English Teacher

Guardian Jobs; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

2-year renewable contract

Furnished accommodation with utilities

Job summary

Newton International Academy Barwa in Qatar is seeking a creative Secondary English Teacher to join a successful team delivering the English National Curriculum across KS3-5. The role emphasizes differentiation, engaging lessons, and high academic standards in a vibrant school community.

Applicants should be qualified teachers of English with 2 years of experience in the English National Curriculum, strong IT and communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified English teacher with experience delivering the National Curriculum of England.
• Experience teaching KS3-5 English is preferred; NQTs encouraged to apply.
• Strong IT and interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with staff, students and Parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to KS3-5 with differentiation to suit learning styles.
• Foster a lively, engaging classroom environment focused on high academic standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support student progress.

Skills

KS3-5 English

Interpersonal communication

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Education

English/Literature degree

Qualified teaching status

Experience with NC England curriculum

Job description

Secondary English teacher (Qatar)

Newton International Academy (NIA), Barwa in Qatar, an outstanding fully accredited International School is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Secondary English Teacher to join our successful team.

START DATE: August 2026

NIA Barwa is part of The Newton Group, founded in 2006, which is the largest network of schools in Qatar. Our international schools deliver the British National Curriculum across all age groups. We are staffed by British and English speaking teachers who provide a caring educational environment for our local and expatriate students who come from a wide range of backgrounds. We put our student and staff well-being and safeguarding first and therefore our students feel safe and happy in the school and staff retention has remained consistently high over the past decade, never falling below 80–85%.

Whilst we develop our students holistically through a variety of ECAs ranging from Duke of Edinburgh Award to Debating and MUN, our main focus is on Academics. Our IGCSE and A Level A-C and 9-4 reach 90% and over. Our A*-A and 9-8 is currently over 50%. See more information on our website: https://newtonschools.sch.qa/campuses/newton-international-academy-barwa-city and school Instagram: nia_barwa_city.

We are seeking creative and dynamic teachers of the highest quality to join our successful team. Applicants should possess a commitment to helping children achieve high academic standards in a lively and engaging manner, whilst integrating differentiation and a range of learning styles into their daily practice.

Applicants should:

Be qualified teachers of English, ideally with 2 years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum of England, although NQT’s are encouraged to apply. Possess a creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom. Present excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills in order to work collaboratively with staff, students and Parents. Have studied a relevant English/Literature degree full time and produce transcripts from the university they attended. Have experience teaching KS3-5 English. Be fully vaccinated and submit a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

If you meet the above criteria and you are a positive, energetic and dedicated practitioner as well as an excellent communicator who is resilient and tenacious in all aspects of your teaching practice, we would like to hear from you.

An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including: A competitive tax-free salary A 2-year renewable contract Furnished accommodation with paid utilities Daily transport to and from school A merit-based incentive scheme Medical insurance Visa costs Baggage allowance Annual flight allowance

Interviews will take place via Zoom with a member of our management team.

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Appointments are finalised in accordance with our Safe Recruitment procedures.