Teacher of Arabic and Islamic Studies
King's College Doha
Qatar
- New
- Salary:
- Tax-free salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2024
Job overview
King's College Doha seeks to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Arabic and Islamic Studies to support the development of a prestigious school that aspires to become the best British school in the Middle East.
The successful applicant will blend creativity and rigour in the classroom, have a passion for Arabic teaching and the motivation to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve excellent pupil outcomes.
Please note: leadership posts may be offered to outstanding candidates.
About the School
King’s College Doha shares the highest school ranking in Qatar and aspires to set the standard for British schools across the Middle East.
As such, King’s offers an exceptional career opportunity for teachers with the highest personal and professional standards. Our new teachers will be expected to grasp the amazing opportunity of working at a British independent school overseas that carries the King’s College name – with all that entails – and which now aspires to develop its global reputation for excellence.
In return, applicants will enjoy a range of exciting opportunities for professional development, including bespoke teaching and leadership opportunities with our partners in the United Kingdom.
This is a very exciting time to be joining the school, which is rapidly expanding and is now located on two iconic campuses. This expansion presents unrivalled opportunities for rapid career progression over the years ahead.
Educational Excellence across Two Iconic Campuses
Since August 2023, King’s College Doha has been located on two cutting-edge campuses that are the envy of Qatar.
Our impressive Al Thumama Campus houses the Pre-Prep School and is the only facility of its type in the Middle East that caters exclusively for 3–7-year-olds. Facilities include a dedicated library, a central atrium, a STEAM lab, an Edutainment Centre, music and drama classrooms, a sports hall, an outdoor 25-metre pool with learner area, and an innovative outdoor play area.
The Mesaimeer Campus, which caters to Prep and Senior School pupils aged 7-18, was designed by award-winning architects to offer the highest quality facilities and learning environment for older children in the city. These include a state-of-the-art Performing Arts and Media Centre, a 17,000m2 Sports Academy including a double sports hall, swimming pool, dance studio and fitness suite, basketball and tennis courts, an Art and Design Centre and an inspiring STEAM Centre.
How to Apply
Please complete the Application Form, including the supporting statement that should set out your interest in the position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your professional ambitions.
The Application Form should be accessed, completed and then submitted directly to the school via the 'Apply Now' function.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 04th December 2024.
Please note: early application is strongly encouraged as interviews may be arranged in advance of the closing date. King's College Doha reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Safeguarding and Privacy
King's College Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory current Police Clearance Certificate. In addition, candidates are requested to provide a police clearance certificate from each country they have worked in. Two satisfactory professional references will also be required.
If successful and if applicable for visa purposes, applicants will need to supply relevant degree certificates, university transcripts and proof of being a ‘full-time’ student. Some of these documents will need to be attested by the candidate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Qatar Embassy in the candidate’s home country.
By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by King's College Doha and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by King's College Doha and its affiliates.
About King's College Doha
- King's College Doha
- Building 14, Umm Al Shawil Street, Zone 47, Al Thumama, Doha
- 23288
- Qatar
King’s College Doha offers the international community of Qatar an outstanding UK-style independent school education in some of the best facilities that the region has to offer. After a hugely successful opening in September 2016, the School has established itself as one of the leading schools in Doha.
The partnership with our UK sister school, King’s College Taunton, is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development and co-curriculum opportunities, ensures that we maintain high standards of education. Through our partnership, both children and teachers in Doha benefit from the expertise and reputation King’s College UK has built over the past 150 years.
King’s College Doha provides:
- a premium, diverse British curriculum in an international context;
- academic excellence for all;
- outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development;
- a broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.
We combine an academic focus with a broad co-curriculum, offering all our students an extended and fulfilling day. Underpinning our curriculum is the value we attach to pastoral care. We understand that children fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know that they always have a peer or an adult to whom they can talk.
King’s College Doha currently caters for over 700 children, aged 3 to 15 (Pre-School to Year 10) and will continue to expand, with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2023.
Pre-Prep Pre-School (EY1) – Year 2
Prep Year 3 – Year 8
Senior School Year 9 – Year 13
The School is conveniently located in the district of Al Thumama, easily accessible from most parts of Doha and only a twenty-minute drive from the City centre. Our impressive campus offers superb facilities. These include a dedicated library, a central atrium, science labs, an art and design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, a mac lab, a sports hall, a brand new outdoor 25-metre pool with learner area, and outdoor games courts.
Recently, King's College Doha successfully achieved the Qatar National Schools Accreditation highest accolade and is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME). According to the Ministry of Education, King's College Doha is rated among the most outstanding schools in Doha.
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