Careers Counselor / Exams Officer

Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive school community, in the World’s safest country, where your professional development is a priority? Doha Academy is a QNSA (Qatar National Schools Accreditation) accredited school where we are committed to the development and well-being pupils and staff. 

We are looking for an exceptional Careers Counselor / Exams Officer to become part of our dynamic and ambitious leadership team. Doha Academy School has been providing an outstanding education to families in Doha for over 20 years. 

We are one of the oldest and most respected schools in Qatar with extensive waiting lists. Our thriving 2000+ student population is aged between 3 and 18 years old and is made up of over 40 different nationalities, we are a truly international school. 

Our students are taught by our strong team of committed and experienced teachers, who receive competitive salaries and benefits including excellent standards of accommodation. We are very proud of our students who achieve amongst the highest results in the country in the IGCSE and AS-Level examinations

We follow the national curriculum for England in primary. In secondary the curriculum progresses to IGCSE and AS Level qualifications. 

This position comprises two essential roles with the Secondary Section of Doha Academy, with the key functions of each being:

This position comprises two essential roles with the Secondary Section of Doha Academy, with the key functions of each being:

Careers Counselor:

• Helping students to make informed decisions about their subject and career choices.
• Providing training to students on CV writing, letters of application, and interview techniques.
• Facilitating careers fairs and other careers-related events.
• Establishing a work experience programme.
• Provide job search assistance.

Exams Officer:

• Administration of Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSE and A Level examinations in the school including scheduling, candidate entry, coordination with the finance department regarding exam fess.
• Coordinating mock examinations.
• Managing the school’s exam center accounts.
• Preparing official transcripts for students.
• Follow-up counseling post-examination with students and parents if required.

Required skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills: English, and preferably also Arabic;
• High organizational skills;
• A good team player;
• To be able to work well under pressure;
• Computer and internet literacy;
• Confidence and strong personality.

Qualifications / experience:

• University graduate in Administration or Careers Counseling.
• Minimum two years’ experience in related fields (ideally both).
• Experience with the British Curriculum.

Application should be made through the TES portal and you must upload two attachments: a Letter of Application detailing the skills and experience you have for this role and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. 

You should also include the details of two professional referees. Doha Academy School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check.