Deputy Head
Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School
Doha, Qatar
- Expired
- Salary:
- An attractive Tax-free salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2019
Job overview
Our Mission:
Well-educated, well-rounded, individuals who have high aspirations and achieve their potential in a happy and nurturing school.
Our Values:
Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Perseverance, Teamwork, Responsibility
DEPUTY HEAD
Required for September 2019
It is an exciting time to be part of Sherborne Qatar Prep School in a rapidly expanding country which will shortly host the IAAF World Athletics Championships and the FIFA World Cup. Our group of schools in the country is expanding to include a second Nursery, a second Prep School and a Girls’ school. Therefore, this is a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward thinking organisation, that places excellence at its heart.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to replace our current Prep School Deputy Head, who leaves us after three years of outstanding service.
The successful candidate will help lead the Prep School as we continue our journey to all round excellence. S/he will continue to inspire and enable, possess the qualities and skills to support and lead, enabling the children and staff to achieve aspirational outcomes through high academic rigor and quality pastoral care.
S/he will work closely with the Headmaster to implement our Mission Statement, as well as contributing to the strategic development of the school.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a track record of outstanding teaching
- be someone who leads by example in all that they do
- be emotionally intelligent, with a presence that generates both confidence and respect, but with a modesty and humility to put the needs of staff, parents and, above all, pupils first
- demonstrate a transparent, consultative and collaborative leadership style, but with the strength of character and the moral courage to make and abide by decisions. S/he will help develop our team of close-knit staff, as we make our school and the children here the very best they can be
- a track record of using and interpreting data to improve attainment
- have a high understanding of modern British educational thinking.
In return we can offer you :
- The opportunity to teach bright, interesting and hardworking pupils
- The opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward thinking and motivated staff team
- Excellent working environment
- The opportunity to get involved in Extra Curricular Activities and the Enrichment Programme
- An attractive tax-free salary, accommodation and additional benefits
- A good work/life balance
- CPD opportunities
- Strong links to Sherborne Dorset, one of the oldest and most distinguished independent schools
- At least 360 days sunshine!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates are asked to complete and upload via TES the application form, and upload a covering letter of application (no more than one A4 sheet) to the Headmaster, Mr Nick Fawcett.
Please select the APPLY NOW button below where you will find our Application Form. Please do visit our website for further information about the school. In the meantime, we look forward to receiving your application. Completed application forms should be returned by 5th February, 2019. However, we reserve the right to interview applicants prior to the closing date. Interviews will take place in London on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd February. Interviews with The Headmaster for UK based candidates, via skype: Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th February. Interview Qatar based candidates on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th February. Please note we do not accept CVs. Successful applicants will be required to travel to Qatar on approximately Friday 23rd August 2019 for induction training.
Further details can be found on our website https://www.sherborneqatar.org/home/employment-opportunities/
Attached documents
About Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School
- Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School
- PO Box 93503, Umm Al Maa Street, Al Rayyan, Doha
- Qatar
"Sherborne Qatar Prep is an Outstanding School" - Prep BSO report, April 2022
Sherborne Qatar is the daughter school of Sherborne School, an historic and distinguished British independent school founded in 1550 under royal charter by King Edward VI. Sherborne Qatar is a founding member of the Supreme Education Council’s Outstanding Schools Initiative.
We are now a family of four schools. We have two Preparatory Schools - one in Al Rayyan and a second in Bani Hajer. They both run from Pre School to Year 6. We have a Girls' School in Al Ebb from Pre School to Year 13 and a Senior School adjacent to the Mall of Qatar that runs from Year 7 to Year 13. The schools are members of The Independent Association of Prep School (IAPS), British Schools Overseas (BSO) and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).
Developing well educated, well rounded individuals who have high aspirations and achieve their potential, in a happy and nurturing school-this is our Mission, this is what we are striving for with all our children as they embark on their educational journey with us at Sherborne Qatar Preparatory Schools.
However this won’t just come about from the high standards of teaching that will be happening in every class, or through effective and ongoing assessment, enabling us to focus on the individual needs of the children. It will also be down to the high pastoral care that runs right through our school, our Interhouse system, enrichment clubs, charity work, high standards and realistic expectations that we will expect and demand from all children, here at Sherborne. A Sherborne education extends well beyond learning and academic achievement. Our aim is to develop resilience in our pupils, with strategies so they can think for themselves.
We want them to enjoy their successes but also to take on life’s disappointments, reflect on them and use them constructively. We want our pupils to live and learn honestly and responsibly, doing their best, to be their best, with a spirit of respect and kindness for their school, teachers, friends, other pupils and our wider community. We want our children to take responsibility for their learning, to persevere with challenges and to understand the importance of teamwork.
Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Perseverance, Responsibility and Teamwork: these form our Core Values and are the essence of our school. We want our young people and staff to make our school and inspiring place to be.
See here for our latest yearbook and here is the Prep School's prospectus.
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