HEAD OF PRIMARY in Qatar

Head of Primary Department at at an International School in Doha, Qatar

Start August 2024

International Teachers Plus (ITP) is a Teacher Placement Agency offering full recruitment services and a wide variety of international teaching jobs at reputable International Schools in the Middle East.

The HEAD of Primary Department will work with the Head of School to maintain the highest standards for the day-to-day running of their school.  This can include:

Responsible for liaising and leading teachers in the Primary Department and Curriculum Development for the program. Develop lesson plans and themes in line with curriculum objectives. Ability to teach Primary grades. Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and organizing learning resources and the classroom environment.

Meeting with parents or guardians, teachers, counsellors and administrators to resolve any possible behavioural or academic problem. Must also establish clear objectives for all lessons, and projects, distribute, collect and grade homework assignments, tests and projects and attend staff meetings.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Education from a recognized university in the UK, CA, US, AU, NZ 
• Relevant teaching qualification/license from the following countries only:  UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, ZA (Preferably UK as it is a British curriculum). Due to visa restrictions in the country)
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience at Primary grade levels
• Master Degree in Leadership a definite asset
• Proven leadership/supervisory experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Head position
• Excellent English Communication Skills

Contract Details:

Start Date:  August 2024

Contract Duration:  1 year (Renewable)

Location:  Doha, Qatar

Work Week:  Sunday to Thursday

Visa:  Resident Visa fees covered by employer

Housing:  Furnished Housing or equivalent Cash allowances for housing, furniture and utilities as per family size (between QAR 5,500 - 8,500)  Utilities paid, up to $82 for Single and $135 for married approximately

Tuition Fees:  Free Tuition for one dependent attending same school as employee

Vacation:  Approximately 2 months summer holidays, plus national holidays

Medical Insurance:  Health Coverage for Employee

TAX FREE SALARY:  TAX FREE Monthly QAR 13K to 16K depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits:  Annual return airfare to home country for Employee and one dependent (Spouse or child)

End of Service:  One month salary as a bonus, for each year completed, paid at the end of service, according to country labour law

To take advantage of this opportunity to work in a country with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally please upload your CV at the link in our website below.

Our Plus Services include providing you with dedicated and experienced teacher placement experts with many years of practical experience in the Middle East. We will work closely with you to determine the position and school that is the best fit. We will help you get off on the right foot with your dream adventure in teaching and learning abroad while providing you with friendly and professional ongoing support beginning the minute you submit your application.

Apply now as interviews are ongoing!