Secondary French Teacher (MYP/DP)

About the role:

Swiss International School in Qatar is seeking an outstanding and forward-thinking Secondary French Language Teacher (MYP/DP) for Academic Year 2025/26. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of educators that is further developing the Secondary School at SISQ. There may also be opportunities to teach French Literature for native level speakers.

About SISQ:

SISQ is an IB World school and has the ambition of becoming one of the leading educational institutions in the region. 

​​We are a growing school in Qatar with a strong reputation for offering a quality educational program and an excellent place for teachers to work with. Qatar, voted one of the world's safest countries 2024, is welcoming to all expatriates, provides free movement, and is a vibrant country with a lot to offer its residents.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• It is a mandatory requirement that all SISQ staff adhere to the Student Safeguarding and Child protection Policy.
• To foster effective teaching, learning and management of resources and be a model of professional practice in the Secondary School.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Secondary Music Teacher (MYP/DP) you will be required to:

Manage learning:

• A commitment to student learning and safeguarding.
• Show commitment to students and their learning.
• Demonstrate expertise in the subjects you teach and in the delivery of the content. Apply differentiation in class.
• Encourage inquiry learning and concept-based instruction.
• Use varied assessments in class to reflect students’ learning
• Take responsibility for managing and monitoring each student’s progress
• Ensure that all evidence and recording of student's work are kept up-to-date, ensuring accuracy in reporting writing through peer review
• Report to parents through informal and formal meetings, anecdotal records, incident report, reflection, feedback and conferences
• Ensure the safety and welfare of the students and resources in your care

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF SELF, PLANNING AND REFLECTION:

• Work collaboratively with all SISQ staff; able to demonstrate your collaborative planning and reflection, level weekly planning, involvement in the Secondary/Primary School/Whole School meetings, School events etc.
• Ensure thorough planning, informed delivery, assessment of the IB programs of Study, Scope and Sequence, Areas of Inquiry and target setting are in accordance with the IBO requirements so as to facilitate progression in learning.
• Weekly planning is available and long-term schemes of work are planned for the year.
• Implement SISQ policies at all times.
• Show a positive attitude in dealing with the students, parents and colleagues. Promptly respond to any parent queries / concerns, escalating where required

RESOURCES:

• Provide a stimulating and challenging classroom environment.
• Develop additional resources to supplement classroom materials to improve instruction and for differentiation

PASTORAL CARE:

• Be responsible for the supervision of the students (drop off, after-school childcare, EA’s and all break times)
• Celebrate students' achievements
• Promote the IB Attitudes and Profile
• Respond to students’ physical, mental and emotional needs in school Communicate to parents through e-mail, ManageBac and weekly newsletters where applicable

Whole School:

• Actively participate in all school meetings, school events and PD days
• Promote and encourage parent involvement in the school through events and parent conferences
• Contribute and encourage a positive atmosphere in school.
• Provide at least one non-academic Extra-Curricular Activity per week

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

• Experience teaching Secondary (MYP/DP) French Language 
• Advanced-Level French speaker
• Student focused and a passion for working with middle school aged students;
• A commitment to continuous improvement;
• A commitment to student learning, wellbeing and safeguarding.

ADVANTAGE QUALITIES:

• IB MYP/DP Training
• Experience within an international school setting
• The ability to offer a second foreign language other than French
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In line with the Ministry of Education's Circular 13 requirements for this position, the candidate must possess the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in French Language & Literature
• A teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS / Teaching Licence)
• No more than 49 years of age in August 2025 (at the point of joining the school)

"Child safeguarding is taken extremely seriously in SISQ and remains the first priority throughout our recruitment activities. All staff are subject to rigorous background checks, including those who participate in our interview processes. Background checks shall include, but not limited to: employment verification, qualification check, criminal checks and three professional references (verbal and written)."