Secondary History Teacher (KS3-KS5)
About This Role
We are looking for an outstanding Teacher of History for KS3-KS5 to join our passionate and committed Secondary team at Qatar International School, which is recognized as one of the best globally by British Schools Overseas. This role is set to begin at the start of the academic year 2026/27.
If you are a UK-qualified teacher with experience in delivering the English National Curriculum and possess a creative, professional, and positive attitude, we encourage you to apply.
• Start date: August 2026
• Contract: Full-time, indefinite, fully sponsored
• Attractive tax-free benefits package includes:
o Competitive salary and additional allowances – all tax-free.
o Complimentary furnished private accommodation with all utilities included.
o Annual free return flights to your home country.
o Generous paid vacation time.
o Free enrollment for children in the school, including flights and medical insurance.
o Allowances for excess baggage and legal documentation.
o Comprehensive private medical coverage for both Qatar and your home country.
o Enhanced gratuity package for long-serving staff.
About You
As a member of the Secondary team, you will be responsible for crafting and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that stimulate and challenge your students. You will maintain high standards and expectations across all areas of your work.
To be eligible for this position, you should:
• Hold a strong bachelor's degree and a PGCE from a recognized UK university.
• Have experience teaching the English National Curriculum.
• Demonstrate a solid grasp of Primary Assessment.
• Be keen to advance your career, taking advantage of our outstanding professional development opportunities.
• Possess a genuine passion for teaching, showcasing enthusiasm, creativity, and energy.
• Be a collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues as we aim to be the premier International School globally.
We also encourage applications from exceptional newly qualified teachers (ECTs), as we can assist in obtaining Qualified Teacher Status.
Safeguarding
Qatar International School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be prepared to undergo rigorous recruitment screening processes, 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 accounts, for shortlisted candidates to share with HR.
Applicants must disclose all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those deemed 'spent'. All information provided will be treated confidentially. We ask all applicants, regardless of the role, to review QIS’s safeguarding policy available on the school website to understand our commitment to child safeguarding.
Application and Interview
To apply, please submit your application along with your CV and a cover letter under "Supporting documents" outlining why you would be an excellent fit for QIS.
For any inquiries, please contact us via email at: recruitment@qis.org
Initial interviews may be conducted online or in-person for candidates currently in Qatar. Successful applicants will receive thorough support leading up to their start date and beyond.
Due to the high volume of exceptional applications we receive, we regret that we cannot notify those who are not shortlisted.