Ministry of Education Liaison Officer
Doha College
Qatar
- Expired
- Salary:
- Tax free
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 8 April 2018
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2018
Job overview
Ministry of Education Liaison Officer
Doha College is a high profile leading British international school, for children aged 3-18, with a focus on developing a growth mindset within our students and staff. We offer a well-balanced, all-embracing curriculum that follows the UK National Curriculum.
We are now looking to appoint a Ministry of Education Liaison Officer to join Doha College to act as the main liaison between the College and the Ministry of Education. The post holder will report directly to the Principal and will act as a contact for the Ministry of Education, respond to routine requests and keep abreast of latest developments and directives from the Ministry, ensuring that these are reported to key stakeholders. The post holder will need to have excellent written and spoken English and Arabic. Some experience working in a similar role would be a distinct advantage.
This is a permanent position and only candidates with family sponsorship currently residing in Qatar will be considered.
This position will be based at our West Bay Campus, but the ability to travel between this site and other College sites and Government offices is essential.
Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Application closing date is: 6 March 2018
We reserve the right to close a position we have received sufficient applications to form a short-list. Early application is therefore encouraged.
To apply please to go: www.dohacollege.com/vacancies.
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About Doha College
As one of the oldest British Schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence based on firmly embedded values, a passion for learning and an international environment that inspires through its sheer diversity. We are the first school in the world to be honoured with the High-Performance Learning (HPL) accreditation, as well as the first school in Qatar to be accredited under the new Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Patron’s Accreditation and Compliance Scheme.
Originally opened in 1980, the school continues to operate under the sponsorship of the British Embassy on a not-for-profit basis, featuring over 2,000 students, aged 3 -18, from 68 different nationalities. We are truly an international school teaching the well-respected British curriculum offering IGCSE, AS and A levels in a wide range of subjects.
Benefitting from a 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus that opened in September 2020, we offer cutting-edge facilities and inspiring learning environments that feature dedicated zones for Primary and Secondary, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, drama studios and swimming pools. Our world-class campus allows future generations of Doha College students to thrive and unlock their full potential in an environment that is fit for the learning needs of the 21st century.
Doha College’s salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. Our staff receive a generous tax-free salary, a monthly accommodation allowance, an annual flight allowance and a substantial settling-in allowance. We have a comprehensive onboarding and orientation programme, providing support at every step of the process, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Doha College also offers an enormous CPD budget, allowing our staff to multiply their talent and pursue further education and training courses within Qatar and around the world.
A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other and its capital Doha is a city that has something for everyone. Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.
In keeping with our motto Excellence for All, Excellence from All, we foster outstanding relationships from which both, students and staff, draw their ambition to do well and make a lasting contribution to College life and society as a whole - so why not apply and join our team.
Vision
To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.
Mission
With the growth-mindset philosophy of High-Performance Learning, we develop confidence, creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for our students to make a lasting contribution to global society.
Core Values
- Excellence and diligence
- Respect and Integrity
- Commitment and Accountability
- Perseverance and Honesty
- Fun and Enjoyment
- Challenge and reward
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Safeguarding and Child Protection
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
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