Primary School PYP Teacher; Lower Primary; Academic Year 2027-2028

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. A PYP teacher should be an inspirational, passionate and adaptable educator with the ability to deliver an inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary programme. He/She should be an outstanding teacher, motivator, learner and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well‑organised learning environment.

He/She should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent
• Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
• Experience of the IB Primary Years Programme

• Be aligned with the ISL values of belonging, integrity, grit and kindness
• possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular he/she should be able to communicate effectively in English
• Have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best
• through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters
• Be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning
• Be able to participate fully in an expanding primary school and in particular help to develop the team spirit
• Have a high level of awareness of current developments and research findings in the field of primary/elementary school teaching and learning
• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

• Implement PYP policy and strategic plans
• Liaise with the Head of Primary, PYP and EC-KG Coordinator to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the PYP curriculum
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems
• Promote the health and safety of assigned classes
• Participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
• Encourage the team spirit in the primary school and develop links with colleagues across the school
• Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals
• Contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme of the school
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the Primary School and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.
• Enhance the professional standing of the teaching body

The successful candidate will assume this post at a crucial stage in the development of ISL Qatar. The following list gives an indication of some of the specific current matters to be addressed:

to lead the PYP Exhibition process:

• to participate in the current development of the PYP, addressing matters arising from our PYP authorisation report
• to use technology to support PYP learning, especially through use of a Virtual Learning Environment (Toddle, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• to support the school in meeting its programme obligations for NEASC and the IB.
• to participate in development of…