Director
Qatar Academy Doha
Qatar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 September 2018
Job overview
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an inspirational educator to lead Qatar Academy, one of the premier schools in the Middle East.
An established and thriving co-educational IB World School, Qatar Academy offers academic excellence combined with community and service programs, experiential education, and a broad extra-curricular programme. The School educates more than 1800 pupils aged 6 months-18 years who are encouraged to be risk- takers, unafraid to ask questions and confidently seek answers, as well as active and contributing members of society. Qatar Academy is part of the Qatar Foundation; a private, non-profit organization founded in 1996 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir.
The School is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Qatar Academy now requires a forward-looking and ambitious Director with vision, determination and an international outlook.
Further information on Qatar Academy can be found at www.qataracademy.edu.qa
A candidate brief is available from www.odgers.com/67266
Letters of application and CVs should be sent by the closing date, Wednesday 12 September, to Freddie Dennis, Odgers Berndtson quoting reference CFD/67266.
Qatar Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.
About Qatar Academy Doha
Qatar Academy is the name given to a group of independent schools located across Qatar. Owned and run by the Qatar Foundation, the schools are part of the International Baccalaureate World Schools Programme, and as such offer a wide range of qualifications for students to study for. The school offers Primary and Middle Years International Baccalaureate programmes, providing a diverse and far-reaching range of subjects for younger students supported by an extensive range of modern recreational and academic facilities, including auditoriums, music studios, creative arts areas, and modern technological and craft workshops. Older students work towards the International Baccalaureate Diploma, an internationally-recognised qualification accepted by a huge number of global universities. Outside of the classroom, the schools under the Qatar Academy umbrella also offer a huge number of extra-curricular activities for students to take part in, including competitive sports opportunities, and students are encouraged to take part in community service activities in order to gain experience and aid their personal development. Clubs are also available, including debating clubs, various Islamic and Qatari cultural societies, and international field trips.
Teaching information
Teachers at Qatar Academy are expected to hold an appropriate undergraduate degree, and a proper teaching certification such as a postgraduate diploma, as well as at least two years of teaching experience in a relevant field. Teachers at the schools receive full medical care and housing, as well as proper support in order to aid international travel.
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