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Upper Primary Teacher

We are an IB World school delivering the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning and development of internationally-minded global citizens. We are looking for staff who are life-long learners and who are open-minded about adapting to the new experiences of living in Qatar. This vacancy is for  PYP Teacher . We give strong preference to teachers with experience of, and recent training in, IB programmes or who are aligned with the educational philosophy of these programmes. 

Posted: February 2021
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LocationDoha, Qatar
Start DateAugust 2021
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelElementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 2700 - 4500
Number of Vacancies4

Job Benefits

  • Utilities
    • The School provides a utilities allowance to cover electricity and water (not paid where this is included in rent)
    • Single Teacher: QR 2000 per year
    • Married Teacher without children (per couple): QR 4000 per year
    • Married Teacher with children (per couple): QR 4500 per year
  • Settlement Pac
    • New teachers are provided with a starter pack of provisions, TV, mobile phone, SIM card and initial credit to make calls. Limited transport is also provided until term starts.
  • Freight Allowance (See Appendix 4 for more details)
    • Each new member of staff relocating to Qatar will be entitled to a freight allowance, at the beginning and end of the employment, providing the first two-year agreement has been completed in full, equivalent to:
    • Single Teacher: up to QR 2500
    • Married Teacher without children (per couple): up to QR 4000
    • Married Teacher with children (per couple): up to QR 6000 based on submission of receipts
  • Education Assistance
    • Up to two accompanying school-age dependants of the member of staff are entitled to 75% discount on tuition fees.
    • For senior leadership staff – the first two accompanying school-age dependants of the member of staff are entitled to 100% discount on tuition fees and the third child is entitled to 75% discount.
    • Other fees (special activities, mother-tongue lessons, intensive English, music tuition etc.) should be paid in full.
    • In the event that the member of staff and his/her spouse are both employed by the school, this benefit will be applicable to the couple once only
  • Medical cover
    • Members of staff and dependants are provided with private health insurance (as per the current school insurance scheme). Details of the current scheme are available from the Head of Human Resources.
  • Benefit entitlement
    • In the event that the Teacher and the Teacher’s spouse are both employed by the School, or if the Teacher’s spouse receives benefits through another employer, the benefits in clauses 1 to 8 above and in Appendices 3 and 4 below, will be applicable to the Teacher/couple only once or may be paid by the other employer rather than the School.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements
  • Candidate must be under 50 as per the regulation of the country 

About the School

The International School of London Qatar is dedicated to our Mission in which “...we believe in our students' ability to build a bright future, and that our purpose for being here should guide everything that we do.” Our students are making a difference in the world today, and our alumni go on to make a positive impact on the lives of others.​ Underpinning everything we do, our Core Values - Diversity, Understanding, Passion, and Identity -  provide the foundation for our students to flourish and become the best version of themselves. Our students' passion for learning is nurtured by a dedicated, progressive professional community coming from nearly 50 countries. We are enthusiastic about learning, and we implement innovative approaches to teaching while meeting the needs of all students by personalizing education. ISL Qatar, internationally accredited by NEASC, has also established itself as a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the region, and we are proud to observe the highest academic standards through the offering of the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. This supporting structure, combined with a curriculum of global outlook ensures our students realize their academic aspirations, fulfill their potential, and become active global citizens prepared for life at leading universities around the world.