Maternity Cover - Music Teacher, Lower School - Three days per week. Suitable candidates will h[...]

Maternity Cover - Music Teacher, Lower School - Three days per week Music Teacher for Maternity Cover in Lower School (Foundation Stage 1 to Year 2) - January to May 2026 - Three days per week

Doha English Speaking School (DESS) is the leading not-for-profit preparatory school in Qatar, renowned for its excellence in teaching and learning. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by PENTA International in May 2017 and awarded the QBBF Organisation of the Year, DESS has a long-standing reputation as a centre of educational excellence. We are proud to be sponsored by the British Embassy and are active members of IAPS, COBIS, and BSME.

Our dynamic school community includes children from 45 nationalities (over 60% British), all united in a shared culture of academic achievement and a love for learning. At DESS, learning is at the heart of everything we do.

We Are Seeking

An enthusiastic, experienced, and committed Music Teacher to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment that values creativity, curiosity, and child-centred learning.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Holds a Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) with specialisation in Music

Is an inspirational and reflective classroom practitioner

Has strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

Promotes high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour

Works collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate team

What We Offer

A competitive, tax-free salary

Opportunities for high-quality professional development

Small class sizes and well-resourced learning environments

Safeguarding & Documentation Requirements

A valid Police Clearance Certificate

UK passport holders must submit an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate)

Certified and attested educational certificates and transcripts, notarised in the country of issue and stamped by the Qatar Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Qatar

Copies of birth, marriage, or name change documents (if applicable)

The school can provide guidance and support throughout the documentation and attestation process.

Application Information

The closing date for applications is the 30th of November 2025. Interviews will take place in October / November 2025. Candidates based in Qatar will be invited for an in-person interview and teaching observation. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as DESS reserves the right to close the position once a suitable shortlist has been formed.

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