Teacher - KS1

Dukhan English School is a vibrant community school educating over 1000 students from 3 to 18 years of age and representing over 30 different nationalities. The school enjoys brand new state-of-the-art purpose-built premises that are well equipped to support high-quality teaching and learning. We are delivering an innovative and globally relevant curriculum, which has the English National Curriculum and QatarEnergy values at its heart.

We are seeking an experienced teacher, who can inspire our students and staff to build on the strong foundation of our school. This is an opportunity for a passionate educator, who shares our vision and commitment to providing a holistic and well-rounded education for all students.

At DES we are committed to developing a culture of excellence in which our pupils and staff can flourish. We believe:

• Every member of staff is a role model for life-long learning

• In a culture of possibility, where all of us can make progress beyond what we imagine

• Every child in every classroom deserves someone who will champion them and support their personal and academic development

• In evidence informed approach to teaching and learning that shapes our classroom practice

• In innovation and recognise we all make mistakes as part of the learning journey

• That generosity of spirit and our QatarEnergy values lie at the core of our interactions both professionally and personally

We are looking for professionals who:

• Are reflective practitioners committed to continued professional growth

• Can work collaboratively with colleagues to support the development of the curriculum

• Provide classroom experiences centred around challenge and enjoyment for all students

• Preferably have experience of working with a concept-based curriculum

• Are skilled in the use of both formative and summative assessment approaches

• Provide critical analysis of the progress, intervention and achievement for all children

We are looking for someone who:

• Understands how learners develop in their most formative years and can provide the appropriate support

• Has excellent knowledge of teaching, learning, and assessment from Reception to Year 2

• Has high expectations for all learners regardless of their starting points to accelerate the development of pupils with low prior attainment

• Has good working knowledge of the National Curriculum

• Provides language rich learning environments to ensure rapid English language acquisition for bi and multi-lingual learners (BML)

• Uses assessment data to plan sequenced and differentiated learning opportunities to meet individual pupil needs

• Provides critical analysis of the progress, intervention, and achievement for all children  

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience of using innovative pedagogical approaches within planning and teaching and learning

• Engages teaching assistants in the observation and teaching process, ensuring both quality of input to children and accurate recording of achievement throughout 

• Actively participates in and offer areas of staff CPD

In return for your passion, successful candidates will enjoy the full benefits of working for the corporation, which include generous tax-free salaries, schooling for up to four children, medical cover and airfares for the entire family. In addition to which candidates will benefit from free accommodation and paid utilities, a generous furnishing allowance and excellent leisure facilities within a private township.

Dukhan English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to have undertaken relevant safeguarding checks.