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Welcome to Doha British Schools

Al Wakra Campus

Doha British Schools are a cluster of outstanding schools that provide a British educational provision for over 3000 students in Qatar. 

Doha British School Ain Khaled, was founded in 1997 and is a private co-educational day school for students from Foundation Stage to Year 13, offering the National Curriculum of England and the IB programme. Students follow the English Early Years Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and at Key Stage 4 a comprehensive range of IGCSE courses. At Post-16 the school is the only school in Qatar to offer 4 different pathways for our Post 16 provision, which include AS, A level, BTEC and the IB Diploma programme.

Doha British Schools has continuously expanded its educational offerings, driven by its exceptional reputation. This growth journey began with the establishment of the Al Wakra campus in 2014 and further expanded with the opening of the Rawdat Al Hamama campus in 2022, which offers outstanding education for students.

With even greater ambitions on the horizon, we are thrilled to announce that the Al Wakra campus will be relocating to its new and improved location for the academic year beginning September 2024. This new campus has been meticulously designed to meet the highest standards of modern educational infrastructure. The future campus boasts expansive open spaces and a vibrant layout, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and critical thinking. These features are integral to providing a comprehensive educational experience, perfectly aligned with our school's commitment to holistic education. With this new campus, Doha British School reaffirms its dedication to delivering an unparalleled learning experience. Our mission is to empower our students to realize their full potential through a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and global citizenship.

All Doha British Schools offer a traditional British Pastoral provision and an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. Doha British Schools promote an ethos of high expectations and the importance of academic success for all our students and have a strong focus on character development which is embedded into the culture and ethos of all DBS schools. All our schools are accredited by the BSO/BSME/QNSA/CIS. Cultural diversity is celebrated at our schools and currently the student body compromises over 90 different nationalities. 

Successful applicants must have:  

• Be committed to the DBS vision, ethos and values
• Have a proven track record of raising academic standards and leading sustained successful school improvement
• Understand how to blend the best of premium British education with contemporary international thinking to create a distinctive positioning for the school
• Possess a creative and pragmatic mind with the ability to lead innovations in leadership and management and the broader activity of the schools
• Have the ability to spearhead the marketing of the school with passion and adherence to quality
• Ensure that each DBS school is outward looking and fully engages as a member of the Cluster fulfilling its partnership and collaboration responsibilities and contributing to shaping the vision and direction of the Cluster
• Develop and lead a Partnership/Collaboration strategy that ensures the Cluster and its schools participate in cross Cluster education networks
• Have the ability manage financial budgets with astuteness and engage and contribute successfully in a corporate team environment
• Share skills expertise and capacity across the Cluster and its schools and embed consistent systems, structures and leadership practice
• Lead by example - with integrity, creativity, resilience and objectivity
• Have a visible and approachable presence who communicates well at all levels.
• Builds strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community, staff, and Executive Board and key Stakeholders and across the Cluster

We Offer:

• A team of staff who are passionate and dedicated 
• A fully supportive and active governing body who are committed to your continuing professional development 
• An engaging and varied curriculum 
• The support of senior leaders across the cluster of schools 
• A school that sets high expectations of all of its staff and students 
• Tax free monthly salary     
• Housing Allowance 
• School fee discounts for dependents     
• Annual flight allowance     
• Medical insurance     
• Life Insurance Coverage
• End of service gratuity

This role is for September 2024 start and to apply for this position, please complete the google form (link provided below). Please submit your CV and Cover letter to recruitment@dohabritishschool.com

Google Form : DBS - Senior Leadership Role

Doha British School is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.