Supply Teaching Assistant / Swimming and PE Teaching Assistant (Ad Hoc)

Doha English Speaking School is Doha's leading not-for-profit school, renowned for its outstanding reputation in teaching and learning. In March 2023, DESS was rated Outstanding by PENTA International. The school is a proud member of prestigious organisations such as IAPS, COBIS, and BSME.

As a dynamic preparatory school with a clear vision, we place learning at the heart of our mission. Our students represent 45 nationalities (with 62% being British), creating a vibrant culture of success and enjoyment. Led by a dedicated and talented team of educators, we work collaboratively to uphold the highest academic standards while fostering a joyful and supportive working environment.

Having received Outstanding judgements in all 7 areas of the last BSO (British Schools Overseas) inspection, you would be joining a fast-paced, dynamic senior leadership team with the ability to exercise influence and make an impact across the whole school. You would also join a thriving organisation in Doha, Qatar, with highly supportive, collaborative structures that promote ongoing growth and development.

We are seeking:

Supply Teaching Assistants (Ad hoc work), and Swimming/P.E. Teaching Assistants (Ad hoc work)

• Candidates who are available for occasional work, which can lead to a full time role
• Experience is preferred but not 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. All references will be verbally verified.

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 their original Education Certificate/s, duly notarised and attested by a notary public in their country of issue. These must be stamped by the Qatar Embassy in the country of issue and by the MoFA in Qatar.
• Copy of their birth certificate from the country of issue, marriage certificate/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.

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. |As part of our longlisting procedures, you may be asked to complete video questions; please check your emails regularly.

Doha English Speaking School (DESS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo enhanced safeguarding checks and provide an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate) or a local national equivalent, as well as a police clearance for any country of residence over the last ten years. We also require a copy of your birth certificate and a marriage certificate or deed poll documents for any name changes.

Doha English Speaking School (DESS) will never request or accept any form of payment or security deposit from job applicants during the recruitment process.
Any advertisements requesting such payments are fraudulent and not associated with Doha English Speaking School (DESS).
Genuine vacancies are listed only on the official Doha English Speaking School (DESS) website, and legitimate communication will always come from a @dess.org email address.

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