English Teacher

Job overview

English Teacher (High School Diploma / IBDP)

The Hamilton International School (THIS), part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), is seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join our dynamic Secondary team. We are a premium American curriculum school offering the High School Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), committed to inspiring our students to achieve their fullest potential.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate, student-centered English educator with experience teaching across Grades 6–12 , including High School Diploma and/or IBDP English . The successful candidate will foster a love of literature and language, deliver high-quality learning experiences, and maintain the highest standards of achievement, literacy, and articulacy.

You will join a collaborative department that values innovation, reflective practice, and strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach English across Grades 6–12, including High School Diploma and/or IBDP courses.
• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence.
• Use effective assessment strategies to monitor progress and inform planning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including EAL and high-ability students.
• Create a safe, respectful classroom environment rooted in high expectations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, schemes of work, and departmental resources.
• Maintain excellent communication with parents regarding student progress and wellbeing.
• Support the wider life of the school, including extracurricular and enrichment programs.
• Uphold the school’s safeguarding, health & safety, and professional conduct expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or English (with teaching qualification).
• Valid teaching certification meeting Qatar MOEHE requirements.
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience , including experience in High School Diploma and/or IBDP English.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and effective teaching practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international, multicultural environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and student wellbeing.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for an educator who is:

• Passionate about high-quality teaching and student learning
• Reflective, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Professional, positive, empathetic, and culturally aware
• A strong team player with a growth mindset
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining high ethical standards

Why Join Hamilton?

• A supportive, forward-thinking school culture
• Opportunities for professional growth within ISP’s global network
• A diverse, internationally minded community
• State-of-the-art learning facilities

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.