Deputy Head of Secondary

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

31 January 2025

**Job overview**:
**About Al Jazeera Academy and Ta’allum Group**

Al Jazeera Academy is a member of the Ta'allum Group of Schools. Ta'allum Group is a growing and successful organization consisting of three renowned partner Schools. Due to oversubscription, there are plans to open two new Academies in Doha in the near future.

Al Jazeera Academy and its partner schools promotes the highest standards for all of our children, widening their horizons and raising their aspirations, embracing new technologies and initiatives to fully prepare the children for their future in an ever-changing world.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic and creative Deputy Head of Secondary who would like the opportunity to work in a progressive and student-centered Secondary School.

The role entails:

- Leadership and Management of both Academic and Pastoral matters.
- Maintaining a high profile throughout the community.
- Fostering key strategies and strong relationships to promote excellence in the quality of education provided.
- Working with the Head of Secondary, staff and Ta’allum Governing Authority to sustain and enhance the standing of the school

**Job specification:

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- Minimum of 5 years as Deputy Head of Secondary at an International School(s) and 5 Years’ experience as Secondary Teacher or Head of Subject
- Experience teaching the National Curriculum for England in the UK or an international setting
- A thorough knowledge and experience of working with IGCSEs and AS/A Levels, as well as familiarity with all other key aspects of UK education
- Respect for Islamic religion, Arabic and Qatari traditions and for all members of school community

**Ta’allum Group - Al Jazeera Academy**

**PO Box 22250, Doha, State of Qatar**

**Salary and benefits package**:

- Competitive Tax free salary, depending upon qualifications & experience
- Two Bedroom Fully Furnished Apartment with paid utilities
- Joining/repatriation ticket, Yearly annual return ticket, medical insurance, visa and residency for self and two nominated dependents
- Free Schooling at Ta’allum Group Schools - 100% discount on tuition, registration and exam fees
- End of Service Benefit Gratuity of 21 days of basic salary as per Qatar Labor law

**Paperwork Requirements**:
Notarized and Attested academic degrees, teaching certificates, transcripts, marriage and dependent birth certificates. You will be advised of school requirements.

**To Apply**:
Interviews by Zoom

Enquiries can be made to

Please visit our websites and

to find out more about Al Jazeera Academy and the Ta’allum Group of schools.

**About **Al Jazeera Academy**:
**Al Jazeera Academy**
- Mesaimeer, P.O.Box 22250, Doha- State of Qatar- Qatar+974 693777

**Al Jazeera Academy - A Unique Cultural Experience**:
Al Jazeera Academy provides a wonderful experience for prospective staff to work and grow in a unique cultural setting. Our students are mostly native Qatari, well motivated, courteous and a pleasure to work with. The Islamic Values which underpin the school's ethos are universal. Both Muslim and non Muslim teachers are welcome to apply. The emphasis is on respect.

Located in Doha in Qatar, in total, there are almost 1800 students (KG through to Year 12) in Al Jazeera Academy. Al Jazeera is an English National Curriculum School which originally opened in September 2002, it caters for students from 3 to 18 years of age. The Academy provides three integrated learning environments, a well-resourced Kindergarten, a large Primary and a Secondary Boys' and Girls' School.

The Academy holds current Qatar National Schools Accreditation and was also recently accredited with the prestigious Western Association of Schools and Colleges.as a benchmark of international quality.

**The Ta'allum Group of Schools**:
In addition to being successful in its own right, Al Jazeera Academy is a member of the Ta'allum Group family of schools. By joining Ta'allum you will become part of a committed and innovative team, with great opportunities for personal, cultural and professional development. As a rapidly advancing schools' group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people in Qatar with further expansion planned abroad in the near future. Ta'allum presently has 3 schools and is responsible for the education of nearly 6000 students. Ta’allum put educational quality at the heart of what we do and each of our schools is growing year on year as a result of our popularity with parents. The school is also committed to technology and all Ta'allum Schools have achieved Expert Microsoft Showcase status.

**Values and Partnerships**:
Al Jazeera Academy underpins its whole curriculum with the best Islamic values whilst at the same time embedding the ethos of a global dimension within our curriculum and learning opportunities both in and outside the classroom. We value very highly our wide range of community partnerships