Whole School Female PE Teacher

Please note these posts are available only for FEMALE candidates. ECT are accepted.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated, UK qualified Whole School female PE Teacher to join our fabulous team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for teachers to gain experience in one of the premier independent British Curriculum schools in the Middle East.  This position is also a great opportunity for experienced teachers to advance, as there are opportunities for career progression for candidates with the desired skills and qualities.

 Successful applicants must have:

•  A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a subject relevant Bachelor’s Degree).
• Exceptional subject knowledge, with extensive experience of the British curriculum.
• Experience of teaching Games whole school from EYFS through to Key Stage 4 – essential.
• Ability to teach Physical Education up to I/GCSE – desirable.
• First aid trained - essential.
• A desire to help build a thriving pastoral team in a girls’ school.
• A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of how to differentiate teaching materials so that all pupils have an opportunity to access the curriculum.
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities after school.

Desirable qualities:

• An ability to teach a second subject (to i/GCSE level)
• Experience of teaching pupils with English as an Additional Language or English as a Second Language.
• Recent UK experience and previous international teaching experience.

As a teacher at Sherborne Qatar, you will: 

• Promote our mission and values.
• Have the ability to generate amongst the pupils, an excitement about learning.
• Have a sense of humour and be a team player.
• Be resilient, flexible and open minded.   
• Be committed to helping us grow and develop a productive, effective, happy school.            
• Be happy to take part in and contribute to an all-through school with pupils aged 3 to 17.            
• Be emotionally intelligent.

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to teach a range of interesting and hardworking pupils.
• An excellent working environment in a state-of-the-art school.
• The opportunity to get involved in an extensive enrichment programme.
• An attractive tax-free salary, with additional benefits.
• A good work / life balance.
• Strong links to Sherborne Dorset, one of the oldest and most distinguished independent schools.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please complete the TES online application form (Quick Apply) and upload a covering letter of application (no more than two A4 sheets) addressed to the Headmistress, Ms Sofia Darr, explaining why you wish to apply for the post and what skills and qualities you can bring. Please ensure you read the job descriptions for the posts (attached below).

Completed applications should be submitted no later than Friday 12th July 2024. Please note that we only accept applications via TES and do not accept CVs.

Our preference is always to meet candidates in person as far as possible. We will host interviews in the UK and Doha as soon as possible after the closing date. We reserve the right to make an early appointment however, and candidates are encouraged to apply early to secure their role. If you have not heard from the school by Monday 15th July 2024 on this occasion, you have not been successful, and we wish you the best of luck with your job search.

Successful applicants will be required to travel to Qatar around 21st August 2024 for induction training.

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION:

Sherborne Qatar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

For further information regarding the Sherborne Qatar family of schools, kindly visit www.sherborneqatar.org and enjoy some of the videos in our brochure below.