• Department: Secondary
• Reports to: Head of Secondary
• Office Location: Doha British School
• Working Days: Sunday – Thursday
• Hours of Work: 7:00am-3:00pm 

A teacher at Doha British School is expected to be energetic, enthusiastic, flexible and innovative in their approach to their work.  He/she should be a forward-looking person committed to providing quality education and who should have the highest possible expectation of students. He/she must also be committed to the development of their Subject Areas and the school. He/she must also be committed to his/her own professional development.

It is the expectation of the school that the PE teacher will demonstrate commitment to the strategic development of the school. The strategy for such development will be based on four key principles:

• establishing high expectations of team members and students and setting challenging targets for each of them to achieve;
• ensuring that systems and procedures are in place to enable the effective and consistent progression of all students within the cohort;
• promoting approaches to learning and teaching that engage and motivate students and demand their active participation;
• strengthening learning and teaching through a programme of professional development and practical support.

General duties:

The education and welfare of students consistent with the philosophy embodied within the Mission Statement of Doha British School. Teachers must also pay due regard to all that is contained within both the School Development Plan and the appropriate Subject Area Development Plan(s).

Curriculum:

The PE teacher must:

• ensure adequate planning and preparation of teaching materials against syllabus specifications and key stage requirements.
• ensure that there is effective use of baseline data to facilitate quality ‘target setting’ to enable students to maximise potential and to assist in measuring value added. 
• ensure that planning documentation is accurately reflected in the delivery of the curriculum
• identify learning objectives and criteria for success.
• involve students in action planning, setting achievable targets, and in assessing and evaluating their own achievements and progress.
• ensure effective differentiation and the use of a range of teaching resources and strategies.  These should ensure that all students are sufficiently challenged. (Learning Support is available to assist in these areas).
• ensure sufficient quantity of work in class and homework in line with the school homework policy.
• mark and assess students’ work against specified criteria and in line with the whole school policy.

Professional Development

The PE teacher is expected to actively improve his/her own skills and expertise and should also:

• negotiate additional responsibilities with the Subject Leader and share ideas with colleagues regarding good practice and teaching methods.
• contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme as required.

Resources:

The classroom teacher should:

• ensure effective management and maintenance of classroom resources;
• follow departmental and school Health and Safety policies and ensure a safe teaching and learning environment;
• ensure that all equipment and resources are safely, securely and conveniently stored;
• ensure the efficient and economic use of non-renewable resources.
• maintain an attractive and stimulating classroom environment.

Students:

The PE teacher should:

• ensure the physical, academic and social well-being of students in their charge;
• ensure that students behave and are dressed in an acceptable way;
• monitor students’ performance and their use of the Student Organizer;
• wherever possible, encourage students as per the school rewards policy;
• whenever appropriate, discipline students in line with the school sanctions policy.

Communication:

The PE teacher should:

• inform the Subject Leader, Key Stage Leader and/or class tutor about any students achieving excellent results or making excellent progress/effort or encountering difficulties.
• ensure adequate communication with the Subject Leader, colleagues, students and parents.
• ensure that the Subject Leader and that the learning Support Department are aware both of students with learning difficulties and of those with exceptional ability.
• ensure that the form tutor is made aware of any medical problems students may have.
• ensure that issues regarding health and safety are raised, via line managers, with the management.

Additional responsibilities:

A teacher at Doha British School can expect the full support of his/her Subject Leader and of the Leadership Group.  He/she is invited to discuss openly matters of concern, areas of interest or other relevant matters with them and with colleagues.

It is the expectation of the school that teachers may, in some circumstances, be required to teach classes that are not their primary subject areas.

• Effective written and spoken English skills
• Ability to motivate/work with pupils
• Ability to develop a culture of mutual respect with pupils
• Reliable and thorough
• Initiative and a mature attitude
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately with all staff and visitors
• Self-motivated and dedicated
• Tactful and diplomatic
• A pleasant personality with a good sense of humour
• Helpful and polite at all times
• Discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to think and work quickly, calmly and politely whilst under pressure
• The ability to prioritise
• IT skills, to include Microsoft Office and OutlookIT skills, to include Microsoft Office and Outlook

• A good general education with a qualification to A level or equivalent in a subject is required
• B.A. (Hons) in relevant stream is mandatory
• Certificates in relevant areas such as Health & Safety, First Aid etc. would be an advantage

• At least three years’ relevant experience (e.g. classroom teacher) is required
• Experience of working in an educational environment (e.g. school, college university etc.) is required
• Experience of living and working in the Middle East (and in Qatar in particular) would be an advantage