Oryx International School, Doha.

[Pages:11]Oryx International School, Doha.

The School

Oryx International School is owned by Qatar Airways and managed by Orbital Education. Orbital Education own and operate a growing group of international schools across the globe that cater for students between the ages of 3 and 18 years, specializing in delivering the English National Curriculum, enhanced to meet the needs of an internationally diverse student population.

The school is for the children of the employees and of Qatar Airways. This is our first full year of operation and there are plans to construct a new school for 2018/2019. This will be an all through school with a capacity for over 2000 students.

Vision

Our students will leave Oryx International School, enabled, confident and ready to take on the challenge of their next stage of life. They will be have excellent behaviours for learning and attitudes for life that will enable them to thrive and succeed as global citizens of the 21st Century.

Mission

To deliver an engaging, value rich, broad and balanced `British International Education Programme' to the children of the employees of Qatar Airways.

Overview.

It is a truly British International School with students coming from over 32 different countries and the teachers are all UK trained with experience of the teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales. Support and Administration Staff represent 9 different countries

Faculty

Position Principal Teachers Teaching Assistants Librarian Administration Nurse Facilities

Number 1 10 5 1 6 1 9

Students

The school opened in January 2016 with 4 students and we now have almost 100 on roll with a capacity for 300. The forecast for September 2017 is 189.

Nationalities

Number of Students Nationalities

Number of Students

1. Algerian

2

2. American

1

3. Australian

1

4. Bolivian

1

5. Brazilian

2

6. British

10

7. Canadian

4

8. Ecuador

1

9. Egyptian

3

10. Emirati

1

11. Filipino

5

12. German

1

13. Ghanaian

1

14. Indian

21

15. Indonesian

1

16. Iranian

1

17. Irish

1

Italian

5

Jordanian

1

S Korean

1

Lebanese

1

Libyan

2

Malaysian

2

Mexican

2

Pakistani

6

Portuguese

2

Qatari

3

Serbian

1

South African

5

Sri Lankan

2

Syrian

2

Ukrainian

1

Yemeni

3

Classes

Year Group FS2 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 YEAR 7

2016/2017 2 2 1 1 1 0.5 0.5 0

2017/2018 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

The School Day

Our school day is in 3 parts and is designed with the following considerations:

? Academic and pastoral needs of the students ? Qatar Airways office hours ? Ministry of Education regulations

Time 6.45am 7am ? 1.30pm 1.45pm ? 2.15pm 2.15pm ? 3.45pm

Drop Off Classes After School Activities (ASA) After School Care (ASC)

For all students Voluntary By arrangement

Key Information For Staff

In school at work station by

6.45am

After School Activities

At least 1 per week

Whole school staff meeting/PD

Monday from 2.30pm to 1pm

Key Stage/Phase meeting

1 afternoon per week from 2.30 to 4pm

Thursday

Can leave school at 1.45

Planning, preparation and assessment time 10 -12.5% of the teaching week.

Working year

180 teaching days, 5 training days and 2 days induction for new teachers.

Start of term Teaching Assistants Attire

Teachers need to be in Qatar 24 hours before the start of term.

One TA per class in FS and KS1. One TA per class in KS2.

You need to wear smart, business clothes at all times in school.

For men this includes tailored shirts, trousers and a tie. You will also need to wear a jacket for various occasions.

Women can wear trousers, knee length skirts or dresses. Tops need to cover the shoulders and top part of your arm and up to your neck.

The School Year

2017/2018 DRAFT Calendar (subject to MOE approval).

*Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 27 - 31 Sept 3 - 5 Sept 10 Oct 27 ? Nov 2 Dec 14 Jan 3 Feb 2 - 8 Apr 12 Apr 22 Jun 17 - 19 Jun 28

New staff arrive in Qatar New staff in school All staff in school Eid Al- Adha ? Public Holiday First Day for students Mid Term Break Last day of Term 1 First Day of Term 2 Mid Term Break Last Day of Term 2 First day of Term 3 Eid Al-Fitr ? Public Holiday Last day of Term 3

*TBC

Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits are very competitive and will allow you to live a very comfortable life in Doha, provide opportunities to travel and save for the future. Details will be shared with short listed applicants.

Salary

Tax free and more than teacher's salary in England and Wales.

Gratuity

Approximately 3 weeks of basic salary for every year worked, paid at the end of contract.

Housing

Free, fully furnished, single accommodation.

Leave

Leave to be taken during the school holidays.

Health Insurance

For Qatar and other GCC countries (not dental).

Travel

Annual return flights or cash equivalent to home country.

Job Offer

If you are offered a position with us, we will guide you through the process of getting here in one piece as stress free as possible. Once offered a position, the Business Manager will be in contact and will let you know what is required in order for us to apply for a Resident Permit for you. We will guide and support you through the whole process of moving from your current country to your arrival here in Doha.

We will ask you to arrive in Doha for the end of August and we can either book your flight for you or reimburse you once you arrive. We will pick you up from the airport and take you to your apartment which will be fully furnished, including bedding, cutlery and crockery. There will also be some groceries to get you started.

We will pick you up the next day and take you to school where we will give you a tour and go through health and safety procedures. We will also take your attested documents to begin your residency process. It is vital you bring everything in the way we have asked. You will also need to undergo a health check for TB and Hepatitis C.

Doha

Doha is a modern city with a population of 2.5m. It is working very hard preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Up and there is a lot of construction going on, including a new metro system as well as football stadiums.

There are plenty of activities taking place throughout the year, including many professional sports competitions and concerts. Check this guide which will give you a flavor for Qatar. If you enjoy the outdoors, the desert and beaches offer lots of opportunities for outdoor sport, camping or just hanging out on a beach.

You will pretty much be able to live a life you are accustomed to, but there will obviously be differences, which is why many of us choose to live and work in far off places. Qatar is a very easy country to live in and is a great start to you International School career. It is also a very safe country to live in.

We will help you set up a bank account as soon as you arrive and you will be given access to online banking, debit card and credit cards if you want. A car is not necessary but will give you more freedom. There is an abundance of second hand vehicles and all at a good price. The bank will also offer car and personal loans.

Here is what some of our teachers say about living in Doha and working at Oryx international School.

Teacher Views

Female, married with children.

Doha offers a good quality of life where you can spend more time with your family. The education is very good by UK standards and there are plenty of extracurricular activities for children, particularly sporting activities. Doha also has some beautiful safe beaches for children as well as parks and indoor play areas.

Single, female.

`I love living in Doha because it is such a vibrant city with a large expat community. I enjoy living and working in a multicultural environment and I have a much better work-life balance here, compared to the UK. It is an amazing life experience and I am so glad to have this amazing opportunity.'

`I really love that the students in Qatar are motivated to learn. They look forward to coming to school and want to work hard. In the UK I spent most of my time trying to manage the students' behaviour, whilst in Qatar, I spend most of my time teaching. The school here is very supportive and the standards for teaching are just as high as in the UK, but the atmosphere, attitudes and enthusiasm of all the staff and children is inspiring.'

`Another great thing about working in Doha is that I can save money and travel! I've already been to Sri Lanka and back to the UK and plan to go to Oman, Dubai and Bahrain in the near future.'

Living in Qatar can be easy but also frustrating when negotiating with cab drivers. It is a safe country but like all country's common sense is needed. Accommodation is great and well furnished. Nightlife is good for all ages some great Friday brunches. Good beaches. Easy to get around - plenty of taxis. Food shopping is reasonable - but like all countries, organic is expensive - a good New Zealand rib eye will cost ?5-6 in the supermarket. Average meal out ?20 with wine ?35 Not much in the way of local sightseeing, but there is a great Souq with good food. We also have the biggest Mosque in the Middle East.

Single, Male

`I take EAL lessons along with Physical Education.

I am 25 years old and a single male, I have been living in Doha since the beginning of January '17 so I am a relatively new resident within Doha however I am familiar with Doha as I regularly visited friends who have worked here for over a year.

Oryx International School has already been a great decision for me as the school is well structured offering the kids various ways to express their talents and interests whilst providing the children with a very healthy learning environment. The children are well mannered and very respectable towards their teachers which is pleasant to work in and be a part of. In addition Oryx School are willing to support me in furthering my studies to improve my career opportunities and in turn provide the children with a better quality of teaching.

Doha is quite a small city in some aspects but in-terms of the expat community, sporting events, restaurants, hotels, beaches and various other attractions it is very broad. I have lived here for 4 weeks and already I have meet many new friends with the same interests as myself and not only within Oryx School. Many people I have met are through sports, social gatherings and through mutual friends which offers that social aspect outside of work. `

I have really enjoyed my short time so far in Qatar. There is lots of things to do each weekend and plenty of expats to socialise with. I am still able to play the sports I enjoyed at home and there are plenty of new ones to experience. Working in Qatar is very similar to working in London. At Oryx International School, the children are from all parts of the globe and the staff all help each other out.

`My time here at The Oryx International School has been such a wonderful experience since joining in August. From the moment I got picked up by Mr. Madine at the airport, all those months ago, Qatar has felt like my home. The school has made me feel so welcomed and it was a very easy transition to slot into life here in Doha.

Living in Doha is fantastic and it has a good vibrant social life. Doha has got lots of opportunities to join different sport teams, if that appeals to you. I must say that the weather is a very attractive aspect for me as it has only rained twice this year! Working here in Qatar gives you an excellent opportunity to travel and see some amazing parts of the world.

This is my first experience working in an international school and I am really enjoying working with children from all over the world. The children are a pleasure to work with and they have such a wonderful enthusiasm about their learning. I would highly recommend anyone to come and join our fantastic team at The Oryx International School, you won't regret it.'

`I have been in Doha for just over 5 months and it has been a very enjoyable experience so far. I have found it a great place to live as I have fallen in with a good group of friends and I have got involved with a sports team over here. Although it is quite expensive to socialise - there is an endless amount of places to go for food and drinks. It has also given me the opportunity to do travelling on a regular basis which is something I found limited when living in the UK.

Working in Qatar has been a lot more enjoyable than in the UK. The class sizes are smaller and as this is a new school I have found I have had more interaction time with the kids. One other great part of the job here is that you teach children from all over the world and they bring their own unique personalities to your class, giving it a really International feel!'

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