Primary Class Teacher, COMPASS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DOHA
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About the Role
Compass International School Doha seeks a Primary Class Teacher to deliver a British curriculum to students aged 3-11. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education and a teaching qualification (QTS or PGCE/PGDE).
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Responsibilities
- Promote high expectations for students and design learning activities aligned to the school's Primary curriculum
- Create a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved
- Foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education
- Teaching qualification (QTS or PGCE/PGDE)
- Two years of teaching experience
- Range of teaching experience across different year groups
- Good working knowledge of the English National Curriculum
- Strong classroom practice and behaviour management skills
- Teaching within International Schools
- Fluent English speaker
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About the School
- Compass International School Doha provides a premium British education to expatriate and local Qatari families.
- Three campuses: Al Themaid and Madinat Khalifa (Early Years to Secondary), Gharaffa (Primary, ages 3 11).
- Offers a bespoke British curriculum, IGCSEs, AS and A levels, and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13.
About You
- Able to adapt quickly to a fast paced international environment.
- Possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and ideally two years of teaching experience.
- Committed and creative, reflective on own practice to provide memorable learning experiences.
- Keen to collaborate and share specialist expertise, building strong relationships with parents and students.
- Meet visa related restrictions for Qatar: bachelor's degree in education or degree plus PGCE/QTS gained through face to face study at a bricks and mortar institution.
About the Role
- Promote high expectations for students, designing learning activities aligned to the school's Primary curriculum.
- Create a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved.
- Foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion.
Experience / Qualifications Sought
- Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education.
- Essential: Teaching qualification (QTS or PGCE/PGDE).
- Desirable: Two years of teaching experience.
- Desirable: Range of teaching experience across different year groups.
- Desirable: Good working knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
- Desirable: Strong classroom practice and behaviour management skills.
- Desirable: Teaching within International Schools.
Personal Qualities Sought
- Fluent English speaker.
- Values led approach; integrity and honesty are paramount.
- Reliability, loyalty and commitment.
- Personal confidence and presence.
- Energetic and positive, with a 'can do' approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Approachable to all; able to show respect and display cultural sensitivity.
- Sense of humour and grace under pressure.
- Ability to understand complex issues and solve problems.
- Able to manage own time and prioritise; organized.
- Flexible and adaptable; able to handle uncertainty.
Benefits
- Professional working environment and attractive remuneration & benefits package.
- Opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across the family of schools.
- Extensive professional development and exceptional experience and career development.
- Chance to live and work in Qatar, a rapidly growing country with a lovely climate most of the year.
To Apply
- Submit application online via the Nord Anglia Education Careers page.
- Include a CV, a two page letter of application, and details of three professional references (one should be current School Principal/Head Teacher).
- Start date: 1st August 2026. Closing date: Wednesday, 15th July 2026.
- First stage interviews face to face or via Teams; final interviews in January 2026 in London and Doha.
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