Primary Class Teacher SEN in Ipswich, Suffolk

Compass International School Doha was established in 2006 to provide a premium British education to both expatriate and local Qatari families. Our school has Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), COBIS and AoBSO.

Able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification and ideally, two years of teaching experience. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own practice in order to provide memorable learning experiences for the pupils in your care. Supported by school and Nord Anglia University, you will take ownership of your own professional development, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to continuously improve outcomes for students.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Qatar, including a bachelor's degree in education or degree plus PGCE/QTS, gained through face-to-face study at a bricks-and-mortar institution (i.e. not online).

We'll look to you to promote high expectations for our students, designing learning activities that are aligned to our school's Primary curriculum and creating a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved.

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium schools organisation, providing outstanding education to over 90,000 students from preschool to 18 years of age. We ensure this through personalised learning enhanced with bespoke global opportunities such as Juilliard, MIT, IMG, and UNICEF. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools.

We offer a professional working environment and an attractive remuneration & benefits package. Alongside great training and a competitive package, you'll enjoy the chance to live and work in a rapidly growing country which is perhaps best known for successfully hosting the World Cup in 2022. Qatar is a great place to be based for travel and enjoys a lovely climate most of the year.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education
• A teaching qualification (QTS or PGCE/PGDE)
• Two years of teaching experience
• Range of teaching experience across different year groups
• Good working knowledge of the English National Curriculum
• Teaching within International Schools

PERSONAL QUALITIES SOUGHT:

• Fluent English speaker
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Flexible and adaptable

The application should be submitted online via the Nord Anglia Education Careers page. Online applications should contain a CV, a two-page letter of application and the details of three professional references, one of which should be your current School Principal/Head Teacher. First stage interviews will be conducted face to face or via Teams, and final interviews will take place in January 2026 in both London and in Doha. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.