Arabic as a Foreign Language Teacher (January 2025 Start) Local Hire

The Hamilton International School (THIS) is one of Doha’s premier schools and opened in 2019, with the Secondary School opening in 2020. Due to significant growth in the Secondary School, we are offering a unique opportunity for an AFL teacher to join our team in January 2025. Our world-class facilities and international curriculum will attract the very best teachers, as we aim to provide amazing learning opportunities for our students.

About Hamilton

The school offers an environment which is positive, caring, friendly and learner focused. We are building a team who are committed, enthusiastic and collaborative. We aspire to recruit Teachers who not only support students but support each other. We want you to thoroughly enjoy coming to school and making a difference to the lives of others.

The Hamilton International School embraces the individuality of every learner. We place teaching and learning at the very core of what we do. We support student learning through a robust, child-focused curriculum and enriching extra-curricular programs, offering the very best in classrooms, sports, technology and performing arts facilities.

About the role

We are looking to appoint an AFL Teacher to join our amazing team who:

· Is an outstanding and passionate practitioner and leader

· Has experience in teaching AFL from Grade 7 to Grade 12.

· Is passionate about teaching and learning with a commitment to continuous improvement

· Will be committed to the vision of igniting passion, purpose and potential in our students

· Can contribute to the development of the Arabic Department offering creative opportunities to enrich the learning experience of students at THIS

· Adapts the curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress

· Assesses and records student development, while identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement

· Has excellent communication skills with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders

· Maintains high levels of behavior among students, while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines

· Is passionate about learning beyond the curriculum

· Has the ability to raise the profile of and opportunities for performing and visual arts at Hamilton

What our school offers

When you join THIS, you also join ISP (International Schools Partnership), a group of 70+ schools located across the world. We offer you the opportunity to join our determined and energetic team as we embark on a unique educational journey to become the premium school of choice in Doha.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Schooling Benefits

Child Safeguarding and Protection

THIS is fully committed to students’ safeguarding and protection. The selected applicants will be required to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within our school, as well as adhere to and ensure compliance with The Hamilton International School’s child protection policies and procedures.

Criminal Background Checks

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Criminal Background Checks covering the 10 years prior to their start date with the school; this will cover all countries of residence during that period.

Thank you for considering The Hamilton International School as your next place of employment.

Applications

Please complete the TES online application form and upload your Curriculum Vitae along with your application cover letter (maximum 1 side of A4). You should also include the details of three professional referees, with at least one being your current employer.

The Hamilton International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal record checks. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience is required, preferably with experience in International Baccalaureate (Arabic).

This role is not suitable for NQT’s.

The Hamilton International School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date if an exceptional candidate is found.