assistant head teacher key stage 4 - doha, qatar - august 2025.

The Assistant Head of Key Stage 4 will play a pivotal role in leading academic excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring high standards of teaching, curriculum design, and student outcomes. They will work collaboratively with faculty members, fostering a culture of professional growth and innovation while maintaining alignment with this International Schools mission and vision. He/she must also be committed to the development of the school and modeling professional behaviour. He/she must also be committed to his/her own professional development.

Location Overview:

Qatar is the new place in the region replicating Dubai's development but carefully preserving a unique heritage. Being smaller there is a closer expatriate community boasting a dazzling array of sporting activities and clubs, not to mention the cosmopolitan life style a modern emerging city can offer.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Leadership

• Oversee the Pastoral care system in Key Stage 4, ensuring students' well-being, safeguarding, and personal development are prioritised.
• Lead the implementation of a positive behaviour policy, ensuring consistency and fairness in its application across the year groups.
• Address and resolve issues relating to behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding, working collaboratively with external agencies when appropriate.
• Manage and support the team of Year Leaders and Form Tutors in Key Stage 4, providing guidance on attendance, punctuality, and pastoral interventions.
• Work with students to develop resilience, self-management, and a growth mindset, preparing them for the challenges of further study and life beyond school.
• Promote enrichment and personal development opportunities to enhance students' experiences and build cultural capital.

Person Specification Requirements:
Quality Improvement

• Lead the self-evaluation process for Key Stage 4, ensuring the accuracy of judgements and identifying clear, actionable priorities for improvement.
• Contribute to the school's quality assurance processes, including lesson observations, book reviews, and student voice activities, to ensure high standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align Key Stage 4 systems and approaches with the wider school strategy.
• Develop and implement action plans for Key Stage 4 that are linked to whole-school priorities and are evaluated for impact.
• Ensure effective use of data to track progress and attainment, identifying underachievement and leading interventions to address gaps.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and carers to foster a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility for success.
• Deliver clear, effective communication about Key Stage 4 priorities, events, and expectations, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Lead Key Stage 4 events such as parents' evenings, information sessions, and celebration events, ensuring they are purposeful and well-organised.
• Liaise with external partners, including examination boards and educational agencies, to ensure compliance and access to the latest guidance.

Management and Organisation

• Line manage the Year Leaders, Form Tutors, and any support staff within Key Stage 4, ensuring accountability and providing professional development.
• Organise and oversee the smooth running of Key Stage 4 activities, including examinations, transition processes, and enrichment opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between academic and pastoral teams to provide holistic support for students.
• Manage resources and budgets allocated to Key Stage 4, ensuring they are used efficiently and align with strategic priorities.
• Oversee transition planning for Year 11 students, including post-16 pathways guidance and support with applications.

Whole-School Contribution

• Act as a role model for staff and students, upholding the school's values and contributing to the wider school culture.
• Take a proactive role in whole-school leadership, contributing to strategic discussions and Decision-making.
• Lead by example in meeting professional standards, including punctuality, workload management, and communication.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Headteacher that are commensurate with the role and support the school's priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: PGCE, BEd, or equivalent teaching qualification (required);
• Master's degree in Education or a related field (preferred).
• Leadership Qualifications: Advanced leadership training or qualifications such as NPQSL (National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership) or equivalent (desirable).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years Secondary Teaching Experience
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role, including leading a department or faculty to achieve measurable improvement in student outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead and implement change, with a track record of setting and achieving ambitious targets that support continuous improvement.
• Experience contributing to whole-school initiatives and engaging with the wider school community to support a unified approach to school-wide goals.
• Effective in managing resources and personnel to align with broader school objectives and standards.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis to support decision-making and improvement plans.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community.
• Effective organisational skills for managing resources and meeting deadlines.

Personal Qualities

• Collaborative and supportive leadership style.
• Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Adaptable, culturally aware, and sensitive to the needs of an international school community.

Package:

Benefits:

• Tax Free Monthly Salary (dependent on experience and qualification)
• Suitably furnished apartment (Paid Utilities included + internet)
• Private medical insurance card Hamad Health Card (if applicable)
• Annual Air Fare ticket allowance for self and dependents
• DBS Tuition Fee Discount:
• Annual health club allowance
• Relocation Allowance

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