English Teacher - Maternity Cover

The Hamilton International School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Secondary English Teacher to join our team on a short-term maternity cover contract from May to June 2026.

The ideal candidate will be a LOCAL HIRE and will ensure continuity of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in English, supporting students across Grades 6–12 within the High School Diploma and/or IB Diploma Programme. This role is ideal for a flexible, collaborative educator who can integrate smoothly into an established department and maintain strong academic standards.

• Teach English in Grades 6–8 and Grades 9–12 (HSD and/or IBDP, depending on timetable).
• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that motivate and challenge students of all abilities.
• Implement existing schemes of work, assessment practices, and curriculum expectations.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and student behaviour.
• Communicate professionally with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Support the wider life of the school during the cover period, including agreed enrichment activities.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and professional conduct expectations at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant English / Literature discipline.
• Valid teaching certification meeting Qatar MoEHE requirements.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant teaching experience.
• Experience teaching English at High School Diploma, IB Diploma Programme, and/or A Level.
• Experience teaching IB DP English is an advantage.
• Strong classroom management, organisation, and communication skills.
• A professional, adaptable, and collaborative approach suited to a maternity cover role.

• A premium American curriculum school with established IB pathways.
• A supportive and collaborative Secondary leadership team.
• Clear curriculum structures and departmental support to ensure a smooth transition.
• Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) global network.

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.