Secondary Art Teacher (Maternity Cover), COMPASS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DOHA
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About the Role
Compass International School Doha seeks a Secondary Art Teacher for a maternity cover position starting August 2026. The role involves delivering a bespoke British curriculum and preparing students for IGCSE and A-level examinations.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver a bespoke curriculum built on the English National Curriculum
- Prepare students for external examinations at IGCSE level and beyond
- Challenge students to be ambitious learners and implement innovative teaching practices
- Create a learning culture where students are supported, challenged, and inspired
Requirements
- University degree in specialist subject
- Teaching qualification
- At least 5 years of teaching experience within the British curriculum
- Proven record of successful leadership at middle or senior level
- Fluent English speaker
- Bachelor's degree and teaching qualification from face to face course (visa requirement)
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School Overview
- Compass International School Doha provides premium British education to expatriate and local Qatari families.
- Three campuses: Al Themaid, Madinat Khalifa (Early Years to Secondary), and Gharaffa (Primary).
- Offers IGCSEs, AS/A Levels, and IB Diploma Programme.
About the Role
- Deliver a bespoke curriculum built on the English National Curriculum.
- Prepare students for external examinations at IGCSE level and beyond.
- Challenge students to be ambitious learners and implement innovative teaching practices.
About You
- Create a learning culture where students are supported, challenged, and inspired.
- Excellent motivation and communication skills.
- Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change.
- Strong ambassador for the school.
Experience / Qualifications Sought
- Essential: University degree and teaching qualification.
- Essential: At least 5 years of teaching experience within the British curriculum.
- Essential: Proven record of successful leadership at middle or senior level.
- Desirable: Evidence of further professional development.
- Desirable: Previous international experience.
Personal Qualities Sought
- Fluent English speaker.
- Values led approach; integrity and honesty.
- Reliability, loyalty and commitment.
- Personal confidence and presence.
- Energetic and positive with a 'can do' approach.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Approachable, respectful, culturally sensitive.
- Sense of humour and grace under pressure.
- Ability to understand complex issues and solve problems.
- Organized, flexible, adaptable.
Benefits
- Professional working environment and attractive remuneration & benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Chance to live and work in Qatar.
To Apply
- Apply via recruitment portal with CV, two page letter, and three professional references.
- Start date: August 2026.
- Closing date: Wednesday, 15th July 2026.
- Interviews face to face or via Teams.
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