Deputy Head / Head of Pre-Prep
Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School
Doha, Qatar
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- An attractive tax-free salary, accommodation and additional benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2022
Job overview
An exceptional opportunity has arisen at Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School to lead and build on the wonderful work of Mrs Antonia Confalone, who is moving on. If you feel you have the energy, passion, and values that we hold so dear - then we would love to hear from you!
Job Purpose:
Our Deputy Head will be directly responsible to the Headmaster and is the person the Headmaster entrusts with the day-to-day running of the School, as well as with the Pastoral Care and quality of teaching and learning across the relevant year groups.
The role of the Deputy Head will be to act as support to the Headmaster in dealing with pupils, staff, parents and Governors. The Deputy Head will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This will entail regular SLT meetings and involvement with the delivery of the school’s Strategic Vision and Improvement Plan.
The SLT have collective responsibility for the encouragement and maintenance of high professional standards amongst the staff. The role will include maintaining a high profile throughout the Sherborne community and family of schools, fostering key strategies and strong relationships to promote excellence in the quality of the whole education provided, and working with the Headmaster and staff to sustain and enhance the standing of the school.
Our Deputy Head will
• Set high personal and professional expectations – act as role models
• Promote our Mission, Values & Dispositions
• Promote the Sherborne WAY
• Have the ability to generate excitement about learning
• Have a sense of humour
• Be emotionally intelligent
In return we can offer you:
• The opportunity to teach bright, well – motivated, hardworking pupils.
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward thinking 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:
To apply, please complete the TES online application form (Quick Apply) and upload a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Nick Fawcett explaining why you wish to apply for the post and what skills and qualities you can bring. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Candidate Brief in full.
Completed applications should be submitted no later than Friday 4th February 2022.
We reserve the right to make an early appointment. Candidates are encouraged to apply early to secure their role.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Successful applicants will be required to travel to Qatar around 9th August 2022 for induction training.
For further information regarding Sherborne Qatar Schools please visit www.sherborneqatar.org.
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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