Featured Job

Middle School/Key Stage 3 Counselor

The English Modern School

Doha, Qatar

Furnished housing or a housing allowance

Airfare at the start and end of the year

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, University Graduate, School Health and Welfare Staff

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Counseling
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification

Additional School Requirements:

Undergraduate courses in Counseling and Psychology are encouraged. Post-graduate courses in similar disciplines are preferred.

Job Benefits:

Health Insurance
Furnished housing or a housing allowance
Airfare at the start and end of the year
Life Insurance
Settling-in Allowance
Baggage Allowance
A comprehensive, weekly plan for in-house and in Doha PD
The opportunity to study for a Masters in Education with Suny Buffalo State at a subsidised rate
A welcoming supportive and collaborative staff environment

Job Description:

The Middle School Counselor manages the social and emotional counseling for the Key Stage 3 (Middle School) cohort. They accept a lead role in our safeguarding program and work closely with the Secondary School Pastoral Assistant Principal. EMS Doha embraces the motto 'A Place Where We Belong'. EMS Doha has an extensive pastoral program grounded in a House System, so that every student might acquire a deeper sense of self and a sense of place. The Key Stage 3 Counselor plays a leadership role in our pastoral system, providing curriculum support for our pastoral carers.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Established in 1991, The English Modern School in Doha is a private, proprietary international school and is one of the Divisions of The Al-Muftah Group of Companies. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) under the Private Education Sector, is a member of The Council of International Schools (CIS), is an authorized centre for The Cambridge University International Exams and Edexcel International, and achieved accreditation with both QNSA (Qatar National Standards of Accreditation) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges).

The school follows the Cambridge University International Curriculum in its Primary and Secondary School Programs. In the Primary School, the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) is followed in year 1 through 6. The Secondary School follows the Cambridge International Lower Secondary School Curriculum in our Middle School (years 7 through 9) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) curricula for years 10 through 12. The CIPP Exam in English, Math and Science is administered at the end of Year 6 and the Checkpoints Exam in English, Math and Science is administered at the end of Year 9.

The language of instruction is English and the teachers use the Readers and Writers Workshop model to focus on literacy, as well as to differentiate in the classroom. Instruction is student-centered, which encourages the development of problem solving and critical thinking skills. There is also an emphasis placed on Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatari History, as required by the MOEHE. The School serves a population of over 40 nationalities and employs a qualified internationally diverse faculty, trained in instructional best practice.

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.