PYP Teacher

Guardian Jobs; Doha; On-site; QAR 153,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a PYP Teacher to join Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar. You will deliver IB PYP units of inquiry, foster inquiry-based learning and support student progress in a collaborative primary team.

The successful candidate will have IB PYP qualifications, classroom experience in an IB setting, and a commitment to safeguarding and professional development. The role emphasizes student-centred learning, differentiation, and strong parent partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, B.Ed or equivalent).
• Proven experience teaching in an IB PYP school.
• Strong knowledge of the IB PYP curriculum framework and units of inquiry.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated, student-centred lessons.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare; IB PYP workshop training desirable; international school experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, transdisciplinary units of inquiry in line with the IB PYP framework.
• Create an engaging, inclusive and student-centred classroom environment that promotes agency and curiosity.
• Use formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor progress.
• Collaborate with grade-level and specialist colleagues to plan, reflect and review units of inquiry.
• Embed the IB learner profile, PYP attitudes and all five essential elements in teaching and learning.
• Promote student agency, voice and international-mindedness in all aspects of school life.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and engage them in their child's learning journey.
• Contribute to wider school life, including events, CPD and school improvement activities.

Skills

IB PYP knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Education

PGCE / QTS / B.Ed or equivalent

Job description

Location: Etqan Global Academy (EGA), Doha, Qatar

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a PYP Teacher to join Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar.

Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a newly established IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and inquiry-minded PYP Teacher to join our primary team, delivering an outstanding transdisciplinary learning experience and making a real difference to the lives of our students.

The role:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, transdisciplinary units of inquiry in line with the IB PYP framework
• Creating an engaging, inclusive and student-centred classroom environment that promotes agency, curiosity and a love of learning
• Using a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor, document and support student progress
• Collaborating with grade-level and specialist colleagues to plan, reflect and review units of inquiry
• Embedding the IB learner profile, PYP attitudes and all five essential elements throughout teaching and learning
• Promoting student agency, voice and international-mindedness in all aspects of school life
• Building strong partnerships with parents and engaging them meaningfully in their child's learning journey
• Contributing actively to the wider life of EGA, including school events, CPD and school improvement activities

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, B. Ed or equivalent)
• Proven experience teaching in an IB PYP school
• Strong knowledge of the PYP curriculum framework, units of inquiry and transdisciplinary learning
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated and student-centred lessons
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• IB PYP workshop training desirable; international school experience desirable

About Us

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Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.