Nord Anglia Education
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you an empathetic, highly skilled Special Educational Needs (SEN) specialist committed to helping secondary students overcome learning barriers and reach their full academic potential? Compass International School Doha, part of the prestigious Nord Anglia Education group, is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teacher to join our Student Support Services team in Doha, Qatar.
In this crucial instructional support role, the Secondary SEN Teacher – Compass International School Doha is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring individualized education plans (IEPs) for secondary students with diverse learning needs. Working in close collaboration with subject teachers, pastoral leaders, educational psychologists, and parents, you will ensure an inclusive, supportive environment where every student thrives within the secondary curriculum framework.
About Compass International School Doha (Nord Anglia Education):
Compass International School Doha is one of Qatar’s premier international schools and a proud member of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading premium schools organization. Operating across multiple modern campuses in Doha, Compass International School delivers a high-quality education through the English National Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and IGCSE. Compass International School provides an exceptionally supportive, inclusive workplace for international educators and learning support specialists.
Key Responsibilities & SEN Educational Support:
1. Individualized Learning Plans & Curriculum Adaptation:
– Assess learning needs and create comprehensive Individual Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to students with specific learning differences, developmental delays, or English language barriers.
– Collaborate with secondary subject teachers to adapt schemes of work, differentiate learning materials, and implement effective classroom accommodations.
– Deliver targeted small-group and one-on-one intervention sessions focused on literacy, numeracy, study strategies, and cognitive skill development.
– Monitor student progress continuously, evaluating IEP goals and adjusting intervention strategies to ensure measurable academic growth.
2. Assessment, Safeguarding & Pastoral Integration:
– Conduct educational assessments and screening tools to identify learning difficulties, providing diagnostic reports to school leadership and parents.
– Facilitate exam access arrangements and accommodations for secondary standardized tests, IGCSEs, and IB assessments in compliance with examination board guidelines.
– Support students’ social-emotional well-being, building self-advocacy skills, confidence, and positive peer interactions within the secondary school community.
– Maintain strict child protection, safeguarding, and confidential student record protocols across all SEN documentation.
3. Collaborative Practice & Parent Engagement:
– Conduct regular progress meetings with parents, providing clear updates on student development, learning goals, and home support strategies.
– Train and guide classroom teaching assistants and subject teachers on best practices for inclusive secondary education.
– Participate actively in multidisciplinary team reviews, department planning sessions, and whole-school professional development (CPD) initiatives.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic & Teaching Credentials:
 * Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or a related academic discipline.
 * Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or state teaching certification) with a specialized credential in Special Educational Needs (SEN) / Inclusion.
– Required Experience & Curriculum Knowledge:
 * Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience as an SEN Teacher or Learning Support Specialist within a secondary school setting (experience with the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE, or IB framework preferred).
 * In-depth expertise in various SEN profiles, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and processing differences.
– Regulatory & Language Competencies:
 * Professional fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
 * Eligibility to fulfill Qatar Ministry of Education teacher licensing approval, police background clearances, and visa processing protocols.
– Personal Attributes:
 * Exceptional patience, empathy, adaptability, organizational skills, and cultural sensitivity required for a multi-cultural international school setting.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Highly competitive, tax-free basic salary package tailored to experience and qualifications in Qatar.
– Fully furnished accommodation or generous housing allowance per group policy.
– Annual home leave flight ticket allowance to point of origin.
– Comprehensive private health and medical insurance coverage.
– End-of-service gratuity and continuous professional development (CPD) support within Nord Anglia Education’s global network.
To apply for this job please visit careers.nordanglia.com.