Head of School
ACS International School Doha - Umm Salal Muhammed Campus
Doha, Qatar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2017
Job overview
Following the successful establishment of ACS Doha in Qatar, the school is at an exciting stage in its development. We are seeking a Head of School to take this school to its next important phase of development and further improve the excellent educational outcomes of our students.
ACS Doha was founded in 2011, and has since grown from 150 to over 900 students aged 3-18 from more than 50 countries. We are very pleased to announce that the school will move to a new, larger, purpose built site in 2019 accommodating 2,400 students. The new Head of School will lead the transition of this new and exciting development.
We are looking for an experienced K-12 Head of School who is seeking a new challenge and has significant experience of academic, strategic and commercial leadership, as well as management of an international school. This role offers an attractive tax free remuneration package, including a competitive salary and additional benefits.
ACS Doha is non-sectarian and co-educational and the internationally renowned IB programmes and outstanding facilities create an exceptional working environment, where the world comes to teach, learn, and grow as valued individuals. At ACS, we offer everyone the chance to feel part of something big. We believe our vision 'Through learning, inspire all to make a difference' applies as much to us as to our students. It is a vision that empowers and motivates us to deliver our best. As a group of leading international schools, our dedication to student success is matched only by our professional desire to attract, retain and develop staff of the highest standard.
ACS Doha is accredited by WASC to award High School Diplomas, and offers the IB DP and MYP Programmes. We are pleased to advise ACS International School Doha is now recognised as an IB candidate school for the Primary Years Programme.
If you would like to be a part of our world, please send us your CV to: recruitment@acs-schools.com or visit: www.acs-schools.com
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are therefore subject to extensive verification checks.
About ACS International School Doha - Umm Salal Muhammed Campus
- ACS International School Doha - Umm Salal Muhammed Campus
- Al Shamal Road, Umm Salal Muhammed
- Doha
- Qatar
Opened in 2011, ACS Doha International School teaches a curriculum on the Early Years Foundation Stage, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme. ACS Doha is also a candidate to teach the IB Primary Years Programme. The school is co-educational, teaching students between the ages of 3-18. School facilities include science & IT labs, music & art rooms, integrated learning hubs, an indoor pool & sports hall, and specialised play areas. Extra-curricular activities include cooking, kickball, chess, swimming, crafts, and book club.
The city of Doha is the capital of Qatar and its most populous city, with 1.3 million residents in the city itself. In 2019 the school will move to a campus in Al Kheesa, which will be 60,000 m2 and more than five times larger than the existing campus. The new build will be designed by internationally renowned architects, Broadway Malyan, and have a capacity for 2,470 students. ACS also operate three private schools in England, the campuses of Egham, Cobham, and Hillingdon. Each school has its own mascot, with ACS Doha represented by the Dolphins.
Head of School
Steve Calland-Scoble
Values and vision
The engagement in community is a core value for ACS Doha, both between members of the school environment and the local Doha surrounds. The school encourages students to become a catalyst for positive change, making a marked impact on the world around them. Excellence through learning and personal achievement are also integral to the school mission, utilising the international experience to become better teacher and learner alike.
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