School Performing Arts Teacher

Whole School Performing Arts Teacher

Compass International School Doha is looking for an inspiring, energetic and highly creative teacher to develop our performing arts provision across the school. You will work across all campus age phases, supporting and leading school productions, concerts and community performances and building a cohesive performing‑arts culture.

Deliver a bespoke curriculum built on the English National Curriculum, designing and teaching lessons that integrate innovative practices to enhance student learning. Play a key role in large‑scale productions, concerts, showcases and community performances, contributing creatively and strategically to the growing performing arts programme.

• Demonstrated ability to create a learning culture where students are supported, challenged and inspired.
• Inclusive approach to EAL, supporting learners of varying English proficiency.
• Expertise in curriculum planning and delivery, with ability to scaffold pathways for all learners.
• Strong communication and motivation skills that energise and involve students, parents and colleagues.
• Receptive to feedback and proactive in sharing best practice and developing new engagement strategies.

• University degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Music or a related specialist subject
• Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE or equivalent)
• Teaching experience in UK and/or international contexts
• Strong working knowledge of the English National Curriculum in the relevant subject
• Fluent English (native or near‑native level)
• Eligibility to work in Qatar, including possession of a Bachelor’s degree and a face‑to‑face teaching qualification

• Master’s degree or evidence of further professional development

• Values‑led approach with integrity and honesty
• Reliability, loyalty and commitment
• Personal confidence and presence
• Energetic, positive, ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Approachable, respectful and culturally sensitive
• Sense of humour and grace under pressure
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent time management and prioritisation
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle uncertainty

Nord Anglia Education offers a professional working environment, personal development opportunities and an attractive remuneration and benefits package. You will benefit from extensive professional development, career progression and the chance to live and work in Qatar.

Submit your CV, a two‑page cover letter and details of three professional references – at least one of which should be a School Principal – online via the Nord Anglia Education Careers page by Saturday, 25th July 2026. The preferred start date is 1 August 2026.

All post holders in regulated activity (regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both countries of residence and birth within the last 10 years.