Head of Art and Photography

We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to lead as Head of Art & Photography. The successful candidate will be teaching Key Stages 3 to 5 Fine Art and will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy department, instilling a passion for Art and Photography in students, and monitoring and evaluating student achievement, as well as contributing to accomplishing the College’s vision and mission.

The Art and Photography Department consists of four full-time teachers and offers a rich program of Art education at all levels from Key Stage 3, leading to GCSE and A Level examinations. At Key Stage 3, the department offers its own teaching programme, which is based on the UK curriculum and tailored to the needs of an international student body. At Key Stage 4, a two-year linear GCSE course with Edexcel/Pearson is offered in both Art and Photography. This is also mirrored in the 6th Form, where we offer A Level qualifications in Fine Art and Photography. The department is highly successful and well-established, regularly securing “highest mark in the world” for its examination students across both GCSE and A Level.

All our classrooms are equipped with interactive smartboards and displays, all students are furnished with an iPad upon entry, and all staff and students use Google Classroom.

About you

The successful candidate will be an outstanding role model within the Department and within the College as a whole. Candidates should have demonstrated success in their current role, be highly motivated and successful practitioners in Fine Art with experience in painting, printmaking and ceramics and above all else, have a real passion for the subject. Applicants should be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the school vision, including extra-curricular activities.

We are a British international school and all of our lessons are taught in English, less for children from Arabic speaking nations when placed in compulsory subjects. A high standard of written and spoken English is, therefore, essential. Applicants should be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the school vision, including co-curricular activities.

Qatar

A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other, and its capital Doha is a city that has something for everyone. Performances, museums and galleries make for a captivating cultural scene; city hotspots such as the busy markets and the waterfront promenade are a great way to spend a day; there is a lively night-life that means that there is plenty to do when the sun goes down; the Pearl Qatar offers luxury and elegance; there are some breath-taking areas of natural beauty, and lovers of sport and adventure can enjoy numerous clubs and activities.

Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.

In return

Our tax-free salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. In addition, the remuneration package will include an accommodation allowance, medical insurance, school fee support (75% of fees in the school for up to three children), a flight allowance (one return flight per year to a home location), a settling-in allowance and an end-of-service gratuity. We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move.

Valuing the importance of recruiting and retaining the best staff, the professional development offering is significant. Doha College has its own CPD academy and offers accredited training across the school and at all levels.

Please note that due to government requirements, we can only consider applicants who are above 18 years old.

Apply

To find out more about us, please visit: www.dohacollege.com/discover/careers

Closing date: 4th January 2025. We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Longlist Process : w/c 12th January 2025 (tentative) The longlisting process may commence before the application deadline, and so early applications are encouraged.

Final-stage Interviews: w/c 19th January 2025 (tentative) by videoconference

As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to complete a pre-recorded Micro-teach that you will then submit to us. The recorded Micro-teach should be 10 minutes in length of your continuous teaching (live in class). You will also be asked to submit a micro-teach and in addition, please submit a portfolio of your students' artwork and your own artwork.

We will collect references for candidates invited to attend the final-round interviews. Reference from the current / most recent employer is mandatory prior to interview.

We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged. We expect to receive a high volume of applications and therefore, unable to respond to all applicants. Should you not hear from us within 30 calendar days from the closing date, you have not been successful this time.

We expect to receive a high volume of applications and therefore, unable to respond to all applicants. Should you not hear from us within 30 calendar days from the closing date, you have not been successful this time.

Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check. Teaching staff will also be subject to a Barred List and Prohibition from Teaching Check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.

As an equal opportunities employer, Doha College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas.