Deputy Head of Secondary

Job overview

About Al Jazeera Academy and Ta'allum Group

Al Jazeera Academy is a member of the Ta'allum Group of Schools. Ta'allum Group is a growing and successful organization consisting of three renowned partner schools. Due to oversubscription, there are plans to open two new academies in Doha in the near future.

Al Jazeera Academy and its partner schools promote the highest standards for all of our children, widening their horizons and raising their aspirations, embracing new technologies and initiatives to fully prepare the children for their future in an ever-changing world.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic, and creative Deputy Head of Secondary School who would like the opportunity to work in a progressive and student-centred secondary school.

The Deputy Head of Secondary will support the Head of Secondary in the strategic leadership and daily management of the secondary school's academic and pastoral matters, ensuring high standards in teaching, learning, student achievement, and staff performance. The role includes leading and supporting staff, overseeing curriculum delivery, managing professional development and extra-curricular activities, promoting effective parental engagement, and contributing to school improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will model best practice, foster a positive school culture, and play a key role in driving academic excellence and successful school inspections.

Job specification

Successful candidates will hold:

Bachelor degree in education from a recognized university (from the UK preferred) or similar, or the international equivalent.

Minimum of three years as a Deputy Head or other senior leadership position in secondary school at an international school(s) or in the UK and five additional years’ experience as secondary teacher or head of subject.

Teaching license from one of the following countries: UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, ZA, and Scandinavian countries.

NPQH and/or similar certification preferred but not necessary.

Areas of experience required:

Experience teaching the National Curriculum for England in the UK or an international setting.

A thorough knowledge and experience of working with British Curriculum as well as familiarity with all other key aspects of UK education.

Respect for Islamic religion, Arabic and Qatari traditions, all members of school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background.

Salary and benefits package

Competitive tax-free salary, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Fully furnished apartment (as per family size) with paid utilities.

Joining/repatriation ticket, yearly annual return ticket, medical insurance, visa and residency for self and two nominated dependents.

Private medical insurance for self and two nominated dependents.

Free schooling at Ta'allum Group schools for two nominated dependents - 100% discount on tuition, registration, and exam fees.

End of service benefit gratuity of 21 days of basic salary as per Qatar labor law.

Paperwork requirements

Notarized and attested academic degrees, teaching certificates, transcripts, marriage and dependent birth certificates. You will be advised of school requirements.

The selected applicant will be required to provide a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before employment is confirmed. Candidates from outside the authority of the DBS will be required to provide an approved certificate from a similar authority in the country in which he or she is currently residing.

Application process

Online interviews will be conducted through Zoom.

To apply for this post, please submit the completed application form and an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement outlining your skills, experience, and motivation for joining the Ta'allum Group team in Doha. Completed applications should be submitted using the online application form provided by the school.