Teaching Assistants - Talent Pool/Supply

DESS is the premier not-for-profit Preparatory School in Doha with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. DESS was rated as Outstanding by PENTA International in March 2023 and was the QBBF’s ‘Organisation of the Year 2017’. 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, having 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.

We Are Seeking

• Full-time/part-time Supply Teaching Assistants
• Experience is preferred but not essential
• Candidates with English as their first language
• Candidates who are thoughtful practitioners and enjoy being part of a team
• Candidates must possess a minimum of English and Maths at GCSE level
  
  

We Are Offering

• Tax-free salary
• Term time working
• Opportunities for professional development
• Small classes
• Excellent facilities
  
  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - successful applicants will be subject to relevant Child Protection and reference checks.

Please note that successful applicants will need to provide

• an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate) for UK Passport holders, or a Police Clearance Certificate for non-UK passport holders from their country of origin,
• a certified copy 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 by the MOFA in Qatar.
• Attested copy of their birth certificate from the country of issue, marriage certificate/deed poll documents for any name changes
• Qatar Police clearance certificate.
• Please note, that staff over the age of forty-eight years cannot be considered for local hire work.
  
  

These documents are required by the Qatari Labour Department when applying for a work visa.

Please note that applicants over the age of forty-eight years cannot be considered for local hire work.

(Advice can be provided by the school regarding how these can be obtained).

We look forward to receiving your application.