Head of Special Educational Needs
King's College Doha
Qatar
- Expired
- Salary:
- Generous Tax Free Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2016
Job overview
Opening in September 2016, King’s College Doha will bring 135 years of outstanding British education to Qatar. King’s College Doha is a sister school of King’s College, Taunton and the schools will work together in a genuine partnership, with the culture, ethos and curriculum of the School being drawn from King’s College Taunton, and tailored to a Qatari context.
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Special Educational Needs to join a new, premium school in Qatar from September 2016. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide group and individual support to pupils who require assistance alongside classroom teaching. The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire and motivate pupils, as well as a willingness to participate fully in all aspects of school life. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team that will establish the School as one that provides the best possible all-round education and care for every child.
We want our Head of Special Educational Needs to
- provide individual and group support to pupils who require additional help to supplement classroom teaching
- support teachers in incorporating pupils’ learning support requirements into lesson plans
- ensure pupil progress is accurately monitored and recorded
- deliver well-planned, engaging and creative learning experiences for their class
- deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for all pupils in their care
- value the home-school partnership and engage with parents
- ensure excellent pastoral care
- contribute to the co-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner
- maintain high standards at all times
- be prepared to go that extra mile
King’s College, Doha offers
- a tax-free salary for all staff
- accommodation for all staff recruited from overseas
- medical insurance
- annual flights
- tuition fees contribution for up to two children
How To Apply
To apply, please complete all sections of the application form, including the supporting statement. In this statement please ensure you set out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for this new school as one of its founding teachers.
Once completed send your form to careers@kingscollegedoha.com
The closing date for applications is Thursday 25th February 2016.
Interviews will be held during the week beginning 22nd February
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Seren Waters on +44 207 340 8688 or email careers@kingscollegedoha.com
Safeguarding
King’s College Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (or equivalent for teachers currently working overseas) and satisfactory reference checks.
Website
www.kingscollegedoha.comAbout King's College Doha
- King's College Doha
- Building 14, Umm Al Shawil Street, Zone 47, Al Thumama, Doha
- 23288
- Qatar
King’s College Doha offers the international community of Qatar an outstanding UK-style independent school education in some of the best facilities that the region has to offer. After a hugely successful opening in September 2016, the School has established itself as one of the leading schools in Doha.
The partnership with our UK sister school, King’s College Taunton, is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development and co-curriculum opportunities, ensures that we maintain high standards of education. Through our partnership, both children and teachers in Doha benefit from the expertise and reputation King’s College UK has built over the past 150 years.
King’s College Doha provides:
- a premium, diverse British curriculum in an international context;
- academic excellence for all;
- outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development;
- a broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.
We combine an academic focus with a broad co-curriculum, offering all our students an extended and fulfilling day. Underpinning our curriculum is the value we attach to pastoral care. We understand that children fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know that they always have a peer or an adult to whom they can talk.
King’s College Doha currently caters for over 700 children, aged 3 to 15 (Pre-School to Year 10) and will continue to expand, with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2023.
Pre-Prep Pre-School (EY1) – Year 2
Prep Year 3 – Year 8
Senior School Year 9 – Year 13
The School is conveniently located in the district of Al Thumama, easily accessible from most parts of Doha and only a twenty-minute drive from the City centre. Our impressive campus offers superb facilities. These include a dedicated library, a central atrium, science labs, an art and design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, a mac lab, a sports hall, a brand new outdoor 25-metre pool with learner area, and outdoor games courts.
Recently, King's College Doha successfully achieved the Qatar National Schools Accreditation highest accolade and is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME). According to the Ministry of Education, King's College Doha is rated among the most outstanding schools in Doha.
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