be an excellent fit for QIS.
For any inquiries, please reach out to us at: recruitment@qis.org
Due to the high volume of outstanding applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to notify those who have not been shortlisted.