Primary Year Leader
About This Role
Our prestigious British International School, located in the heart of Doha, is seeking an exceptional Primary Year Leader to join our team for the upcoming academic year, starting in August 2026. We eagerly await your application.
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Start date: August 2026
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Contract: Full-time, indefinite, fully sponsored
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Attractive tax-free compensation package, including:
o Competitive base salary along with additional allowances – all tax-free.
o Complimentary furnished private housing with all utility bills covered.
o Annual return flights home at no cost.
o Generous paid vacation.
o Free school places, flights, and medical insurance for children.
o Allowances for extra baggage and legal documentation.
o Comprehensive private health insurance for both Qatar and your home country.
o Enhanced gratuity package for long-serving staff.
o Enjoy abundant sunshine in Qatar, consistently recognized as one of the wealthiest and safest countries globally!
Our cheerful, supportive, and highly accomplished Primary team, recognized by British Schools Overseas as one of the best worldwide, is now in search of a remarkable Primary Year Leader.
If you are a UK-qualified educator with experience in delivering the English National Curriculum and possess a creative, positive, and professional approach, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About you
As a member of the Primary team, you will be tasked with designing and delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge your students. You will uphold high standards and expectations in every aspect of your role.
To qualify for this position, you should:
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Possess a solid bachelor's degree and PGCE qualification from a respected UK university.
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Have experience teaching the English National Curriculum.
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Demonstrate prior leadership experience, particularly in team settings.
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Be eager to enhance your career, supported by our exceptional professional development opportunities.
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Truly enjoy your work, exhibiting enthusiasm, creativity, and energy.
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Be a committed team player, always willing to go above and beyond to support your colleagues in achieving our shared goal: to become the leading International School globally.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Full-time classroom role with additional PPA time to fulfill TLR responsibilities.
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Collaborate with the wider leadership team to ensure consistent implementation of agreed policies and practices.
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Lead year group planning to guarantee comprehensive coverage, progression, and a variety of learning experiences across the year group (6 classes).
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Act as a coach/mentor to assist with planning and assessment within the year group.
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Oversee the coordination of pastoral care for students in the year group.
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Foster effective relationships with parents by facilitating workshops focused on learning and celebrating student achievements.
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Plan and promote enrichment opportunities within the year group.
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Recognize and celebrate both individual and collective successes within the year group to enhance well-being.
Safeguarding
Qatar International School is dedicated to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo recruitment screening processes that include interviews, references from previous employers, and a Criminal Background check from all countries where they have resided as adults. Additionally, the school will conduct an online search, including social media profiles, for shortlisted candidates, who will be asked to share this information with HR.
Applicants must declare all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those considered 'spent'. All information provided will be treated confidentially. All candidates (regardless of the position) are encouraged to review QIS’s safeguarding policy available on the school’s website, outlining our commitment to child safeguarding.
Application and Interview
To apply, please submit your application, ensuring that you upload your CV and include a cover letter under "Supporting documents" detailing why you would be an excellent fit for QIS.
If you have any inquiries, please reach out to us at: recruitment@qis.org
Initial interviews may be conducted online or in-person for candidates already in Qatar. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive support leading up to their joining day and beyond.
Regrettably, due to the high volume of exceptional applications we receive, we are unable to notify those who are not shortlisted.