GEMS Education Qatar Job Vacancy for Teacher of Geography in Qatar

About the Role

This is an exciting time to be part of GEMS Wellington School – Qatar (WSQ). Due to the continued growth, success and ambitious nature of the school, we are delighted to be looking for a dynamic, hard-working and talented individual to join our secondary Humanities team. The department also offers a wide range of enrichment and fieldwork opportunities throughout KS3 to KS5, both on-campus and off-campus. Candidates should have a passion for leading fieldwork and enrichment activities within the department. These are integral parts of student learning experiences within the Humanities department.

We are seeking an inspirational teacher to join a team of dedicated specialists providing a world-class education to our students. Candidates should have a passion for the Humanities subjects with a proven track record of outstanding practice.  They must possess a commitment to helping our students achieve their maximum potential and have experience teaching GCSE/IGCSE and A Level Geography along with a desire and willingness to teach History at Key Stage 3.

This is a fantastic opportunity for UK trained teachers to join a global, leading company and a world-class International School.

The successful applicants will have the following:
• A certified teaching qualification and an accompanying degree such as B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE or equivalent specializing in Geography/History
• At minimum 2 years of recent and demonstrable teaching experience across Secondary School, including GCSE and A Level, at a British Curriculum School
• Confidence in teaching the NCfE framework
• The desire to provide Outstanding teaching and learning
• The aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career

Follow the link to read an article in the TES by one of our teachers at Wellington Qatar. Working in Qatar

GEMS Wellington School, Qatar, is located in Al Wakrah, a growing city on the outskirts of Doha, the capital of the country. On the western edge of Al Wakrah, you will find the shores of the Persian Gulf, making its name originally as a fishing and pearling village. Over the years, Al Wakrah has grown significantly and is now considered the second largest city in Qatar and is home to one of the stadiums used in the Qatar 2023 Football World Cup.

Doha itself, is a modern and thriving city of over 2 million people from all over the world. The rapid pace of development is in line with the ambitious vision of the Qatari Government to become a leading advanced society, providing the highest standard of living for its people. Qatar has also recently been ranked as one of the safest cities in the world.

Most of our teaching staff, live on the Pearl, an exclusive man-made development with access to luxury living, great facilities, shops, restaurants etc. Being in Qatar also opens up a number of exciting short haul travel destinations to explore during holiday time.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale.

If you are excited by this opportunity and are keen to apply please ensure to mention in your cover letter if you will be traveling with a teaching partner and what subject/year groups they are qualified to teach.  Please note: Interviews and hiring of shortlisted candidates may occur prior to the advertised closing date.