Science Laboratory Technician

DESS; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preparatory school in Doha is seeking an experienced Science Laboratory Technician. The role requires candidates to have a minimum of English and Maths at GCSE level and to be part of a dynamic team. This position offers a tax-free salary, term-time working, and excellent facilities. Applicants must provide various certifications for a work visa, and early application is encouraged.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Term-time working

Excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Experience is essential for this role.
• Candidates must enjoy being part of a team.
• Candidates must possess a minimum of English and Maths at GCSE level.

Skills

Experience

English as first language

Teamwork

Education

Minimum GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Science Laboratory Technician

DESS is the premier not‑for‑profit Preparatory School in Doha with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. DESS was rated as Outstanding by PENTA International in May 2017 and was the QBBFs Organisation of the Year 2017. The school is sponsored by the British Embassy and is a proud member of IAPS, COBIS and BSME. We are a dynamic Prep school with a clear direction having learning at the heart of our mission. Our children represent 45 nations (62.04% British) and together generate a culture of success and enjoyment. Learning is led by an excellent group of adults who work in teams to achieve the highest standards academically as well as providing a very happy working environment.

We are seeking :

A Science Laboratory Technician

• Experience is essential
• Candidates with English as their first language
• Candidates who are thoughtful practitioners and enjoy being part of a team
• Candidates must possess a minimum of English and Maths at GCSE level

We are offering :

• Tax‑free salary
• Term‑time working
• Small classes
• Excellent facilities

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children – successful applicants will be subject to relevant Child Protection and reference checks.

Please note that successful applicants will need to provide

• An ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate) for UK passport holders or a Police Clearance Certificate for non‑UK passport holders from their country of origin
• A certified copy of the original Education Certificate duly notarised and attested by a notary public in their country of issue, stamped by the Qatar Embassy in that country and by the MoFA in Qatar
• Copy of their birth certificate from the country of issue, marriage certificate or deed‑poll documents for any name changes
• Qatar Police clearance certificate
• Advice can be provided by the school regarding how these can be obtained.

These documents are required by the Qatari Labour Department when applying for a work visa.

We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.

DESS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and ICPC / Police Clearance certificates will be required.

Please note that applicants over the age of forty‑eight years cannot be considered for local hire work.

We look forward to receiving your application.