Temporary Vacancy Fluent French Speaking Teaching Assistant Maternity Leave Cover, January to May 2026

French Speaking Teaching Assistant to cover Maternity Leave

DESS is the premier not-for-profit school in Doha with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. 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 with learning at the heart of our mission. Our children represent 31 nations (90% 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. DESS achieved an Outstanding PENTA inspection in May 2017 a COBIS inspection in March 2023 and a BSO Inspection in May 2023 when we achieved Outstanding in all areas. DESS was also voted QBBF Organisation of the Year 2017.

We are seeking a French-speaking Teaching Assistant to support maternity leave January - May 2026

• Who can support pupils during French lessons
• Experience is essential

We are offering:

• A supportive team
• Excellent facilities
• Term-time working

We look forward to receiving your application. Candidates must promote high standards and expectations and be committed to contributing to the further development of the school.

Please note that all successful applicants will need to provide a Police Clearance from their home country/ICPC certificate for UK passport holders. and police clearance for any country resided in over the last ten years. Copy of birth and marriage certificates and certified copies 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 then the MoFA stamped in Qatar. Advice can be provided by the school regarding how these can be obtained. We invite you to visit our school website at to find out more about us. We look forward to receiving your application. 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.

Please apply using the online application at - by the 29th of October 2025 at 1.00 pm

Please note that if you are longlisted you may be asked to answer two video questions. Please check your emails regularly.

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