Head of Science
Park House English School
Qatar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2017
Job overview
Park House English School is one of the leading international schools in Qatar. Our thriving student population is aged between 3 and 18 years old and follow a British-based curriculum taught by our strong team of committed and experienced teachers. Our students achieve amongst the highest results in the country in the GCSE and A-Level examinations. Located in a purpose built campus in Doha, our school is benefitting significantly from being a part of the U.K. based International Schools Partnership Group.
To learn more about our school, please visit www.parkhouseschool.com
As a passionate educator you will have experience of leading a forward thinking and innovative science department with the highest expectations of all members of your team. The best interests of the students in the school will be at the centre of everything you do. You will be an excellent communicator and confident with technology: someone who gets on well with colleagues, students and parents. Amongst other things, you’ll be well organised, have a good sense of humour and will want to participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You won’t be afraid of hard work and will be relentlessly focused on leading your department to ensure our students are given opportunities for success both in and beyond the classroom.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including fully subsidised accommodation (with access to a swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and many other excellent facilities) and annual flights to your home country. As part of a larger schools group you will be able to take advantage of the development opportunities that come with that.
Selection Process
A Letter of Application and Curriculum Vitae should be sent to our H.R. Manager (hr@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 : 7th December 2017
First stage interviews will be conducted by Skype or telephone and final interviews will take place in Birmingham, U.K. in the week commencing 18th December (alternative arrangements will be made for candidates who cannot attend in person).
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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