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Nord Anglia Education Date: 8 Aug 2025

Location:

Doha, QA

Job ID: 6082

School: Compass International School Doha

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Compass International School Doha

was established in 2006 to provide a premium British education to both expatriate and local Qatari families. We have three campuses; Al Themaid and Madinat Khalifa educate students from Early Years through to Secondary whereas Gharaffa is a stand-alone Primary campus for children aged 3-11. All campuses offer a bespoke British curriculum. Secondary students can select from a wide range of IGSEs, AS and A levels. Additionally, we offer the prestigious IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. All three sites offer a warm, friendly learning environment with our students at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our outstanding teachers and our community feel. As for Qatar, a sunny climate year-round and an airport with fantastic global connections ensures the continued popularity of this destination for expats.

Our school has Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), COBIS and AoBSO.

To learn more about our school, please visit our website

About The Role

Join our dynamic international education environment, where you will deliver a fit-for-purpose curriculum, built on the UK National Curriculum and preparing students for external examinations at IGSCE/AS-A levels. You will challenge your students to be ambitious learners and seek out and implement innovative teaching practices to enhance the student experience and outcomes. You will understand the diverse international language environment within our school community to create effective curriculum programmes and schemes of work necessary to teach Music.

At Compass International School Doha we teach the Juilliard Creative Classroom program up to KS3. Training in this will be provided by specialists from Juilliard from New York City, who send music, drama, and dance experts to our school every year. The dedicated department also lead on high-quality productions outside of the classroom with many performances and extra-curricular activities taking place throughout the year.

Your educational philosophy will equip you to meet the needs of all learners and be able to teach students with a range of prior achievement, knowledge, and skills. Your expertise and planning adaptability will allow you to map out pathways for all students to progress in your subject, creating opportunities for all learners to achieve success based on individualised targets. You will contribute to good practice by demonstrating a collegiate approach to departmental development and sharing strategies with colleagues.

About You

You can create a learning culture in your classroom where students are supported, challenged, and inspired to be the best they can be - students in your classes will believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. Your excellent motivation and communication skills enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement, and personal investment within the classroom. Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers. As a strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents across both our school, and the wider Nord Anglia Education, communities.

You Will Have The Following

university degree in your specialist subject teaching qualification considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum

You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Qatar, including possession of a Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification from a face-to-face (non-online) course.

Please refer to the job description of the role for the following information:

Job purpose Reporting to Key relationships Key results areas Performance measurement

Benefits

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a fast-paced and growing family of 87 international schools in China, Europe, the Middle East, South-East Asia and The Americas, providing outstanding education to over 80,000 students from preschool to 18 years of age. Our schools are united by one philosophy—we are ambitious for our students, our people, our community and family of schools. This means that we want every student to achieve more in our schools, than in any other schools in the world. We ensure this through personalised learning enhanced with bespoke global opportunities such as Juilliard, MIT and UNICEF. We learn from the best and with the best.

We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer a professional working environment and an attractive remuneration & benefits package.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in a rapidly growing country which is perhaps best known for successfully hosting the World Cup in 2022. Qatar is a great place to be based for travel and enjoys a lovely climate most of the year.

Essential

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS SOUGHT

A university degree and a teaching qualification At least 5 years of teaching experience within the British curriculum A proven record of successful leadership at a middle or senior level

Desirable

Evidence of further professional development Previous international experience

PERSONAL QUALITIES SOUGHT

Fluent English speaker Values-led approach; integrity and honesty are paramount Reliability, loyalty and commitment Personal confidence and presence Energetic and positive with a ‘can-do’ approach Strong interpersonal skills Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing Approachable to all; able to show respect and display cultural sensitivity Sense of humour and grace under pressure Ability to understand complex issues and solve problems Able to manage own time and prioritise; organized Flexible and adaptable; able to handle uncertainty Able to delegate effectively

To apply

Please apply for this vacancy using our recruitment portal.

Online applications should contain a CV, a two-page letter of application and the details of three professional references.

Start date:

August 2025

Closing date for applications is

Wednesday, 20th August 2025.

Selection process

First stage interviews will be conducted face to face or via Teams.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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Job Description

August 2025.

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilise appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
• Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials).
• Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences.
• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Assist in the planning and organising of school events and functions (eg inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.
  
  

Job Description

GEMS American Academy in Qatar is currently looking for hard-working and talented individuals to join our Elementary/Lower School team. We are looking for a Music Teacher to teach Early Years/Lower Elementary to join from August 2025.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilise appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
• Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials).
• Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences.
• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Assist in the planning and organising of school events and functions (eg inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.
  
  

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of respect, innovation, leadership, purpose and tenacity
• Hold a B.Ed or Bachelors degree in relevant field with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent L5 teaching qualification
• Knowledge of the use of ICT in schools to aid teaching and learning
• Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area
• Excellent communication skills able to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life
• Has at least 2 years teaching experience in relevant subject area/age group
  
  

Please note:

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments. Seniority level

• Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Education and Training
• Industries Education Administration Programs

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GEMS Education Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description

August 2025.

Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values. Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter. Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilise appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles. Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc. Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times. Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc. Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs. Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom. Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters. Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials). Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements. Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences. Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior. Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning. Assist in the planning and organising of school events and functions (eg inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc). Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required. Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.

Job Description

GEMS American Academy in Qatar

is currently looking for hard-working and talented individuals to join our Elementary/Lower School team. We are looking for a

Music Teacher

to teach

Early Years/Lower Elementary

to join from

August 2025.

Key Responsibilities include:

Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values. Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter. Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilise appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles. Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc. Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times. Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc. Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs. Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom. Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters. Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials). Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements. Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences. Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior. Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning. Assist in the planning and organising of school events and functions (eg inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc). Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required. Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

Embody and role model our core values of respect, innovation, leadership, purpose and tenacity Hold a B.Ed or Bachelors degree in relevant field with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent L5 teaching qualification Knowledge of the use of ICT in schools to aid teaching and learning Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area Excellent communication skills able to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life Has at least 2 years teaching experience in relevant subject area/age group

Please note:

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Seniority level

Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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