Assistant Head: Middle School

3 weeks ago


Qatar The Hamilton International School Full time

The Hamilton International School (THIS) is one of Doha’s premier schools and opened in 2019, with the Secondary School opening in 2020. Due to the promotion of the current post holder, we offer a unique opportunity for an Assistant Head: Middle School to join our team in August 2024. Our world-class facilities and International curriculum will attract the very best teachers and leaders, as we aim to provide amazing learning opportunities for our students.

**Position Overview**

As the Assistant Head: Middle School you will provide professional, highly effective leadership and management that will achieve outstanding results within the Middle School. The Assistant Head: Middle School will support, develop and empower the Middle School, including Pastoral Leaders, Teachers, Parents and Students. Under the direction of the Head of Secondary, the Assistant Head: Middle School will work alongside the Assistant Head: High School, and will take a crucial role supporting curriculum development, teaching and assessment practices and student achievement. The Assistant Head: Middle School, will be a proactive member of the Leadership Team, supporting Hamilton to be the school of choice for families in Doha.

**Key Duties and Areas of Responsibility**
- With the support of the Head of Secondary, the Assistant Head: Middle School will lead the day-to-day management of the Middle School, administer and supervise systems and routines to ensure the efficient operation of this section of the school
- To ensure that the operation of the Middle School reflects the whole school’s philosophy and to ensure that the school’s mission is implemented
- To collaborate with the Head of Secondary to develop and implement innovative curriculum and instructional practices in the Middle School
- To lead data analysis, pupil progress, assessment, tracking and reporting within the Middle School
- To support the implementation of student support programs and interventions in the Middle School to meet the diverse needs of our students
- To provide professional leadership for the Middle School, ensuring the highest possible quality of education for students
- To promote a positive and professional learning culture, that celebrates diversity and promotes student and staff well-being
- To engage with parents and the broader community to build strong partnerships and support student success
- To support the production of a timetable which reflects the needs of the students, and which takes account of staff strengths, skills and reasonable requests in the Secondary School, and which articulates with the timetables in the other sections of the school
- To support the continuous growth of a school which opened in August 2019, building on the excellent reputation it has established within Qatar
- To carry out the DDSL role (Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead) within the Secondary School
- To ensure the Middle School complies with MOEHE regulations
- To contribute to the development and implementation of strategic action plans, policies and whole school documentation

**About Hamilton**

The school offers an environment which is positive, caring, friendly and learner focused. We are building a team who are committed, enthusiastic and collaborative. We aspire to recruit Secondary School teachers and leaders who not only support students but support each other. We want you to thoroughly enjoy coming to school and make a difference to the lives of others.

The Hamilton International School embraces the individuality of every learner. We place teaching and learning at the very core of what we do. We support student learning through a robust, child-focused curriculum and enriching extra-curricular programs, offering the very best in classrooms, sports, technology and performing arts facilities.

The Secondary School is currently open to students in Grades 6 to 11 and will open Grade 12 in August 2024. We offer a high quality, bespoke, International Curriculum in Grades 6, 7 and 8. In Grades 9 our students begin the High School Diploma and we aim to offer both the High School Diploma and IB Diploma from Grade 11.

**What our school offers**

When you join THIS, you also join ISP (International Schools Partnership), a group of 70+ schools located across the world. We offer you the opportunity to join our determined and energetic team as we embark on a unique educational journey to become the premium school of choice in Doha.

**Salary and Benefits**
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Housing Allowance
- Annual flights to your home country
- Private Medical Insurance

**Child Safeguarding and Protection**

THIS is fully committed to students’ safeguarding and protection. The selected applicants will be required to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within our school, as well as adhere to and ensure compliance with The Hamilton International School’s child protection policies and pr


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