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Head of Primary School

Head of Primary School

Park House English School

Qatar

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2020
Apply by:
9 January 2020

Job overview

Head of Primary School

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Primary to offer leadership of learning, manage the day-to-day operation of the Primary School, play a major role in our strategic planning and work effectively as a member of the Leadership Team.

Park House English School has been providing an outstanding education to families in Doha for over 25 years. We are one of the oldest and most respected schools in Qatar with extensive waiting lists. Our thriving student population is aged between 3 and 18 years old and is made up of over 70 different nationalities; we are a truly international school. In primary, we follow the national curriculum for England, together with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC). In secondary the curriculum progresses to IGCSE and A Level qualifications. Our pupils 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 pupils who achieve amongst the highest results in the country in the GCSE and A-Level examinations. Our pupils also excel in sport and have a rapidly developing performing arts provision. Located in a purpose built campus in Doha, our school is benefitting from being a part of the U.K. based International Schools Partnership Group.

Our current Head of Primary will leave after four very successful years. However, the foundations that have been put in place are strong enough to ensure future progress can continue to be made and the learning children experience can go from strength to strength. Therefore, our new Head of Primary School will be joining us at an exciting time in our development. With the support of ISP, we have made significant investments in infrastructure and technology and we are now looking for a candidate who will take the school to the next level.

Our Head of Primary will:

  • support and implement the School’s Vision & Mission and School Improvement Plan with clarity and commitment;
  • be able to drive excellence in teaching and learning throughout the primary years. You will place great value on students and staff and will be focussed on the development of your team. You will have extensive experience of leading and managing high performing teams in education, ensuring appropriate levels of accountability. Providing amazing learning experiences for all students will be at the top of your agenda and you will have a thirst for keeping up to date with current U.K. research based pedagogical thinking;
  • be able to implement change inclusively and effectively, providing strong curriculum leadership and ensuring there is a high commitment to academic progress and the well-being of all students;
  • develop assessment to ensure that every student makes excellent levels of progress, ensuring this is reflected in robust internal data and internationally benchmarked tests;
  • create a culture where collaborative, progressive learning is highly valued amongst staff and students;
  • be engaging, possess excellent communication skills and have strong emotional intelligence.


Information on Park House English School can be found on our website (currently being redeveloped) www.parkhouseschool.com or our social media pages.

This is a full time vacancy with a start date in August 2020. Salary and benefits will be competitive.

A Letter of Application and Curriculum Vitae addressed to the Principal should be sent to Kate Blomfield, Executive Assistant to the Principal (kate.blomfield@parkhouseschool.com). You should also include the details of three professional referees.

Park House English 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.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th January 2020.

First stage interviews will be conducted by Skype, telephone or in the U.K. and there will be a final selection event at the school.

About Park House English School

Park House English School is one of the oldest and most prestigious British schools in Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1994 by Mrs Heather Brennan, we are cekebrating our 30th year of providing outstanding educational provision. The school has a long history of exceptional success.

Our Vision:

To develop confidence, independence, resilience and a love for learning.

Our Mission:

To challenge our pupils to be proud, be hardworking, be enthusiastic and achieve success in a happy, caring and respectful environment.

The school is extremely well respected and is one of the leading schools in Qatar. Our GCSE and A-Level results are well above UK averages and amongst the highest in the country. Park House English School operates under full capacity with a student roll of 1,460 comprised of over 70 nationalities. We are significantly over-subscribed and have long waiting lists.

Our thriving international student population is aged between 3 and 18 years old and from over 70 different nationalities. We follow a modified English National Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum, GCSE and A Levels, taught by our strong team of committed and experienced teachers. Our students achieve amongst the highest results in the country in external examinations, including many best in the world awards. Our students attend prestigious universities in the U.K., U.S., Canada, Qatar and many other countries. We also have an exceptional reputation for sporting success and are the current British International Schools in Qatar national champions.

Park House English School is owned and operated by International Schools Partnership, an ever-growing global family of schools where the child's learning is at the core of everything we do. With 80 schools around the world, our students have the opportunity to participate in events such as the ISP Model United Nations and the ISP Buddy Exchange Programme which enables students to participate in reciprocal exchanges across our global network of schools for a period of up to one month.

Please find more information here:  http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com/

As an equal opportunities employer, Park House is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas.

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