Head of Junior School Year 3 - 6

Job description / Role

Job Description

An international boys school in Qatar that follows the British curriculum is looking for a head of junior school (Year 3-6) who will be responsible for liaising with teachers in the junior department and curriculum development for the programs. The candidate needs to have the ability to teach at different levels of primary grades. They will develop lesson plans and themes in line with British curriculum objectives, facilitating learning by establishing a relationship with students and organizing learning resources and the classroom environment.

The role includes meeting with teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve any possible behavioral or academic problems. The head of junior school must also establish clear objectives for all lessons and projects and attend staff meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education from a recognized university (from the UK preferred)
• Master's degree in education or leadership preferred
• Teaching license from one of the following countries: UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, ZA, and Scandinavian countries (due to visa restrictions)
• Must have excellent English skills
• Must have excellent classroom management skills and be able to deal effectively with student behavior issues

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience at primary grade levels 3-6 (in the UK preferred)
• Minimum 2 years experience as head of department or in a similar role
• Culturally sensitive, dependable, flexible, and able to work in a continuously changing environment

Monthly Salary Range:

• Tax-free monthly salary QAR 20,000 to 25,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Housing:

• Furnished 1 to 2 bedroom apartment depending on family size.

Health Insurance Coverage:

• Medical insurance for employee and one dependent (spouse or child).

Annual Air Tickets:

• Return airfare for employee and one nominated dependent (can either be spouse or child), plus excess luggage allowance up to $275 upon proof of receipt.

Leave:

• In addition to official holidays, paid leave is allocated as per academic calendar and as per labor law.

Dependent School Fees:

• 100% discount on 1 child tuition fee when attending the same school as the employee.

Visa & Medical Check Fees:

• Resident visa fees covered by the school for employee only.

End of Service Benefit:

• One month basic salary for each year worked as per country labor law.

Contract Period:

• Open contract - minimum 1 year renewable.

Location:

• Qatar.

Paperwork Requirements:

• Notarized and attested academic degrees, teaching certificates, transcripts, marriage, and dependent birth certificates. You will be advised of school requirements.

Start Date:

• Immediately or August 2025.

About the Company

International Teachers Plus (ITP) is a Teacher Placement Agency based in Ottawa, Canada, offering full recruitment services and a wide variety of international teaching jobs at reputable International Schools.

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