Middle School MYP English and INSO Teacher - Academic Year 2027-2028

Scope: Middle School – MYP English and Individuals & Societies Reporting to: Head of Middle School

Role Purpose

The Middle School MYP English and INSO Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inquiry-based learning experiences that develop students' literacy, communication, critical thinking, research skills, and understanding of the world around them.

The successful candidate will inspire students to explore literature, language, history, geography, cultures, and global issues through meaningful and concept-driven learning. Working within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), the teacher will foster an inclusive and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity, independent thinking, international mindedness, and academic achievement.

1. Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in English, English Literature, Humanities, History, Geography, Education, or a closely related discipline.

• Recognised teaching qualification or certification appropriate to the role.

• Relevant teaching experience in Middle School or secondary education, with the ability to teach both English and Individuals & Societies.

• Strong understanding of literacy development, inquiry-based learning, curriculum planning, and student assessment.

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching IB MYP Language and Literature and Individuals & Societies.

• IB MYP professional development or relevant IB training.

• Familiarity with MYP assessment criteria, interdisciplinary learning, and concept-driven curriculum planning.

• Experience integrating research, digital literacy, and global citizenship into teaching.

• Experience teaching in an international or multicultural school environment.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong commitment to ISL Qatar's values of Belonging, Integrity, Grit, and Kindness .

• Sound understanding of IB MYP philosophy, inquiry-based learning, international mindedness, and interdisciplinary teaching.

• Strong knowledge of English language and literature, including reading comprehension, analytical writing, oral communication, and literary interpretation.

• Ability to teach Individuals & Societies concepts, including historical inquiry, geographical understanding, cultural perspectives, and contemporary global issues.

• Ability to design engaging, differentiated learning experiences that accommodate diverse abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs.

• Understanding of formative and summative assessment, MYP assessment criteria, and effective feedback practices.

• Effective classroom management and the ability to establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.

• Strong research, analytical, communication, organisational, and time-management skills.

• Commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, and continuous professional development.

3. Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and appropriately challenging MYP English and Individuals & Societies lessons aligned with IB curriculum requirements.

• Develop students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, research, and critical-thinking skills.

• Teach a range of literary and non-literary texts, encouraging students to analyse language, meaning, perspectives, and cultural contexts.

• Develop students' understanding of historical events, geographical concepts, societies, cultures, and global challenges.

• Apply inquiry-based and concept-driven teaching approaches that encourage curiosity, independent learning, and meaningful connections across subjects.

• Integrate MYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, including communication, research, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-management.

• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying abilities, language backgrounds, and additional learning needs.

• Promote international mindedness, responsible citizenship, ethical reasoning, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Curriculum, Assessment and Student Progress

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the MYP English and Individuals & Societies curricula.

• Develop and implement effective formative and summative assessments aligned with the relevant MYP subject-specific assessment criteria.

• Monitor and evaluate student progress, maintaining accurate assessment records and providing timely, constructive feedback.

• Support students in developing analytical writing, evidence-based arguments, research skills, and reflective learning practices.

• Use assessment information to inform instruction, differentiate learning, and improve student achievement.

• Collaborate with the Head of Middle School, MYP Coordinator, and colleagues to ensure curriculum coherence, effective delivery, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student wellbeing, positive relationships, and mutual respect.

• Support students' academic, social, and emotional development, recognising individual learning needs and challenges.

• Promote responsible digital citizenship, academic integrity, and the ethical use of information and research resources.

• Adhere to the school's safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and professional conduct policies.

• Identify and report safeguarding or wellbeing concerns through established school procedures.

Professional Collaboration and School Contribution

• Work collaboratively with Middle School colleagues, school leadership, and the MYP Coordinator to strengthen teaching and learning.

• Participate actively in departmental meetings, curriculum reviews, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.

• Maintain positive and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Contribute to extracurricular activities, interdisciplinary projects, community service, and global citizenship initiatives.

• Integrate appropriate educational technologies and digital learning platforms to enhance student engagement and achievement.

• Support the school's IB and NEASC accreditation requirements and continuous improvement priorities.

• Contribute positively to the school's collaborative culture and commitment to Strengthen Engagement for All .

4. Safeguarding Commitment

ISL Qatar is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and maintains zero tolerance for breaches of safeguarding standards.

All applicants and new employees are required to undergo appropriate pre-employment safeguarding and child protection screening, including employment and professional references, criminal background checks, and prohibition-from-teaching or equivalent checks, as applicable.

All employees are expected to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, comply with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies, and promptly report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead(s).

Employment and continued service are subject to the school's safeguarding requirements and applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

5. General Expectations

The postholder is expected to uphold ISL Qatar's mission, vision, values, and professional standards, contribute positively to an inclusive and collaborative school community, and undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and responsibilities of the position, as assigned by the Head of Middle School.