Primary Year Leader
About This Role
Our esteemed British International School, situated in the vibrant center of Doha, is in search of an outstanding Primary Year Leader to join our dedicated team for the academic year commencing in August 2026. We are excited to receive your application.
Job Details
- Start Date: August 2026
- Contract Type: Full-time, indefinite, fully sponsored
Remuneration Package
Attractive tax-free remuneration package, which includes:
- Competitive base salary along with various allowances – all tax-free.
- Fully furnished private accommodation with all utility expenses covered.
- Annual return flights home at no expense.
- Generous paid holiday allowance.
- Complimentary school placements, flights, and medical insurance for children.
- Allowances for extra baggage and legal documentation.
- Comprehensive private health insurance for both Qatar and your home country.
- Enhanced gratuity package for long-serving staff.
- Enjoy the abundant sunshine in Qatar, consistently recognized as one of the wealthiest and safest nations worldwide!
About You
As part of the Primary team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering outstanding lessons that engage and challenge your students. You will maintain high standards and expectations in every facet of your role.
To be eligible for this position, you should:
- Hold a solid bachelor's degree and PGCE qualification from a reputable UK university.
- Have experience teaching the English National Curriculum.
- Exhibit prior leadership experience, particularly in team environments.
- Be enthusiastic about advancing your career, supported by our exceptional professional development opportunities.
- Truly enjoy your work, demonstrating enthusiasm, creativity, and energy.
- Be a dedicated team player, consistently willing to go the extra mile to assist your colleagues in achieving our shared goal of becoming the leading International School globally.
Specific Responsibilities
- Full-time classroom role with additional PPA time allotted for TLR responsibilities.
- Collaborate with the broader leadership team to ensure the consistent application of agreed policies and practices.
- Lead year group planning to ensure comprehensive coverage, progression, and a variety of learning experiences across the year group (6 classes).
- Act as a coach/mentor to support planning and assessment within the year group.
- Oversee the coordination of pastoral care for students in the year group.
- Cultivate effective relationships with parents by organizing workshops focused on learning and celebrating student achievements.
- Plan and promote enrichment opportunities within the year group.
- Acknowledge and celebrate both individual and collective successes within the year group to enhance well-being.
About Us
Qatar International School ranks among the leading international schools in Qatar and the wider Middle East, holding the prestigious BSO ‘Gold Standard’. Our recent BSO report (2023) stated:
“Qatar International School delivers an excellent British education that fully meets the needs of its students: they enjoy school, learn effectively, and thrive.”
“The students at QIS display remarkable enthusiasm for learning and demonstrate exceptional behavior, reflecting their strong motivation to excel academically. Their behavior is outstanding, as is their attendance, indicating high levels of enjoyment.”
“Relationships at all levels foster a highly positive learning environment where children flourish. Adults effectively nurture children’s personal development and well-being.”
Apply via the WhatSchool platform.