Key Stage 1 (KS1) Class Teachers for August 2025

Sherborne Qatar Prep is the longest-established of the Sherborne Qatar Schools (five in total) having been established in September 2009. We are a large co-educational Prep school with children from age 3-11, a welcoming and friendly staff, operating on alovely, spacious site. As an established school, we want staff who understand Prep school life and the 'extras’ that this demands: wide range of subjects taught, freedom to share your specific expertise and interests, events taking place outside of the normal working day. We want staff who are excited about education, who want to be valued as professionals and are driven, hardworking, positive, solution- focused people. 

Our intake is roughly 1/3 Qatari, 1/3 British and 1/3 international from all around the world. We are a 4-form entry school with class numbers from 18 in Pre-School to 24 in KS2. Our staff are all UK trained apart from our wonderful Arabic, Islamic and Qatar History staff who are all first language Arabic speakers. We have lots of spaces outside of the classrooms for children to enhance their skills: a large multipurpose sports hall, an astroturf area, music, drama, dance, science, IT, DT, and art specialist rooms and large play spaces for the pupils. 

We are looking for energetic, positive, motivated teachers, who are really eager to come and make a difference, whilst working in collaboration with the existing team. We require QTS from a British university, that you are a UK national and that you are ready to start a new adventure for a minimum duration of two years.

Key Stage 1 (KS1) Class Teachers for August 2025
The Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School, Bani Hajer site is looking to appoint inspirational, enthusiastic and talented EYFS teachers who have the necessary skills to engage our learners. This is a very exciting time to be joining our fabulous schools as we continue our rapid expansion.

Please note all applicants must be under the age of 50.

Our Vision:
To establish a group or family of schools to support Qatar’s 2030 Vision.

Our Mission:
To produce well-educated, well-rounded, individuals who have high aspirations and
achieve their potential in a happy and nurturing school.

Our Values:
Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Perseverance, Teamwork, Responsibility. Our Learning
Dispositions: Creativity, Communication, Curiosity, Independence, Risk-taking,
Resilience.

Successful applicants must have:

• A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent from a UK
  University.
• Exceptional subject knowledge, preferably with experience of the Key Stage 1
   curricula (please note we may accept some exceptional ECTs with QTS).
• A strong emphasis and desire to be outstanding in teaching and learning.
• Experience of current UK initiatives and developments.
• Experience of Read Write Inc., White Rose Maths (or similar) and Talk for Write (where
  appropriate).
• The ability to teach a subject specialism would be advantageous.
• An interest in adapting teaching to meet the needs of the children.
   

Additionally, teachers at Sherborne Qatar Schools:

• Set high personal and professional expectations – act as role models.
• Promote our Mission, Values & Learning Dispositions.
• Have the ability to generate excitement about learning.
• Have high motivation for teaching and a sense of humour.
• Are able to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Are emotionally intelligent.
   

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to teach well–motivated, hardworking pupils.
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking staff team.
• The opportunity to be part of a start-up school as part of a group of five schools.
• An excellent working environment.
• The opportunity to get involved in Extra-Curricular Activities and the Enrichment Programme.
• An attractive tax-free salary, accommodation and additional benefits.
• A good work/life balance
• CPD opportunities with the possibility of future career progression
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful country with a rich culture and favourable climate.
• Strong links to Sherborne Dorset, one of the oldest and most distinguished independent schools.
   

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 appropriate to the post,
including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE),
an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
For further information regarding the Sherborne Qatar family of schools, kindly
visit www.sherborneqatar.org and enjoy some of the videos in our brochure below.