MYP Language & Literature Teacher (English)

About Etqan Global Academy and Role Overview

Etqan Global Academy (EGA), located in Doha, Qatar, is a newly established IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are recruiting a motivated and skilled MYP Language & Literature Teacher specializing in English to inspire students to become confident readers, writers, and communicators within the IB framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, concept-oriented English Language & Literature lessons aligned with the IB MYP curriculum and its global contexts.
• Create engaging, inquiry-based learning activities that cultivate skills in reading, writing, critical analysis, and communication.
• Assess student work following MYP Language & Literature criteria and provide constructive, meaningful feedback to support improvement.
• Develop units of inquiry integrating language, literature, global perspectives, and intercultural understanding.
• Embed Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills and foster a passionate appreciation for language and reading in all teaching.
• Support student preparation for MYP eAssessment in Language & Literature discipline.
• Undertake Form Tutor duties and contribute to the pastoral care and overall school life.
• Collaborate positively within the English department and the wider EGA community.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Possess a recognized teaching qualification such as PGCE, QTS, B.Ed, or equivalent, alongside a degree in English, Language & Literature, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching English or Language & Literature in an IB MYP school setting.
• Strong understanding of the MYP curriculum, assessment standards, and eAssessment process for Language & Literature.
• Exceptional literacy skills and an authentic enthusiasm for language and literature subjects.
• Ability to design and implement concept-driven, inquiry-based, and differentiated instructional lessons.
• Effective classroom management and strong communication capabilities.
• Commitment to student safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Completion of IB MYP workshops in Language & Literature is preferred; experience in international schools is advantageous.

About the Employer

Nord Anglia Education is a leading global network of international schools, with over 80 schools worldwide educating more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to secondary education. We are passionate about delivering innovative and inspiring education supported by collaborations with top institutions such as UNICEF, MIT, IMG Academy, and the Juilliard School. By joining us, you become part of a committed, forward-thinking international education community.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals. Our schools prioritize strict safeguarding standards, and we expect all staff to uphold and contribute to these high standards.