Head of Secondary
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Swiss International School
Doha, Qatar
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive tax free salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- August 2020
Job overview
The Swiss International School in Qatar is seeking an innovative and energetic Head of Secondary School from August 2020.
SISQ opened its doors in 2017 and went through a successful triple IB authorisation (PYP, MYP, DP) last year in record time. There are currently 230 students from Grades 6 to 11 in the Secondary School. Next year will be a landmark year as we will be opening our first Grade 12 and graduating our first class of seniors.
The appointed candidate will need to continue developing and monitoring the Secondary School with the help of the Pastoral Leaders and MYP and DP Coordinators.
A full job description is attached.
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
- Proven record of successful leadership at Secondary or High School level
- Understanding of IB programmes and belief in the IB philosophy and pedagogy
- Excellent vision and leadership qualities
- An ability to foster a culture of care in the student and staff bodies
- Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- A commitment to child safeguarding
Please apply early as SISQ will appoint the right candidate as soon as s/he is found.
Attached documents
About Swiss International School
Swiss International School opened its doors in 2017 with an initial enrollment of 300 students from PK to grade 8. As Qatar's fastest growing school, SISQ now enrolls 800 students and offers a full IBDP program. We are slated for further growth and expect to reach an enrollment of 1,400 over the next few years.
SISQ is an IB continuum school offering first rate educational services to the expatriate and local communities in Doha. Our ethos is deeply rooted in the values of the IB: global citizenship, open-mindedness and the desire to create a better world. SISQ prides itself on its international community and staff, and while our language of instruction is English, we grant a special place to Arabic and French. We also offer German for native and non-native speakers.
At SISQ we believe that our diversity is our biggest strength. We are a dynamic and innovative, research-based school that is forward-looking and trying to prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow's world. The SISQ vision is to be a student-centered and teacher-focused school, where teachers actively shape the educational program. As the experts in the classroom, teachers design the school's professional development program empowering each staff member to reach their full potential.
We invite you to help shape the future of SISQ and become a member of an amazing staff that is committed to providing the best possible educational services in a supportive and caring environment.
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