Art Teacher

Join Our Outstanding Team at Sherborne Qatar

Sherborne Qatar, a prestigious British institution situated in Doha, is seeking a passionate and talented Art Teacher to become a part of our dynamic team beginning September 2026. As a proud member of Qatar’s Supreme Education Council’s Outstanding Schools Programme, we are honored to be the only British independent school recognized in this esteemed initiative. Our affiliation with the historic Sherborne School, founded in 1550, reinforces our dedication to academic distinction and character development.

About Us

At Sherborne Qatar, we prioritize academic success, maintain small class sizes, provide exceptional pastoral care, and offer a diverse extracurricular program aimed at nurturing well-rounded, high-achieving students. Our goal is to foster creativity, communication, curiosity, independence, risk-taking, and resilience in our learners.

The Role

We are in search of a motivating and skilled Art Teacher to engage and inspire students from Year 5 to Year 8. This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding network of schools and to help students build their creativity and artistic confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Art lessons following the British curriculum.
• Develop and implement engaging, creative, and challenging lesson plans.
• Participate in curriculum development and collaborative lesson planning efforts.
• Encourage experimentation with various media, techniques, and artistic styles.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating educational environment.
• Contribute to exhibitions, competitions, and the wider extracurricular activities of the school.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent) from a UK university.
• A degree specializing in Fine Art or Art and Design.
• Experience teaching Art within a British curriculum setting.
• Strong skills in lesson planning and curriculum development.
• High motivation for teaching, coupled with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Proven teaching experience in the UK.
• Experience supporting students transitioning into Key Stage 3 and beyond.
• Ability to contribute to an additional subject or enrichment activity.
• Recent experience in a UK or international school environment.

Please note: In accordance with work visa regulations in Qatar, applicants must be under 50 years of age.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Sherborne Qatar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff members must be prepared to undergo child protection screening, which includes checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence for shortlisted candidates.

For more information about Sherborne Qatar, please visit our website.

We look forward to receiving your application!