Director

Since its inception, Qatar Foundation has been committed to providing  world-class school curricula in order to realise the vision of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, stipulating that the future of the State of Qatar is based on the development of its most important resource, namely Qatari minds.

Qatar Foundation started its journey in 1995; and its earliest achievement was Qatar Academy-Doha. The Division of Pre- University Education (PUE) later expanded to include seventeen academies and other educational  programs, namely Qatar Academy-Al Wakra, Qatar Academy-Msheireb, Qatar Academy-Al Khor, Qatar Academy-Sidra, Qatar Academy for Science and Technology, Qatar Leadership Academy, Awsaj Academy, Renad Academy, Academyati, Tariq Bin Ziad School, the Academic Bridge Program and the Qatar Armed Services Academic Officer Program, Motivation, Accreditation and Review Qatar (MARQ), The Learning Center (TLC) and the Education Development Institute (EDI).

These leading educational centers, operating  under the umbrella of the Division of Pre-university Education in Qatar Foundation, strive to fulfil Qatar Foundation’s message of unlocking human potential, by offering the best academic curricula and so contribute to the dissemination of the culture of excellence and innovation

 

The School

Qatar Academy Al Khor is one of the mature QF schools founded in 2008. It is located in the coastal city of Al Khor, about 50 kilometers north of the capital city of Doha.  Currently, the school serves the educational needs of 1194 students from the age of 3 to 18 (ECE-Grade12), meeting the needs of a rapidly growing Community of Al Khor.  Our current population predominantly comprises students from the local and regional communities. QAK teaching staff is drawn from a diverse background and multi-nationalities to promote an international approach.  Current students are placed in mixed gender classrooms in Primary (PK-5), in gender-segregated classrooms in Middle Years (Gr. 6-10) and mixed gender classrooms in the Diploma Program (Gr. 11-12).

The School moved into its permanent campus in 2016; a new, state of the art complex of I50,000 sqm in Al Khor.  This outstanding campus is spread over 9 buildings with 137 classrooms, 21 laboratories for the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology, 7 Art studios and 4 Music classrooms.  The facilities include a recreation center that spreads over 14,000 sqm. with a soccer pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, 2 gymnasiums, and a swimming pool.

The contemporary design brings together innovations that reflect current and future developments in education.  This is reflected in environmentally responsible use of materials and energy.  At full capacity, the School will accommodate 1800 students.
With the three Bilingual IB programmes being implemented, PYP, MYP as well as DP, QAK aims to be an education role model for the Arab region, displaying the highest national and international standards of academic excellence.  The School is accredited by Middle Schools Association.
Inclusive education is one of the core principles of Qatar Foundation Schools, and QAK provides support structures and services for students with diverse learning styles and abilities.  A holistic approach to educating the “whole child”, developing academic, social, physical and emotional needs in a nurturing, collaborative environment and commitment to the professional learning for all staff is at the heart of our success.

Duties and responsibilities

• Be recognised as the face of QAK, within and beyond the school community
• Represent QAK at local and international events to create awareness of the School and its activities, and to build the School’s reputation for excellence in education
• Lead the QAK community in the development and implementation of long-term and short-term plans
• Lead the development and implementation of all aspects of education within the School
• Plan, implement and facilitate professional development/in-service training for school staff
• Maintain open lines of communication regarding education with all interested parties; respond to concerns of parents, teachers, building and central office administrators and community members
• Plan an annual budget, present it to the Office of Pre-University Education for approval and oversee expenditure
• Oversee the preparation of monthly reports as required and present them for use in planning and decision-making
• Oversee external accreditation processes and facilitate access to all information requested by the accreditation committee, and be willing to serve on accreditation committees for the accreditation of other schools
• Oversee recruitment, hiring and on-boarding of school leadership, faculty and staff; oversee staff evaluations
• Oversee the collection of data on students, staff and programs, and ensure maintenance of its confidentiality
• Other reasonable duties as determined by the Executive Director of QF Schools

 

Salary and  Benefits

Remuneration is highly competitive and will be commensurate with the 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; end of service gratuity; tuition benefits for Pre-K – Grade 12 school-age dependents studying in Qatar.

APPLYING FOR THIS POST

Key dates:
Closing date: Friday 17th July
Interviews in Doha – TBD subject to travel conditions

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post or the school, please contact acting Director, Danny Harrison at dharrison@qf.org.qa

The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 30 June 2020.  The review of files will begin as soon as applications are received.   Candidates should note that Qatar Foundation Schools reserve 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 education 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 acting Director, Mr Danny Harrison at dharrison@qf.org.qa and copied to the Executive Director of QF Schools, Mr Stuart Leeming, c/o gtdsouza@qf.org.qa

Safeguarding Statement

Qatar Foundation Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all who apply to share in this commitment.  In compliance with Safer Recruitment principles, incomplete applications will not be considered. Offers of interview and employment will be subject to an enhanced background and criminal record check.