Primary Teacher

About the School

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) in Qatar is seeking a strong Primary Teacher to join an established, collaborative team in a successful and growing school. The school serves children from ages 3 to 18 and currently has more than 1,350 students enrolled. The primary section is mainly four-form entry, with around 750 pupils aged 3 to 11. Located in Al Khor, about 35 minutes north of Doha, the school teaches a mix of local and expatriate students through an engaging primary programme built from the English National Curriculum and the Qatar Ministry of Education curriculum. Primary learners have access to indoor and outdoor learning areas, a modern dance studio, and a heated outdoor 25m swimming pool.

Role Purpose

• Support the primary leadership team in delivering the school’s mission through excellent teaching and learning for children.
• Bring strong classroom practice, a positive attitude, and a clear commitment to growing professionally.
• Show dedication to the mission, vision, and values of Nord Anglia International School Al Khor and Nord Anglia Education.
• Use solid curriculum knowledge to teach and assess effectively, take ownership of professional growth, and help every learner reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Learning and Teaching

• Promote the school’s mission and ethos, helping children develop as confident bilingual international citizens.
• Deliver high-quality planning, preparation, recording, assessment, and reporting that responds to a range of learning and social needs.
• Stay adaptable to school priorities and contribute actively to development and growth plans.
• Follow agreed policies and implement new developments effectively.
• Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge, and teach and assess to a high standard.
• Use tracking and monitoring systems to improve pupil progress and strengthen professional practice in line with school priorities.
• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Represent the school professionally and communicate its story positively at all times.

Additional Information

More detailed information about the duties and requirements is available in the attached job description. Head of Year or other middle leadership opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Selection Process

Applicants must provide a CV, a cover letter, and contact details for two professional referees, including the current Head Teacher or Principal. The application deadline is 12 June 2026, although the school may close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found. The expected start date is 1 August 2026.

Safeguarding and Vetting

The school is committed to providing a safe, happy, and world-class environment where children and young people can thrive. It also upholds safeguarding and equal opportunity principles regardless of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture. Anyone working in regulated activity will need to complete appropriate national and international vetting checks, including satisfactory criminal record clearances from the country of birth or residence and any country lived in during the last 10 years.