Teacher of Biology

**The Opportunity**

We seek to appoint an inspirational, dynamic Teacher of Biology (A-Level) with a proven track record of excellent teaching standards to join our Team.
- Further details and essential criteria for the post can be found in the attached Job Description._

Our teachers are responsible for delivering the highest quality of learning in a stimulating, happy and safe environment. They work collaboratively with other teaching colleagues in medium and short-term planning, target setting and monitoring, providing each other with high levels of support and challenge to promote every pupil's very best possible progress. All staff participate in the school's broader life, enriching students' learning experience and fostering a close, supportive school community.

Applicants should be committed to being outstanding teaching practitioners who lead by example. You should possess good IT, organisational and communication skills and aspire to the highest levels of care and professional learning, which concur with our values of Excellence, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Compassion.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can be found in the attached Job Description.

**Our School**

The aim of Oryx International School is to provide the employees of the world’s five-star airline and their children access to a five-star education. The new, bespoke, built-to-specification school offers state-of-the-art facilities and education technology to enrich teaching and learning experiences for our students. The school aspires to foster an ethos of global citizenship, the celebration of cultural diversity and a wide international perspective to equip students with the skills and aspirations to become future leaders across the world.

The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our creative approach to education, which incorporates a full curriculum and enrichment based upon the English National Curriculum, enhanced by local Qatari identity, history, culture and tradition, allows Oryx International School to offer a 5-star education.
- Oryx International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across the school. We care about the well-being of our staff, students, community and broader society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other. We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other._

**Living and working in Qatar**

Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a vast international community that chooses to live and work here. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, combining cultures with the best of Qatar’s past and present.

**Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School**
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
- Enhanced professional development opportunities through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programs.
- Opportunities for career development and movement within the group, providing an opportunity to see the world whilst progressing toward an attractive and rewarding career.

**Application Process**

1. Complete all questions on the Online Application Form.

2. Supporting statement should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words and should relate directly to the specific role applied for and cover:

- Your motivation for working in education
- A brief description of the philosophy of education which shapes your particular style of teaching
- What attracts you to the position
- How do you feel your experience, skills, and personal qualities qualify you to take on the role with details of any unique teaching methods or techniques that you have developed or employ
- What extra-curricular activities can you lead, supervise or have participated in? Any other information you would like the selection panel to know

**Please note**:
Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the school, Oryx International School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

**Interviews **-Interviews will take place in Doha or online, depending on your location. You will be contacted with arrangements ahead of the interviews taking place.

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