SEN Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

Join our outstanding team at Sherborne Qatar

Sherborne Qatar, a prestigious British school in Doha, is seeking a passionate and experienced SEN teacher (maternity cover) to join our dynamic team. As a member of Qatar’s Supreme Education Council’s Outstanding Schools Programme, we take pride in our commitment to academic excellence and character development. Our affiliation with the historic Sherborne School in the UK, founded in 1550, ensures a legacy of high-quality education and holistic student growth.

About us

At Sherborne Qatar, we prioritize academic success, small class sizes, exceptional pastoral care, and an extensive extracurricular programme to develop well-rounded, high-achieving pupils. We are committed to fostering creativity, communication, curiosity, independence, risk-taking, and resilience in our students.

The role

Sherborne Qatar is seeking an outstanding SEN teacher with a strong commitment to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, challenging, and differentiated learning experiences that enable pupils to reach their full potential across all areas of development.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND, using a range of specialised strategies including TEACCH, Sensory Integration, PECS, and Assistive Technology.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, maintaining accurate records and setting personalised targets in line with school policies.
• Create a stimulating and supportive classroom environment that fosters independence, communication, and self-esteem.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, specialists, and families to ensure pupils receive tailored support.
• Lead and manage support staff within the classroom effectively.
• Contribute to curriculum development, subject leadership (where applicable), and whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, school events, and the wider co-curricular life of the school.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• A certified teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent) and QTS.
• At least 2 years’ experience teaching pupils with SEND in a school setting.
• Evidence of outstanding classroom practice and a child-centred approach.
• Strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum and/or EYFS.
• Experience with SEND teaching approaches (e.g. PECS, Makaton, AAC devices).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and the ethos of Sherborne Qatar.

Desirable:

• Additional specialist qualification (e.g. Masters in SEND).
• Experience of subject leadership and curriculum development.
• Training in Team Teach and positive behaviour strategies.
• Experience using Read Write Inc, Talk 4 Writing, or White Rose Maths.

This position is a temporary maternity cover role, available for an immediate start. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early applications are encouraged as strong candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.

Safeguarding and child protection

Sherborne Qatar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.