SEN Teacher

Doha British School; Doha; On-site; QAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free monthly salary

Furnished accommodation with utilities

School fee discounts for dependants

Annual flight allowance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

End of service gratuity

CPD opportunities with EBE

Job summary

Doha British School – Ain Khaled Campus in Doha, Qatar, seeks a dedicated SEN Co-ordinator to lead the strategic development of SEN policy and provision. You will coordinate day-to-day SEN support, guide staff and parents, and ensure robust systems that enable all students to progress and participate actively.

You will promote inclusive teaching, support professional development, and contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities, with a strong focus on collaboration

Qualifications

• Recognised educational degree in education or equivalent.
• PGCE or QTS with Early Career Teaching Certificate; PGCE supported by subject degree.
• Exceptional subject knowledge with experience teaching the National Curriculum of England.
• Experience teaching IGCSE, AS/A Level and IB programmes.
• National Award for SEN Coordination or equivalent preferred.
• Strategic development of SEN policy and provision in the school.
• Coordinate SEN provision for individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues with parents and agencies.
• Ensure systems and procedures support progression of all students.
• Promote engaging and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Strengthen learning through professional development and practical support.
• Commitment to contributing to the wider school community through extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SEN policy and SEN provision development.
• Provide guidance to staff, parents, and collaborating agencies.
• Ensure effective and consistent progression for all students within cohorts.
• Promote learner-centered teaching approaches and active participation.
• Support professional development and practical teaching support for staff.
• Contribute to the wider school community via extracurricular activities.

Skills

Subject knowledge

IGCSE/IB experience

PGCE/QTS

Education

BEd or equivalent

PGCE/QTS with ECT

Job description

Doha British School – Ain Khaled Campus

Doha British Schools are a group of outstanding international schools providing a high-quality British education to over 4,000 students across Qatar. Each campus offers a strong pastoral programme and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Each of our campuses operates under the experienced leadership of the Principal, supported by the Head of Primary and Head of Secondary. Our schools foster an ethos of high expectations, academic excellence, and personal growth. Character development is central to our culture and embedded in every aspect of school life.

What makes Doha British Schools unique is our unwavering commitment to holistic education. In addition to academic excellence — we nurture students who are ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Established in 1997 at our Ain Khaled campus, DBS has since expanded to include Al Wakra and Rawdat Al Hamama, each offering the same high-quality British curriculum and distinctive Sixth Form pathways. The Ain Khaled campus offers AS/A Levels, the IB Diploma, and BTEC programmes; Al Wakra offers AS/A Levels and BTEC programmes; and Rawdat Al Hamama offers AS/A Levels.

We believe every learner can, needs, and wants to achieve. Character development remains central to our ethos, ensuring our students grow into confident, respectful, and socially responsible global citizens.

All Doha British Schools are accredited by BSO, BSME, QNSA, and CIS. We take pride in our inclusive and diverse community.

Curriculum Overview

Doha British School follows the National Curriculum of England, adapted to reflect Qatar’s culture, heritage, and values. The school provides a continuous learning journey from Early Years through to Sixth Form, combining academic excellence with strong pastoral care and a focus on personal growth.

Across all stages, the DBS curriculum is designed to be relevant, rich, and challenging, blending academic rigour with leadership, creativity, and global citizenship.

Successful applicants must have:

• A recognised educational degree, such as a Bachelor's in Education or an equivalent qualification.
• A certified teaching qualification such as a PGCE or QTS with an Early Career Teaching Certificate (the PGCE must be supported by a subject-relevant bachelor’s degree).
• Exceptional subject knowledge, with extensive experience teaching the National Curriculum of England.
• Experience teaching IGCSE, AS/A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB).
• Preferablya National Award for SEN Coordinationor equivalent
• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Be responsible for day-to-day coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, and other agencies.
• Ensure that systems and procedures are in place to enable the effective and consistent progression of all students within the cohort;
• Promote approaches to learning and teaching that engage and motivate students and demand their active participation;
• Strengthen learning and teaching through a programme of professional development and practical support.
• A strong commitment to contributing to the wider school community through extracurricular activities.

We Offer:

• Tax-free monthly salary.
• Furnished accommodation inclusive of utilities.
• School fee discounts for up to two dependants.
• Annual flight allowance.
• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• End of service gratuity.
• CPD opportunities including partnerships with Evidence Based Education.

This position is available for immediate commencement, with a preferred start as soon as possible. However, candidates who are unable to join immediately may also be considered for a January 2027 start, subject to the school’s staffing requirements and the successful completion of all required recruitment and onboarding formalities.

Doha British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email at [e-mail].