Head of Primary

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Primary school leader to lead the development of a new Primary function, at our newly founded school. The role is due to start as soon as the candidate is able, with the aim of either an April or August start for the role, depending upon candidate availability.

You will be responsible for the teaching and learning of students, curriculum development and delivery across all Key Stages in the primary age range, and supporting the pastoral needs of our students. The post would suit an innovative and experienced teacher and leader, who can successfully motivate and manage by delegating responsibility, setting clear targets, and evaluating performance.

The Head of Primary will be an integral member of the Senior Leadership post team and will be responsible for the day-to-day organisational running of the Primary school, in addition to playing a key role in the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan. The Head of Primary will work closely with the Executive Principal and a strong team of teachers, to support the delivery of the school's mission and vision and ensure all pupils and staff are empowered to excel and surpass expectations.

Our Primary School consists of FS to KS2 classes with multiple form entry.

All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework.

The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas.

In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities.

Applicants should be committed and outstanding practitioners, able to lead in the classroom and a team of Primary school teachers by example. The candidate must:

• Be a fully qualified Primary teaching specialist with successful leadership experience across UK Primary curriculum (at middle leader level of higher).
• Have experience supervising and managing the performance of others and deliver measurable school improvement.
• Have exceptional collaborative team working skills.
• Have excellent communicative skills with peers, parents and other stakeholders.
• Have high quality teaching, and student learning and wellbeing at the heart of their decision making.

As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.

For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

About the School

United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000.

It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.

The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering.

Living and working in Qatar

Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. In December 2022, Doha successfully hosted the FIFA Football World Cup with significant investment in new stadiums and sporting facilities in the region. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.

Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School

Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:

1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing your career

Application Process

Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.

Applications should be submitted to the Executive Principal, Mr. I Temple at usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa

Closing date: 15 March 2023, although early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment - shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close prior to this date.

When applying, please confirm your availability and whether you are able to join from April or August 2023.

Successful candidates will be contacted for interview which we hope to hold during the course of February 2023. If you have not heard from us before 15th March 2023, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.