Primary Physical Education Teacher - Hiring Immediately

We are looking for an enthusiastic Primary Physical Education Teacher to join our growing team at Dohacollege in Qatar, Qatar.
Growing your career as a Full Time Primary Physical Education Teacher is a terrific opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, creativity and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Primary Physical Education Teacher at Dohacollege today!

Doha College is a high-profile, leading, not-for-profit British International School for children aged 3–18. Its vision is to enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning, and create aspirational minds, whilst offering a well-balanced, all-embracing curriculum that follows the English National Curriculum/ Qatar MoE curriculum for MoE compulsory subjects. It was the first High-Performance Learning accredited school in the world and has consistently outstanding educational achievements and excellent examination results at all stages.
We have been established in Qatar for over 40 years under the patronage of the British Embassy. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a part in the continual improvement of a school with an already worldwide-renowned reputation for excellence. With 2,500 students and 350 staff, the school is a vibrant international community that subscribes to equal opportunities for all. An exciting time for the school, we moved to a brand-new, 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus, amalgamating two previous sites and ensuring the College’s place at the forefront of educational provision in world-class facilities.

The opportunity

We are looking to appoint a Primary Physical Education Teacher to start in August 2023 who has the ability to apply a range of teaching strategies to inspire, motivate and encourage our children to want to learn.

About you

As a Physical Education Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching a full range of Physical Education activities from EYFS to Year 6, including swimming, games, athletic activities, fundamental movement skills, gymnastics and dance. Candidates should have the ability to ensure PE lessons are enjoyable and meaningful for all pupils, developing confidence, competence and creativity and an awareness of the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle for wellbeing. Candidates must have qualified teacher status, with a specialism in Physical Education. Additionally a recognised swimming teaching and pool safety qualification (ASA, STA or equivalent) is advantageous.
We are a British international school and all of our lessons are taught in English. A high standard of written and spoken English is, therefore, essential. Applicants should be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the school vision, including co-curricular activities.

Qatar

A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other, and its capital Doha is a city that has something for everyone. Performances, museums and galleries make for a captivating cultural scene; city hotspots such as the busy markets and the waterfront promenade are a great way to spend a day; there is a lively night-life that means that there is plenty to do when the sun goes down; the Pearl Qatar offers luxury and elegance; there are some breath-taking areas of natural beauty, and lovers of sport and adventure can enjoy numerous clubs and activities.
Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.

In return

Our tax-free salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Valuing the importance of recruiting and retaining the best staff, the professional development offered at Doha College is significant. We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers who have relevant experience and excellent references.
Please note: Due to Qatari government requirements regarding single sex physical education classes, we can only consider female applicants who are below 50 years old for this position.

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Closing date: 07 May 2023.
Shortlist process: Interviews will take place in May 2023.
We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check. Teaching staff will also be subject to a Barred List and Prohibition from Teaching Check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, Doha College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas.

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