Director of Extramural Education Programs

Qatar Foundation is growing fast and we’re looking for outstanding educators to join our team. The Foundation focuses on education, science and research, and community development, and we need the best people to help us achieve our ambitious goals. If you smile when you think about children; when you’re talking to parents; when you’re discussing new ideas in education; when you’re removing barriers to learning, you may be the person we’re looking for.

The Foundation’s work in the field of education has brought prestigious, international universities to Qatar to help develop an education sector in which young people can acquire the attitudes and skills needed to build a knowledge economy. Its main science and research agenda is to build Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercializing solutions through key sciences. Its community development programs aim to help foster a progressive society, while also enhancing the cultural landscape, protecting Qatar's heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the community.

In pursuit of excellence in education, Qatar Foundation Division of Pre-University Education is seeking its first Director of Extramural Programs. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop a new venture from scratch, effective July 2020.

Program Description
Extramural programs are educational opportunities that are provided outside the framework of the traditional daytime school or college. They may comprise short courses or extended courses and may be academic, vocational or recreational. They are separate from and unrelated to the co-curricular (extracurricular) activities offered in our 14 schools.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Benefits include a tax-free salary, housing, health, life and long-term disability insurance, annual home leave, shipping allowance, gratuity and tuition benefits for Pre-K – Grade 12 school-age dependents.

Candidates wishing to learn more about Qatar Foundation Division of Pre-University Education can go to the website at: https://www.qf.org.qa/education/pre-university/

Please read over the attached document for an in depth look at the role.

Application Procedure
The deadline for receipt of applications is 11 Febuary 2020. The review of files will begin as soon as applications are received. Candidates should note that Qatar Foundation reserves the right to make an appointment at any time, even before the deadline mentioned if an exceptional candidate is identified early in the process. For this reason, interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible time.

Candidates should complete in full the application form. In compliance with Safer Recruitment principles, applications with incomplete application forms will not be considered. Also, candidates should provide a statement of educational philosophy, including an explanation of why they believe they are the right person for the position. This may be included on the application form.

Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director of Academic Affairs, Mrs. Abeer Al Khalifa, and emailed to myoussef@qf.org.qa and copied to the Executive Director of Qatar Foundation Schools, Mr. Stuart Leeming via gtdsouza@qf.org.qa

Safeguarding Statement
Qatar Foundation Division of Pre-University Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and the vulnerable, and expects all who apply to share in this commitment. Offers of interview and employment will be subject to an enhanced background and criminal record check. All employees, volunteers and visitors in Qatar Foundation Division of PreUniversity Education are subject to the provisions of the Qatar Foundation Division of Pre-University Education Child Protection Policy.

Equality and access
Qatar Foundation Division of Pre-University is committed to ensuring that applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally and not discriminated against, and we welcome applications from candidates with additional needs and disabilities.