KS2 Primary Teacher with responsibility for English or Head of Year

Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher with responsibility for English or Head of Year

Start Date: August 2025
 

We are an all-through girls’ school with an all-female staff. With small class sizes and dedicated all-female staff, each pupil receives the attention and support they need to succeed.

We offer a high-quality British education integrated with STEM principles in a nurturing and empowering single-gender environment. Our comprehensive curriculum from Year 7 all the way to A Level focuses on equipping pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to excel academically and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Our school is the only British curriculum Girls' STEM school in Qatar. Our commitment to STEM education extends beyond individual subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We combine knowledge, skills and understanding in four areas of Computing systems and networks, Creating Media, Data and Information and Programming preparing our girls to take on the challenges of 21st Century learning.

Please note all applicants must be under the age of 50 in order to comply with Qatar work visa restrictions. 

Our Vision: 
To establish a group or family of schools to support Qatar’s 2030 Vision. 

Our Mission: 
To produce well-educated, well-rounded, individuals who have high aspirations and achieve their potential in a happy and nurturing school. 

Our Values: 
Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Perseverance, Teamwork, Responsibility. 

Our Learning Dispositions: 
Creativity, Communication, Curiosity, Independence, Risk-taking, Resilience.

 
Successful applicants must have:  

• A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent from a UK University.  
• Exceptional subject knowledge, with experience teaching the UK National Curriculum. 
• A strong emphasis and desire to be outstanding in teaching and learning. 
• Experience of current UK initiatives and developments. 
   

Additionally, teachers at Sherborne Qatar Schools:  

• Set high personal and professional expectations – act as role models. 
• Promote our Mission, Values & Dispositions. 
• Have the ability to generate excitement about learning. 
• Have high motivation for teaching and a sense of humour. 
• Are able to work as part of a collaborative team. 
• Are emotionally intelligent. 

In return we can offer you: 
 

• The opportunity to teach well – motivated, hardworking pupils. 
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking staff team. 
• An excellent working environment. 
• The opportunity to get involved in Extra Curricular Activities and the Enrichment Programme. 
• An attractive tax-free salary, accommodation and additional benefits. 
• A good work/life balance. 
• CPD opportunities with the possibility of future career progression 
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful country with a rich culture and favourable climate. 
• Strong links to Sherborne Dorset, one of the oldest and most distinguished independent schools. 
   

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