Secondary Mathematics Teacher (MYP/DP)

About the position:

Swiss International School in Qatar is seeking an outstanding and forward-thinking Secondary Mathematics Teacher (MYP/DP) for Academic Year 2025/26. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of educators that is further developing the Secondary School at SISQ.

About SISQ:

SISQ is an IB World school and has the ambition of becoming one of the leading educational institutions in the region. ​​We are a growing school in Qatar with a strong reputation for offering a quality educational program and an excellent place for teachers to work with. Qatar, voted one of the world's safest countries 2024, is welcoming to all expatriates, provides free movement, and is a vibrant country with a lot to offer its residents.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

It is a mandatory requirement that all SISQ staff adhere to the Student Safeguarding and Child protection Policy.
To foster effective teaching, learning and management of resources and be a model of professional practice in the Secondary School.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Secondary Mathematics Teacher (MYP/DP) you will be required to:

Manage learning:
- A commitment to student learning and safeguarding.
- Show commitment to students and their learning.
- Demonstrate expertise in the subjects you teach and in the delivery of the content. Apply differentiation in class.
- Encourage inquiry learning and concept-based instruction.
- Use varied assessments in class to reflect students’ learning
- Take responsibility for managing and monitoring each student’s progress
- Ensure that all evidence and recording of student's work are kept up-to-date, ensuring accuracy in reporting writing through peer review
- Report to parents through informal and formal meetings, anecdotal records, incident report, reflection, feedback and conferences
- Ensure the safety and welfare of the students and resources in your care

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF SELF, PLANNING AND REFLECTION:
- Work collaboratively with all SISQ staff; able to demonstrate your collaborative planning and reflection, level weekly planning, involvement in the Secondary/Primary School/Whole School meetings, School events etc.
- Ensure thorough planning, informed delivery, assessment of the IB programs of Study, Scope and Sequence, Areas of Inquiry and target setting are in accordance with the IBO requirements so as to facilitate progression in learning.
- Weekly planning is available and long-term schemes of work are planned for the year.
- Implement SISQ policies at all times.
- Show a positive attitude in dealing with the students, parents and colleagues. Promptly respond to any parent queries / concerns, escalating where required

RESOURCES:

- Provide a stimulating and challenging classroom environment.
- Develop additional resources to supplement classroom materials to improve instruction and for differentiation

PASTORAL CARE:
- Be responsible for the supervision of the students (drop off, after-school childcare, EA’s and all break times)
- Celebrate students' achievements
- Promote the IB Attitudes and Profile
- Respond to students’ physical, mental and emotional needs in school Communicate to parents through e-mail, ManageBac and weekly newsletters where applicable

Whole School:
- Actively participate in all school meetings, school events and PD days
- Promote and encourage parent involvement in the school through events and parent conferences
- Contribute and encourage a positive atmosphere in school.
- Provide at least one non-academic Extra-Curricular Activity per week

About you:

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualities:
- Experience teaching IB Diploma Higher Level Mathematics.
- Student focused and a passion for working with both middle school aged and high school students;
- A collaborative style
- A commitment to continuous improvement;
- A commitment to student learning, wellbeing and safeguarding.

The following qualities would be an advantage:
- MYP teaching experience
- MYP/ DP training
- Experience within an international school setting

In line with the Ministry of Education's Circular 13 requirements for this position, the candidate must possess the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics
- A teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS / Teaching Licence)
- No more than 49 years of age in August 2025 (at the point of joining the school)

"Child safeguarding is taken extremely seriously in SISQ and remains the first priority throughout our recruitment activities. All staff are subject to rigorous background checks, including those who participate in our interview processes. Background checks shall include, but not limited to: employment verification, qualification check, criminal checks and three professional references (verbal and written)."

Number of Contract Days

Approximately 180 instructional
+ 6 for returning teachers
+10 for new teachers

Starting Salary Range

136,000 to 184,800 QAR per annum
Allowances as appropriate
271,200 top of basic scale

Taxes

Not applicable

Savings Potential

Moderate to High

Accommodation

Housing allowances provided. During the first three months, optional temporary housing is offered in a serviced hotel apartment.

Flights/Transport

Overseas hire annual flight including for sponsored dependants.

Moving Allowance

Yes - depends upon family size.

Dependent Opportunities

Two children per full-time teacher receive free tuition. Teaching spouse opportunity to work in the school. Non-teaching spouse may have opportunities to work in the school in a learning-assistant or administration position.

Medical

Comprehensive medical insurance; global emergency + Qatar + home country medical provided.

Dental

Yes, included in medical cover; up to QAR 5,000 riyals per annum

Other

Optical cover up-to QAR 1,000 per annum / Psychological Support up-to QAR 10,000 / Maternity Coverage / Chiropractic cover up to 10 sessions / no waiting period.