Maternity Cover for Class Teachers in FS1 & FS2 January to June 2026

Class Teachers with UK-recognised teaching qualifications to cover maternity leave in FS1 & FS2 from January to June 2026.

DESS is the premier not-for-profit Preparatory School in Doha with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. DESS was rated as Outstanding by PENTA International in May 2017 and was the QBBFs Organisation of the Year 2017. The school is sponsored by the British Embassy and is a proud member of IAPS COBIS and BSME. We are a dynamic Prep school with a clear direction having learning at the heart of our mission. Our children represent 45 nations (62.04% British) and together generate a culture of success and enjoyment. Learning is led by an excellent group of adults who work in teams to achieve the highest standards academically as well as providing a very happy working environment.

We are seeking:

Qualified Teachers

• Experience is essential
• Candidates with English as their first language
• Candidates who are thoughtful practitioners and enjoy being part of a team
• Candidates must possess a UK-recognised teaching degree

We are offering:

• Tax-free salary
• Term-time working
• Small classes
• Excellent facilities

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - successful applicants will be subject to relevant Child Protection and reference checks.

Please note that successful applicants will need to provide

• an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate) for UK Passport holders or a Police Clearance Certificate for non-UK passport holders from their country of origin
• a certified copy of their original Education Certificate/s duly notarised and attested by a notary public in their country of issue. These must be stamped by the Qatar Embassy in the country of issue and by the MoFA in Qatar.
• Copy of their birth certificate from the country of issue marriage certificate/deed poll documents for any name changes
• Qatar Police clearance certificate.
• (Advice can be provided by the school regarding how these can be obtained.)

We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.

DESS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and ICPC/Police Clearance certificates will be required.

We look forward to receiving your application. Our deadline for receiving applications is the 30th September 2025.

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