Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed29 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
A prestigious British International School located in the heart of Doha is seeking an exceptional EYFS Teacher to join our team for the upcoming academic year in August 2026. We look forward to your application.
• Start date: August 2026
• Contract: Full-time, indefinite, fully sponsored
• Attractive tax-free compensation package, which includes:
o Competitive base salary along with various tax-free allowances.
o Complimentary furnished private accommodation with all utility expenses covered.
o Annual round-trip flights to your home country.
o Generous paid vacation time.
o Free educational placements, flights, and health insurance for children.
o Allowances for excess baggage and legal documentation.
o Comprehensive private medical coverage for both Qatar and your home nation.
o Enhanced gratuity package for long-term employees.
Our cheerful, supportive, and highly successful Primary team, recognized as one of the finest by British Schools Overseas, is eager to welcome a remarkable EYFS Teacher for the 2026/27 academic year.
If you are a UK-qualified educator experienced in implementing the Early Years Foundation statutory framework, and you possess a creative, positive, and professional mindset, we would be thrilled to hear from you.
About you
As a member of the EYFS team, your role will involve devising and delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge your students. You will maintain high standards and expectations in every aspect of your work.
To be eligible for this position, you should:
• Possess a solid bachelor’s degree and PGCE qualification from a respected UK university.
• Have experience teaching the EYFS statutory framework through Continuous Provision.
• Show a comprehensive understanding of assessment and EYFS outcomes.
• Be eager to advance your career, benefiting from our world-class professional development opportunities.
• Have a genuine passion for teaching, demonstrating enthusiasm, creativity, and energy.
• Be a collaborative team player, always ready to support colleagues in our mission to become the world's leading International School.
We also welcome applications from exceptional newly qualified teachers (ECTs) who we can assist in obtaining Qualified Teacher Status.
About us
Qatar International School ranks among the top international schools in Qatar and the broader Middle East region. We are proud to be one of the select few schools globally to achieve BSO’s ‘Gold Standard’. According to our latest BSO report (2023):
“Qatar International School delivers an outstanding British education that fully caters to its students’ needs; consequently, they enjoy school, learn effectively, and flourish.”
“The students at QIS exhibit remarkable enthusiasm for learning and exemplary behavior, reflecting their strong motivation to achieve academically. Their behavior is outstanding, as is their school attendance, indicating high levels of enjoyment.”
“Relationships at all levels foster a highly positive learning atmosphere where children excel. Educators effectively nurture the personal development and well-being of students.”
Our Primary School, currently home to around 1,150 students, is a lively, enjoyable, and multicultural educational environment. It promotes an engaging and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging both children and staff to explore and develop their curiosity.
Our Early Years students engage in a creative curriculum delivered through 'I wonder' and continuous provision. Students benefit from specialist lessons in Arabic, PE, Music, and Library as part of their personalized schedules, enhancing our comprehensive curriculum offer. Our class teachers are well-trained in programs such as Talk 4 Writing and Read-Write-Inc, further enriching the learning experience. Classes are supported by qualified and experienced Learning Support Practitioners.
Qatar International School is dedicated to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo thorough recruitment screening processes, including interviews, references from previous employers, and a Criminal Background check from all countries where they have lived as adults. Additionally, the school will conduct an online search, including social media profiles, which shortlisted candidates will be required to share with HR.
Applicants must disclose all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those considered 'spent.' All information provided will be kept confidential. All candidates, regardless of the position, are encouraged to review QIS’s safeguarding policy found on the school website, which outlines our commitment to child safeguarding.
Application and interview
To apply, please submit your application, ensuring you upload your CV and include a cover letter under "Supporting documents" detailing why you would be an excellent addition to QIS.
If you have any inquiries, please reach out to us at: recruitment@qis.org
Initial interviews may take place online or face-to-face if the candidate is currently in Qatar. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support from the moment they accept the position until their joining day – and beyond.
Due to the high volume of exceptional applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to notify those who are not shortlisted.
• Start date: August 2026
• Contract: Full-time, indefinite, fully sponsored
• Attractive tax-free compensation package, which includes:
o Competitive base salary along with various tax-free allowances.
o Complimentary furnished private accommodation with all utility expenses covered.
o Annual round-trip flights to your home country.
o Generous paid vacation time.
o Free educational placements, flights, and health insurance for children.
o Allowances for excess baggage and legal documentation.
o Comprehensive private medical coverage for both Qatar and your home nation.
o Enhanced gratuity package for long-term employees.
Our cheerful, supportive, and highly successful Primary team, recognized as one of the finest by British Schools Overseas, is eager to welcome a remarkable EYFS Teacher for the 2026/27 academic year.
If you are a UK-qualified educator experienced in implementing the Early Years Foundation statutory framework, and you possess a creative, positive, and professional mindset, we would be thrilled to hear from you.
About you
As a member of the EYFS team, your role will involve devising and delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge your students. You will maintain high standards and expectations in every aspect of your work.
To be eligible for this position, you should:
• Possess a solid bachelor’s degree and PGCE qualification from a respected UK university.
• Have experience teaching the EYFS statutory framework through Continuous Provision.
• Show a comprehensive understanding of assessment and EYFS outcomes.
• Be eager to advance your career, benefiting from our world-class professional development opportunities.
• Have a genuine passion for teaching, demonstrating enthusiasm, creativity, and energy.
• Be a collaborative team player, always ready to support colleagues in our mission to become the world's leading International School.
We also welcome applications from exceptional newly qualified teachers (ECTs) who we can assist in obtaining Qualified Teacher Status.
About us
Qatar International School ranks among the top international schools in Qatar and the broader Middle East region. We are proud to be one of the select few schools globally to achieve BSO’s ‘Gold Standard’. According to our latest BSO report (2023):
“Qatar International School delivers an outstanding British education that fully caters to its students’ needs; consequently, they enjoy school, learn effectively, and flourish.”
“The students at QIS exhibit remarkable enthusiasm for learning and exemplary behavior, reflecting their strong motivation to achieve academically. Their behavior is outstanding, as is their school attendance, indicating high levels of enjoyment.”
“Relationships at all levels foster a highly positive learning atmosphere where children excel. Educators effectively nurture the personal development and well-being of students.”
Our Primary School, currently home to around 1,150 students, is a lively, enjoyable, and multicultural educational environment. It promotes an engaging and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging both children and staff to explore and develop their curiosity.
Our Early Years students engage in a creative curriculum delivered through 'I wonder' and continuous provision. Students benefit from specialist lessons in Arabic, PE, Music, and Library as part of their personalized schedules, enhancing our comprehensive curriculum offer. Our class teachers are well-trained in programs such as Talk 4 Writing and Read-Write-Inc, further enriching the learning experience. Classes are supported by qualified and experienced Learning Support Practitioners.
Safeguarding
Qatar International School is dedicated to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo thorough recruitment screening processes, including interviews, references from previous employers, and a Criminal Background check from all countries where they have lived as adults. Additionally, the school will conduct an online search, including social media profiles, which shortlisted candidates will be required to share with HR.
Applicants must disclose all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those considered 'spent.' All information provided will be kept confidential. All candidates, regardless of the position, are encouraged to review QIS’s safeguarding policy found on the school website, which outlines our commitment to child safeguarding.
Application and interview
To apply, please submit your application, ensuring you upload your CV and include a cover letter under "Supporting documents" detailing why you would be an excellent addition to QIS.
If you have any inquiries, please reach out to us at: recruitment@qis.org
Initial interviews may take place online or face-to-face if the candidate is currently in Qatar. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support from the moment they accept the position until their joining day – and beyond.
Due to the high volume of exceptional applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to notify those who are not shortlisted.