Senior School Principal
Qatar Academy Doha
Qatar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2022
- Apply by:
- 19 November 2021
Job overview
Qatar Academy Doha (QAD) is one of the Middle East’s premier educational institutions. The school offers academic excellence through Primary, Middle Years and IB Diploma programs based on the principle that education involves the development of a student’s cognitive, physical, social, moral and affective capabilities.
A dynamic classroom curriculum combined with community and service programs, experiential education, and extra-curricular activities enable students to participate in and reflect on the educational journey from preschool through the university admissions process. Students are a respected part of the learning process shared with parents and teachers. They are encouraged to be risk takers, unafraid to ask questions and confidently seek answers.
QAD students have unique opportunities to travel, study and participate in sports throughout the Middle East region and all over the world. Locally, Senior School students participate in and help organize the Qatar Leadership Conference and the THIMUN Qatar Conference. Students also travel the globe, partaking in service learning efforts in Nepal, learning about the Islamic and Muslim influences within Spain, engaging in debate and policy development in Beijing, and performing community and service in Tanzania.
Qatar Academy Doha does not just educate. QAD prepares students for work, life and leadership in their own communities and society at large.
Current enrolment for Qatar Academy is 1890 from Early Years to Grade 12. The Senior School has a total student enrolment of 772 students, for the 2021-2022 school year, from Grades 6 to 12. A large percentage of the student population is Qatari.
The school is located within Qatar Foundation (QF), which was founded in 1995 by decree of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of Qatar. The current Amir is his son, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Qatar Foundation is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. Its aim is to "support Qatar on its journey from a carbon economy to a knowledge economy by unlocking human potential". Qatar Foundation carries out this mission through three "pillars": education, science and research, and community development. QF’s work in the education field has brought a number of world-renowned international universities to Qatar to help develop an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for a knowledge economy. Its main science and research agenda is to build Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercializing solutions through key sciences. Its community development programs aim to help foster a progressive society, while also enhancing the cultural landscape, protecting Qatar's heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the community.
The school's Director is currently seeking to appoint a Senior School Principal to commence in August 2022. In collaboration with the School Director and the Educational Leadership Teams, the Senior School Principal’s role is to manage the Senior School Division. The Principal is accountable for the effective development, delivery, and evaluation of the Senior School educational programs, including academic and pastoral elements. In exercising this responsibility, the Senior School Principal is required to make decisions regarding the programs, budget, and staff that lie within his/her jurisdiction. The Senior School Principal analyses the needs of the student body and then effectively deploys all resources at hand to ensure a sustainable model, which meets those needs, within the parameters of the strategic vision, mission, and core values of Qatar Academy Doha.
Closing date: 19th November 2021
Longlist interviews: 29th and 30th November 2021 (by zoom)
Shortlist/final interviews: 7th and 8th December 2021 (by zoom or in Doha)
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post or the school, please
contact Edward Clark on +44(0)1256 862840 or +44 (0)7718 588616 or email at
About Qatar Academy Doha
Qatar Academy is the name given to a group of independent schools located across Qatar. Owned and run by the Qatar Foundation, the schools are part of the International Baccalaureate World Schools Programme, and as such offer a wide range of qualifications for students to study for. The school offers Primary and Middle Years International Baccalaureate programmes, providing a diverse and far-reaching range of subjects for younger students supported by an extensive range of modern recreational and academic facilities, including auditoriums, music studios, creative arts areas, and modern technological and craft workshops. Older students work towards the International Baccalaureate Diploma, an internationally-recognised qualification accepted by a huge number of global universities. Outside of the classroom, the schools under the Qatar Academy umbrella also offer a huge number of extra-curricular activities for students to take part in, including competitive sports opportunities, and students are encouraged to take part in community service activities in order to gain experience and aid their personal development. Clubs are also available, including debating clubs, various Islamic and Qatari cultural societies, and international field trips.
Teaching information
Teachers at Qatar Academy are expected to hold an appropriate undergraduate degree, and a proper teaching certification such as a postgraduate diploma, as well as at least two years of teaching experience in a relevant field. Teachers at the schools receive full medical care and housing, as well as proper support in order to aid international travel.
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