Sherborne Qetaf - SEN Teacher

“To inspire our young people to believe in their potential and help them to succeed”

Sherborne Qetaf is a specialist provision located at the Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School, Bani Hajer and supports children aged 3-11 years of age who have a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autism, Down Syndrome, global developmental delay, intellectual disabilities and speech and language difficulties. Our Mission is to support children with special educational needs in Qatar by providing a Curriculum for Life and ensuring that all pupils fulfil their potential, regardless of their disability. Our school is a place where children will flourish and be at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils will laugh, learn, explore and succeed as cherished members of our school community.

Are you:   

• Innovative 
• Passionate about learning 
• Someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children with special educational needs
• Excited about the challenge to help establish a new specialist provision in Qatar

If so, then we need to hear from YOU….

The Headteacher of Sherborne Qetaf is looking for outstanding educational professionals to join her at the specialist provision. We wish to appoint Primary SEN teachers from August 2024, to help establish a culture of excellence to ensure that all children and young people at our school can be successful in their lives at school and beyond. 

We are looking for teachers who are passionate about working with children who have special educational needs and who are keen to make a difference to our pupils and their families’ lives. This is an amazing opportunity to make a real, positive difference to the lives of children and their families within our Qatar community.

Successful applicants must have:

• A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent from a UK University
• Qualified teacher status
• At least 2 years’ experience of working with and/or teaching pupils with special educational needs within a school setting including experience of teaching pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• An understanding of different communication approaches to support SEND pupils such as PECS, Makaton and AAC devices
• Evidence of outstanding classroom practice
• Evidence of implementing positive behaviour management strategies, including experience of managing challenging pupils

Additionally, you will have:

• An understanding of and a commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of children
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to form positive collaborative relationships with staff, pupils and stakeholders
• Resilience and the ability to handle difficult situations and challenges
• A sense of humour and can adapt to living in a demanding environment

In return we can offer you:

• a competitive international package
• thorough induction, integration and adaptation to Qatar  
• an open and positive working environment  
• professional development opportunities  
• an openness to learn, grow and evolve as a learning community
• freedom to be innovative in a supportive and nurturing environment 
• the opportunity to work with amazing staff and children
•  an active role in contributing to the shared vision of the provision

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please complete the TES online application form (Quick Apply) and upload a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Mrs Samantha Campion Gibson, describing your passion for working in a special school environment, as well the skills and qualities you can bring. Please ensure you read the Applicant Letter and Job Description in full before you consider applying. Please also be sure to watch our very powerful videos:

Qetaf Launch - A Dream Come True

The Heart of Qetaf - Parent Testimonials

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th May 2024 and interviews will be held as soon as possible.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with the outcome of their application. We reserve the right to close the position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist; early application is therefore encouraged. Please note that a CV will not be accepted in place of the application form, although you are very welcome to submit your CV as an additional document.

Successful applicants will be required to travel to Qatar in mid-August 2023 for induction training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal records checks including an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. A successful applicant from outside the jurisdiction of the DBS will be required to provide an approved statement from the similar authority in the country in which he or she is currently based, and all other countries that they have resided in outside of the UK. 

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 Sherborne Qatar Schools please visit

www.sherborneqatar.org.