Head of English
Doha Academy
Qatar
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 June 2024
Job overview
Doha Academy is a growing group of schools situated in the heart of Qatar’s cosmopolitan capital city. Founded in 2000, Doha Academy currently consists of three schools and offers a KG-12, British-based and Qatar national curriculum. The Academy’s Mission is to develop outward-looking, lifelong learners via a broad educational provision founded on local cultural values and traditions.
Doha Academy is an ambitious organisation, governed by Al Faleh Educational Holding that includes AFG College with the University of Aberdeen. The group of schools are both nationally and internationally accredited.
Working at Doha Academy provides excellent career progression opportunities to staff who are themselves ambitious, forward-thinking, and student-centred in their decision-making. In addition to offering IGCSE’s and A Level’s, Doha Academy Al Waab is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate school, seeking to offer the IB Diploma from September 2025.
For late August we are seeking to recruit an experienced Head of English, well-versed in the National Curriculum for England (Key Stage 3 – 5). This important role provides excellent career development opportunities, with the chance to lead on the development of the English department across two schools.
In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in the subject you teach, you should also possess a recognized initial teacher training qualification. We strongly encourage early applications.
Interviews being arranged either in-person in Doha or online applicants.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS or similar police clearance must be provided along with three recent professional references, which we verify.
Our remuneration package includes:
A tax-free, competitive salary
Annual return flight to your home country
Free bus transportation to and from school
Two-year renewable contract
Fully furnished shared two-bedroom apartment and on-site security
Medical cover
End of service gratuity
Married teaching couples are very welcome to apply.
Ideal candidates will be:
Passionate about their subject and how it is best taught;
Determined to support the needs of all students;
Adaptable to life abroad, and resilient;
Positive team players;
Culturally respectful and sensitive;
Committed to their own professional development.
We strongly encourage all applicants to learn more about Doha Academy and the wider Al Faleh group: https://dohaacademy.sch.qa , https://alfaleh.edu.qa
Living in Qatar:
Qatar is rated as the safest country on the planet, attracting interest from around the world especially in relation to sport and the arts. Whilst its population has grown rapidly in the last ten years, its development has not outpaced the desire for change and Doha, its capital, brings together a very friendly, diverse community. There really is something for everyone. The cost of living in Qatar is low, allowing employees to enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle whilst saving amply for their future. A concise introduction to the country is available here: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/qatar
About Doha Academy
Doha Academy is a growing group of schools situated in the heart of Qatar’s cosmopolitan capital city. Founded in 2000, Doha Academy currently consists of three schools and offers a KG-13, British-based and Qatar national curriculum. The Academy’s Mission is to develop outward-looking, lifelong learners via a broad educational provision founded on local cultural values and traditions.
Doha Academy Secondary offers boys and girls an education for life. We believe that schools should be happy and purposeful communities that enable children to achieve their best: spiritually, morally, socially, intellectually and physically; therefore, we are committed to:
- Providing a broadly-based curriculum that is designed to motivate, challenge, encourage and inspire pupils and enable them to achieve their potential and make the most of their time at Doha Academy Secondary and beyond.
- Adopting teaching and learning methodologies that promote creativity and thinking skills.
- Integrating information and communication technology in the educational process.
- Engendering respect for individuality and difference.
- Fostering self-confidence, tolerance, honesty and integrity.
- Enabling students to have an insight into the Islamic religion and culture.
- Enhancing the relationship between students, staff, parents and the wider community.
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