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Housemaster

Al Khor International School (AKIS)

Qatar

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
11 October 2025

Job overview

About us

Al Khor International School is a 4 to 18, co-educational and non-selective international school. Owned by QatarEnergy LNG, the world's largest producer of liquefied natural gas, AKIS caters for the children of the company's employees. We are one of the largest international schools in the Middle East, with approximately 4,000 students across our British and CBSE curriculum schools. The school has exceptional facilities and is located in the Al Khor Community, 40 minutes north of Qatar's capital city, Doha.

The opportunity:

 We are seeking a caring and dynamic housemaster for January 2026 or earlier. The successful candidate will be a talented professional who will promote the personal development and well-being of students and help improve the standard of learning and achievement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading international schools in the region.

Skills and qualities:
  • Commitment to student well-being and learning
  • Degree and teaching certificate
  • Experience in a British or international school
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • High-level of cultural awareness and sensitivity
Key responsibilities:
  • Full time pastoral leadership role
  • Promoting and embedding the school’s vision, mission and values
  • Supporting student achievement and well-being
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and good citizenship
  • Managing staff and supporting professional development
  • Leading on whole school initiatives
What we offer:
  •  Enthusiastic and motivated students
  •  Engaged and supportive school community
  •  Exciting leisure and recreational activities in a friendly, diverse and hospitable country with a rich cultural heritage.
Our excellent compensation package includes:
  •   A competitive tax-free salary
  •   Access to exclusive community clubs, including restaurants, swimming pools, gymnasiums, and other sporting facilities. 
  •   Free education provided at AKIS for up to 4 children
  •   High-quality professional learning and development
  •   Generous housing allowance
  •   Transportation allowance
  •   Furniture allowance
  •   Baggage allowance
  •   Annual flight allowances for employee and eligible dependants
  •   Medical cover
  •   End of service benefits
Recruitment requirements:

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to submit fully attested degree and teaching certificates, transcripts and a police certificate.
Please note that due to government regulations we can only consider applicants who are below 50 years of age.

How to apply:
Please click on this link https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/al-khor-international-school-akis-1057118 and apply on the relevant AKIS job posting.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:

11 October 2025

For further information about the school, please visit https://www.akis.sch.qa



Al Khor International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a thorough criminal records check.









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About Al Khor International School (AKIS)

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About Al Khor International School

Owned by QatarEnergy LNG– one of the largest natural gas-producing companies in the world, AKIS was established to cater primarily for the children of its employees. The school is located in Al Khor Community, approximately 40Km north of Doha.

A co-educational and non-selective school, AKIS offers the following provision to students from Kindergarten through to Post 16 (3-18 years of age):

  • British Curriculum (BC)
  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of India
  • Ministry of Education and Higher Education Curriculum, including Arabic Language, Qatar History and Islamic Studies.

Over 4,000 students are taught across five buildings, by a dedicated and skilled team of 500+ academic staff, and are supported by a team of more than 50 administrative staff.

AKIS BC, and CBSE are licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and fully comply with its resolutions and the laws of the State of Qatar.


Vision

Securing our future through a premier education.


Mission

AKIS proudly serves QatarEnergy LNG by providing a world-class education, which inspires us to find our passions and reach our potential. We are encouraged to develop knowledge, understanding and wisdom, while celebrating our shared humanity and forging friendships across cultures. Learning leads the way to building a better, more peaceful world.


Pillars

  • Positive and well-being
  • Engaging learning
  • Outstanding achievement
  • Caring community
  • Personal growth
  • Global citizenship

Values

We conduct ourselves with integrity and uphold the following values:

  • Honesty
  • Kindness
  • Compassion
  • Respect
  • Responsibility


Strategic Goals

  • Academic and operational excellence
  • Stakeholder engagement and partnerships
  • Cultural diversity
  • Professional integrity and collective responsibility


Accreditations

As part of our vision to become one of the leading international schools in the Middle East and mission to provide a world class education for our students, we currently have the following accreditation, from leading educational associations:

  • Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOE)
  • Council of British International Schools (COBIS) - Accredited Member
  • British Schools in the Middle East
  • British Schools Overseas
  • Council of International Schools
  • International English Testing System (IELTS) Testing Centre


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