EYFS Teacher

Job Overview

Join a prestigious British International School located in central Doha as an EYFS Teacher starting August 2026. This full-time permanent role offers a fully sponsored contract with a comprehensive, tax-free remuneration package. Benefits include a competitive basic salary alongside additional allowances, free furnished accommodation with utilities covered, yearly return flights home, extensive paid annual leave, and educational benefits for children including free school places, insurance, and flights. Additional allowances are provided for baggage and legal documentation, plus comprehensive medical insurance covering both Qatar and your home country, as well as an enhanced end-of-service gratuity for long-serving staff.

Role Details

You will be part of a highly successful Primary team acclaimed globally by British Schools Overseas. The position requires planning and delivering excellent lessons within the EYFS statutory framework to engage and stimulate students' learning experiences. High professional standards and enthusiasm for teaching are essential.

Candidate Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree and PGCE from a recognized UK university.
• Experience applying the EYFS statutory framework with Continuous Provision is essential.
• Strong understanding of assessment practices and EYFS outcomes.
• Motivated to advance your career with support from world-class professional development.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, energy, and a genuine passion for teaching.
• A collaborative team player willing to contribute beyond basic expectations to help achieve the school’s goals.

Newly qualified teachers (ECTs) demonstrating exceptional promise are also encouraged to apply, with the school providing support towards Qualified Teacher Status certification.

About the School

Qatar International School (QIS) ranks among the top international schools in Qatar and the Middle East, holding the prestigious British Schools Overseas ‘Gold Standard’. The school’s recent inspection report highlights excellence in education, exemplary student motivation and behaviour, and a nurturing environment fostering outstanding student development and wellbeing.

The Primary School educates around 1,150 students in a vibrant, multicultural setting promoting curiosity and engagement. The Early Years curriculum is creatively designed using 'I wonder' and continuous provision approaches, enhanced by specialist lessons in Arabic, PE, Music, and Library. Teaching staff employ evidence-based programs such as Talk 4 Writing and Read-Write-Inc to enrich learning, supported by experienced Learning Support Practitioners.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Recruitment includes screening such as interviews, reference checks, criminal background checks from all countries of residence, and social media review. Applicants must declare all convictions, including spent convictions. Confidentiality is strictly maintained. The school’s safeguarding policy is publicly available and must be reviewed by applicants.

Application Process

Applicants should submit their application with an updated CV. Initial interviews may be conducted remotely or face-to-face in Doha. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support throughout the recruitment process and onboarding.