Secondary Physics Teacher (KS3-KS5)

Our dedicated, supportive, and highly skilled Secondary team, acknowledged as one of the finest in the world by British Schools Overseas, is looking for an outstanding Teacher of Physics to join us for the academic year 2026/27.

We invite applicants who hold a UK teaching qualification and have experience teaching the National Curriculum of England, coupled with a creative, positive, and professional attitude.

Job Details

• Start date: August 2026
• Contract: Full-time, indefinite, fully sponsored
• Attractive tax-free benefits package, including:
• Competitive base salary with additional tax-free allowances.
• Complimentary furnished private accommodation with all utility expenses covered.
• Annual round-trip flights home at no cost.
• Generous paid vacation time.
• Free educational placements, flights, and medical coverage for children.
• Allowances for extra luggage and legal documentation.
• Extensive private medical insurance for both Qatar and your home country.
• Enhanced end-of-service gratuity for long-serving staff.

About You

As a member of the Secondary team, your responsibilities will include designing and delivering engaging lessons that motivate and challenge students. You will uphold high standards and expectations in all areas of your work.

To be considered for this role, you should:

• Have a strong bachelor's degree and PGCE from a recognized UK university.
• Possess experience in teaching the English National Curriculum.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of Primary Assessment.
• Be eager to progress in your career, supported by our exceptional professional development opportunities.
• Exhibit a genuine passion for teaching, showcasing enthusiasm, creativity, and energy.
• Be a collaborative team player, prepared to assist colleagues in our mission to become the leading International School in the world.

We also welcome applications from exceptional newly qualified teachers (ECTs) whom we can support in attaining Qualified Teacher Status.

About Us

QIS is recognized as one of the top international schools in Qatar and the wider Middle East, being one of the few to achieve BSO’s ‘Gold Standard’. Our most recent BSO report (2023) noted:

• “Qatar International School delivers an outstanding British education that effectively caters to student needs, resulting in high levels of enjoyment and academic success.”
• “Students at QIS demonstrate remarkable enthusiasm for learning and exemplary behavior, reflecting their strong motivation to achieve academically. Their behavior and attendance are exceptional, indicative of their enjoyment at school.”
• “Positive relationships at all levels foster a conducive learning environment where children flourish. Staff effectively support students' personal development and well-being.”

Our Secondary School, with around 1,000 students, provides a vibrant, enjoyable, and multicultural learning atmosphere that promotes inquiry and curiosity among both students and staff.

Safeguarding

Qatar International School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this dedication. All applicants must be prepared to undergo 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 must disclose any convictions, cautions, or bind-overs, including those deemed 'spent'. All information submitted will be treated confidentially. We ask all candidates (regardless of position) to review QIS’s safeguarding policy, available on the school website, to understand our commitment to child safeguarding.

Application and Interview

Please submit your application, ensuring you upload your CV along with a cover letter under "Supporting documents," explaining why you are suitable for this position. Apply via the WhatSchool platform.