Head of School

2 weeks ago

Al Waab, Qatar Doha Academy Full time

We are currently seeking an experienced Headteacher for one of our schools in Doha. Doha Academy was founded in 2000, and as part of Al Faleh Educational Holding, which includes a partnership with the University of Aberdeen, is unique in offering a British-based KG-tertiary level education in Qatar's cosmopolitan capital city.

All three schools in the Doha Academy group are nationally ("QNEYE" / "QNSA") and internationally ("NEASC") accredited, and its Al Waab branch is an International Baccalaureate Candidate school. Alongside its current offering of Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE and A Level courses, the school also aims to offer the IB Diploma programme from September 2025.

As a growing group, we are keen to receive applications from experienced and talented senior leaders who will be committed to achieving the school's Vision and Mission statements. The successful applicant will have significant senior leadership experience in a British curriculum school either in the UK or internationally. Candidates who are conversant with the uses of assessment data to drive improvements and who can bring accreditation / inspection experience to the role are most welcome to apply.

Applicants must hold a first degree and a recognised teaching qualification. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate a commitment to their own professional development (e.g. via a NPQ award and/or Masters level qualification). We are committed to child protection and safeguarding best practice and undertake full background checks as part of our recruitment process.

The Head of School will be responsible for:

Ethical leadership and highly-effective role-modeling for students and staff.

Managing all staff, programme/curriculum content and assessment for the school.

Raising the standards of teaching & learning, leading and promoting outstanding teaching on a day-to-day basis.

Effective collaboration with other school leaders, helping to promote and embed the school's Vision and Mission statements.

Achieving a balance between their operational and strategic accountabilities.

Excellent communication, including the ability to develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders, parents, staff and students.

Contributing to school's School Improvement Plan and tracking progress towards its aims.

Developing high performing teams (admin and academic), ensuring appropriate levels of accountability.

Providing amazing learning experiences for all students, and keeping up to date with current educational research into best practice.

Reviewing and developing pastoral systems in the school to ensure a smooth transition between phases.

Working with the senior and middle leadership teams to implement change inclusively and effectively, providing strong curriculum leadership and ensuring there is a high commitment to academic progress and the well-being of all students.

As Head of School you will be responsible to promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in the school and be an advocate for the well-being of your staff.

Appropriately qualified educators seeking a new challenge from either mid-August 2024 or January 2025 should apply as soon as possible via the TES portal. Initial screening interviews will take place online with follow-up interviews online or in-person for any candidates already in Qatar.

In addition to excellent career / professional development opportunities, we offer:

A two-year initial contract (one-year renewable thereafter)

Competitive tax-free salary

Furnished two or three bedroom apartment with onsite security

Medical cover with the Hamad Medical Corporation.

Annual return air ticket for employees

Applicants:

Essential: PGCE or B.Ed. and QTS, with a minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as Head of School / Principal.

Preferable: Experience as Head of school/ Principal in a Middle East country with any English Curriculum.

Should have proven leadership track record.

Application should be made through the TES portal. You should also include the details of three professional referees. Doha Academy School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check.

About Doha Academy

Doha Academy is a growing group of schools situated in the heart of Qatar's cosmopolitan capital city. Founded in 2000, Doha Academy currently consists of three schools and offers a KG-13, British-based and Qatar national curriculum. The Academy's Mission is to develop outward-looking, lifelong learners via a broad educational provision founded on local cultural values and traditions.

Doha Academy offers boys and girls an education for life. We believe that schools should be happy and purposeful communities that enable children to achieve their best: spiritually, morally, socially, intellectually and physically; therefore, we are committed to:

Providing a broad-based curriculum that is designed to motivate, challenge, encourage and inspire pupils and enable them to achieve their potential and make the most of their time at Doha Academy Secondary and beyond.Adopting teaching and learning methodologies that promote creativity and thinking skills.Integrating information and communication technology in the educational process.Engendering respect for individuality and difference.Fostering self-confidence, tolerance, honesty and integrity.Enabling students to have an insight into the Islamic religion and culture.Enhancing the relationship between students, staff, parents and the wider community.

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