Bursar
King's College Doha
Qatar
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 22 August 2019
Job overview
The Opportunity
King's College Doha is seeking to appoint an outstanding Bursar who will lead all non-academic areas of the School and make a significant contribution to the School's development as it expands. This is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to join a highly talented team that has established King's College Doha as one of the leading schools in Qatar.
The School
King’s College Doha is a British Curriculum school currently for pupils aged 3 - 13 with plans to open a new 3 - 18 campus in the near future. We enjoy a strong relationship with King’s College Taunton, our sister school in the UK, and are proud to have brought nearly one hundred and fifty years of British education excellence to Qatar. Set on an outstanding campus, pupils and teachers at King’s College Doha benefit from first class facilities for both academic and co-curricular learning.
The Person
We are looking for a person who is a qualified accountant, preferably with experience of working in an education environment.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- has presence and the ability to lead and inspire people.
- takes action to implement a vision and to drive execution.
- has excellent levels of spoken and written English.
- collaborates and is comfortable working as a team leader and a team member.
- possesses a high degree of initiative.
- demonstrates a strong work ethic, the ability to multitask, and a passion for operations.
- pays attention to detail with diligent follow up and ability to execute in a timely manner.
- is able to prioritise and manage deadlines.
- is capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
- has gravitas, integrity, inter-cultural awareness and well-developed interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert text - here you will be able to download an application form.
After considering the details of the candidate information pack, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
King’s College Doha is part of EduReach Education’s network of international schools. Completed application forms should be sent to Sze-Ting Lee at szetinglee@edureach.co.uk by the closing date.
The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd August 2019.
Preliminary discussions with candidates will take place in early August. First round interviews will take place on a rolling basis and early application is therefore advised. Shortlisted candidates will be notified, and final round interviews arranged accordingly. King’s College Doha reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
Please contact Sze-Ting Lee at szetinglee@edureach.co.uk should you have any questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion about this role. Please visit our website at www.kingscollegedoha.com for further information about the School.
Safeguarding and Privacy
King’s College Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than 6 months old.
By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by King’s College Doha and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by King’s College Doha and its affiliates.
Attached documents
About King's College Doha
- King's College Doha
- Building 14, Umm Al Shawil Street, Zone 47, Al Thumama, Doha
- 23288
- Qatar
King’s College Doha offers the international community of Qatar an outstanding UK-style independent school education in some of the best facilities that the region has to offer. After a hugely successful opening in September 2016, the School has established itself as one of the leading schools in Doha.
The partnership with our UK sister school, King’s College Taunton, is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development and co-curriculum opportunities, ensures that we maintain high standards of education. Through our partnership, both children and teachers in Doha benefit from the expertise and reputation King’s College UK has built over the past 150 years.
King’s College Doha provides:
- a premium, diverse British curriculum in an international context;
- academic excellence for all;
- outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development;
- a broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.
We combine an academic focus with a broad co-curriculum, offering all our students an extended and fulfilling day. Underpinning our curriculum is the value we attach to pastoral care. We understand that children fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know that they always have a peer or an adult to whom they can talk.
King’s College Doha currently caters for over 700 children, aged 3 to 15 (Pre-School to Year 10) and will continue to expand, with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2023.
Pre-Prep Pre-School (EY1) – Year 2
Prep Year 3 – Year 8
Senior School Year 9 – Year 13
The School is conveniently located in the district of Al Thumama, easily accessible from most parts of Doha and only a twenty-minute drive from the City centre. Our impressive campus offers superb facilities. These include a dedicated library, a central atrium, science labs, an art and design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, a mac lab, a sports hall, a brand new outdoor 25-metre pool with learner area, and outdoor games courts.
Recently, King's College Doha successfully achieved the Qatar National Schools Accreditation highest accolade and is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME). According to the Ministry of Education, King's College Doha is rated among the most outstanding schools in Doha.
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