Deputy Headteacher – Head of Key Stage 3 – Sherborne Qatar School for Girls – Qatar

This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding individual with the drive, passion and commitment to an all-girls’ education to be the founding Deputy Headteacher (Head of Key Stage 3) of Sherborne Qatar School for Girls.

Sherborne Qatar School for Girls, a STEM School, opened in January 2021 on a brand-new site near Doha Festival City, Doha, Qatar. The Senior section of the School (Years 7 to 10) opened in August 2021 and due to continued expansion we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative leader to join our leadership team from January 2022. Under the leadership of the school’s Founding Headmistress, Mrs Jane Goldsack, Sherborne Qatar School for Girls provides a premium British all-girls’ education for pupils aged 3 to 15 (rising to Sixth Form in due course). The successful applicant will teach a 50% timetable in her area of expertise. In subsequent years, as the school grows, this teaching load will be considerably reduced. Please see the detailed job description for more information.

Successful applicants must have:

• A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a subject relevant Bachelor’s Degree)
• Exceptional subject knowledge, with extensive experience of the British curriculum.
• A desire to help build a thriving department in a new girls’ school.
• A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning.
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities after school.

As a teacher at Sherborne Qatar School for Girls you will:

• Promote our mission and values.
• Have the ability to generate excitement about learning.
• Have a sense of humour.
• Be emotionally intelligent.

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to teach bright, well – motivated, hardworking pupils.
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward thinking, all female staff team.
• An excellent working environment.
• The opportunity to get involved in Extra Curricular Activities and the school’s Enrichment Programme.
• An attractive tax-free salary, accommodation and additional benefits.
• A good work/life balance.
• CPD opportunities.
• Strong links to Sherborne Dorset, one of the oldest and most distinguished independent schools.

Candidates are asked to complete and upload (via TES) the application form, and a covering letter of application (no more than two A4 sheets) addressed to the Headmistress, Mrs Jane Goldsack. Please refer to the separate job description and outline how you meet the criteria.

Please select the QUICK APPLY button below where you will find the application form.

Completed application forms should be returned by Friday 12th November 2021. Interviews will be held virtually as soon as possible and Sherborne Qatar reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Successful applicants will be required to travel to Qatar at the end of December 2021 for induction training.

For further information regarding Sherborne Qatar School for Girls, please visit www.sherborneqatar.org.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks.