CURRENT VACANCIES FOR 2008

Al Jazeera Academy, Qatar was established in 2002 and consists of the Primary School (Preschool – Year 6), the Secondary Girls School (Years 7 – 13) and the Secondary Boys School (Years 7 – 13), within a modern, purpose-built facility. We presently have an enrollment of over 1300 students.

We are seeking to recruit outstanding and devoted teachers who hold western qualifications. As an IB World School, preference will be given to teachers with experience in PYP, MYP or DP. New teachers will be required to be in their posts by 15th August, 2008.

An attractive remuneration package – including attractive salary, one month’s end of service gratuity per academic year, free fully furnished air-conditioned accommodation with utilities, baggage allowance, medical cover and annual air tickets – will be offered to successful candidates. In addition, there will also be opportunities to receive regular training, either locally or overseas.

Teachers are required for the following areas:

Primary:

Reception

Year 1

ESL (Year1-Year6)

Secondary:

Biology

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Secondary Boys Behavior Counselor (Bilingual Arabic/English)

Girls PE Teacher

Arabic

Non Teaching Staff:

Librarian

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to the Principal via email including the names and telephone numbers of two professional referees. Closing date for applications is June 12th 2008. Short listed candidates will be invited for interview during June/July.Teachers must be native English teachers with qualifications from Western Universities.

As an IB World School, preference will be given to teachers with relevant experience in PYP, MYP or DP.


 
PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants who are required for interview will be contacted by email.

Expenses incurred from attending a recruitment interview is an individual responsibility.  AJA does not cover interview expenses.

AJA does not participate in recruitment fairs or use recruitment agencies.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Are you an AJA Fit?

•  Experienced and qualified teachers

•  Fits AJA's ethos

•  High level of professionalism and commitment to AJA

•  Student-centred - warm, caring and supportive

•  Team player – collaborative

•  Ability to become part of a community and work with parents

•  Flexible and adaptable

•  Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development

•  Skilled in IT

•  Intercultural sensitivity

•  General interest in Qatar, the Gulf Region and internationalism

•  Stable in personal life

•  Experience in school events and extra curricular activities programs

•  Experience in coaching sporting teams and/or performing arts

•  Experience in school development

•  Experience in and knowledge of inquiry-based learning

•  Able to balance high demands of work with personal recreational pursuits

•  Preference to teachers trained in IBPYP, IBMYP and IB Diploma Programmes

 

Pedagogical Profile

•  IB – PYP, MYP or Diploma experience

•  Inquiry-based and hands-on learning

•  Using local context and environment to enhance learning

•  Stimulating classroom learning environment

 

Desirable Professional Experiences and Practices

•  Multi-cultural approach or experiences

•  Experience and/or training in working in an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) environment

•  Experience in meeting needs of individual students and differentiating teaching techniques

•  Experience in inquiry approach to teaching and learning

•  Experience in activity-based and hands-on learning

•  High level IT skills and experience in integrating IT across the curriculum

•  Experience with authentic assessment practices

 

                                                                     

Director                                                                                               

11 June, 2008