Grade 1 Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to participation in a foundation school with significant influence in educational reform and IB curriculum.
- Join a founding teaching team at a new institution
- High career growth potential in the IB framework
- Collaborative work environment focused on educational excellence
Pros
- Be part of a founding team shaping the educational direction
- Strong emphasis on professional development and IB training
- Engaged students and supportive parent community
Cons
- Workload may be intense during the start-up phase
- Limited resources initially as the school is being established
- Finding candidates may be competitive due to high expectations
Who it's for
Early-mid career • On-site
Good fit
- Innovative educators excited about curriculum design
- Teachers with PYP experience seeking new challenges
- Individuals motivated by community and school growth
Not recommended for
- Candidates not comfortable with a start-up's dynamic
- Educators lacking collaborative teaching skills
- Individuals looking for stability in established systems
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The new Swiss International School of Qatar is seeking a dynamic Grade 1 (Year 2) Teacher for September 2018. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of the founding team of educators that is establishing the IB PYP at SISQ, and taking the school through IB authorisation.
SISQ will be a full IB school and has the ambition of becoming one of the leading educational institutions in the region.
The successful candidate will have the following essential qualities:
- PYP experience and/or training
- Ability to cope in a start-up environment
- Curriculum-writing skills and experience
- A collaborative style and a good sense of humour
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- A commitment to student learning and safeguarding
The following qualities would be an advantage:
- Experience in an international setting
- Experience with EAL students
Applications for this position are through Schrole. Please apply early, as SISQ may make an appointment before the closing date if an exceptional candidate is found.
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