Job Posting Date: 14 Sept 2026
Location:
Doha, QA
Job ID: 10233
School: Etqan Global Academy
Company: Nord Anglia Education
Etqan Global Academy is looking to recruit a PYP Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our team in Doha, Qatar, from 11 October to 17 December 2026.
Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a values-driven IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled PYP Teacher to lead a class during a period of maternity leave, delivering engaging, inquiry-based learning and ensuring continuity and stability for students.
The RoleWe seek an individual to join as PYP Teacher (Maternity Cover) where your focus will be:
- Planning and delivering outstanding, inquiry-based lessons within the IB PYP framework, following the class's Programme of Inquiry and units already in progress
- Picking up existing planning quickly and maintaining continuity of learning, routines and relationships for the class
- Collaborating with grade-level colleagues, specialist teachers and the PYP Coordinator to promote student agency and transdisciplinary learning
- Assessing, recording and reporting on student progress in line with school policy, including contributing to end-of-term reporting
- Building positive relationships with students and communicating clearly and regularly with parents
- Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment that supports the wellbeing of all learners
- Contributing to the wider life of EGA during the cover period
The Successful Candidate Will Possess
- * A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE/PGDE or equivalent) and a Bachelor's degree
- Previous IB PYP experience
- Excellent classroom practice, with engaging, creative and well-structured lessons
- The ability to adapt quickly and settle into an established class and team
- Experience of inquiry-based and transdisciplinary learning
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students
- Fluent English speaker (native or near-native)
- Availability for an immediate start; candidates currently based in Qatar with the right to work are preferred
About UsEtqan Global Academy is a values-driven IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the IB PYP, MYP, Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme. We are committed to preparing future leaders who contribute positively to the prosperity of Qatar and the wider world, and have recently joined the Nord Anglia Education family, giving staff access to a global network of schools and world-class professional development.
We foster a respectful, structured learning environment that values character development, wellbeing, and high academic standards. Our staff work collaboratively to support students in becoming confident, independent learners who understand that great minds do not think alike.
To ApplyOn-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
Etqan Global Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and the protection of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including Enhanced DBS or equivalent.
Etqan Global Academy is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards and we expect every employee to share this commitment.