Head of History
Doha College
QATAR
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 4 January 2017
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic, well qualified and experienced History teacher who has a love of learning, is passionate and full of energy? Are you keen to further develop the skills of your team and be a driving force in delivering High Performance Learning in History? Then this is the right opportunity for you!
As a high profile British international school, for children aged 3-18, we focus on developing a growth mindset within our students and staff.
Doha College offers a well-balanced all-embracing curriculum. History is taught from Key Stage 3 to A Level and is a popular choice for students both at iGCSE and A Level. Our iGCSE uptake is around 60 students and our A Level around 20. We study the Cambridge iGCSE syllabus, which covers the build up to Word War II 1919-39 and has Russia as our Depth Study. For the Edexcel Linear GCE syllabus, our chosen topics are England 1509-1603, Martin Luther and the German Reformation, the Origins of the Cold War and Civil Rights and Race Relations 1850-2009.
You will be entering a high achieving department which focuses upon academic success. Our 2016 iGCSE Cohort (59) achieved 100% A*-C and 70% A*/A. At A Level our cohort (16) A*-C rate was 88%.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Head of History with the ability to teach from KS3 to A Level. You will be entering a highly motivated Department of 3 other staff; we are all keen historians who live and breathe our subject and hold a great desire to disseminate our enthusiasm to students. History classes are all mixed ability with a high top end, which enables staff to make the subject accessible for all, and at the same time be able to stretch the top end of the cohort. Candidates should have demonstrated success in their current role, be a highly motivated and successful practitioner and be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the college. A high level of subject knowledge and, above all else, a real passion for the subject is necessary.
Alongside an academic focus, the History department also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, aimed at increasing learning of the subject and promoting the uptake of the subject at iGCSE and A-level, these include; a medieval pop song contest, a bi-annual history trip to places linked to our syllabus, for example Washington DC, Munich, Auschwitz, as well as trips to the Universities here in Qatar.
As Head of History, you will be an inspirational leader and trend setting teacher, who will be responsible for overseeing the creative teaching of History. You will also responsible for teaching from KS3 to A Level, monitoring and evaluation of student achievement and contribute to accomplishing the college’s vision and mission. The successful candidate will be an outstanding role model within the History Department and Doha College as a whole.
You will have:
- The ability to teach at Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A Level.
- A great passion and interest in history as a subject.
- A keen interest in further developing our extra-curricular opportunities.
- A growth mindset and an interest in developing high performance learning.
- An ambitious vision for academic excellence.
We are a British international school. All our lessons are taught in English, hence a high standard of spoken and written English is an essential criteria.
Our salary and benefits package includes a generous expatriate allowance which is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. We also have an effective induction programme for all new staff to support relocation.
Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Application closing date is January 4th
Interviews to take place in London in January, 2017.
To apply please to go: www.dohacollege.com/recruitment
https://www.hirewire.co.uk/DohaCollege/1057068/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobId=74361
We welcome applications from NQTs and we can offer the opportunity to obtain QTS.
Applicants should complete a Doha College teaching application form and include a 2 page letter of application all in one file.
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About Doha College
As one of the oldest British Schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence based on firmly embedded values, a passion for learning and an international environment that inspires through its sheer diversity. We are the first school in the world to be honoured with the High-Performance Learning (HPL) accreditation, as well as the first school in Qatar to be accredited under the new Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Patron’s Accreditation and Compliance Scheme.
Originally opened in 1980, the school continues to operate under the sponsorship of the British Embassy on a not-for-profit basis, featuring over 2,000 students, aged 3 -18, from 68 different nationalities. We are truly an international school teaching the well-respected British curriculum offering IGCSE, AS and A levels in a wide range of subjects.
Benefitting from a 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus that opened in September 2020, we offer cutting-edge facilities and inspiring learning environments that feature dedicated zones for Primary and Secondary, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, drama studios and swimming pools. Our world-class campus allows future generations of Doha College students to thrive and unlock their full potential in an environment that is fit for the learning needs of the 21st century.
Doha College’s salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. Our staff receive a generous tax-free salary, a monthly accommodation allowance, an annual flight allowance and a substantial settling-in allowance. We have a comprehensive onboarding and orientation programme, providing support at every step of the process, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Doha College also offers an enormous CPD budget, allowing our staff to multiply their talent and pursue further education and training courses within Qatar and around the world.
A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other and its capital Doha is a city that has something for everyone. Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.
In keeping with our motto Excellence for All, Excellence from All, we foster outstanding relationships from which both, students and staff, draw their ambition to do well and make a lasting contribution to College life and society as a whole - so why not apply and join our team.
Vision
To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.
Mission
With the growth-mindset philosophy of High-Performance Learning, we develop confidence, creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for our students to make a lasting contribution to global society.
Core Values
- Excellence and diligence
- Respect and Integrity
- Commitment and Accountability
- Perseverance and Honesty
- Fun and Enjoyment
- Challenge and reward
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Safeguarding and Child Protection
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
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