Head of Sixth Form

Compass International School Doha was established in 2006 to provide a premium British education to both expatriate and local Qatari families. We have three campuses; Al Themaid and Madinat Khalifa educate students from Early Years through to Secondary whereas Gharaffa is a stand-alone Primary campus for children aged 3-11. All campuses offer a bespoke British curriculum. Secondary students can select from a wide range of IGSEs, AS and A levels. Additionally, we offer the prestigious IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. All three sites offer a warm, friendly learning environment with our students at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our outstanding teachers and our community feel. As for Qatar, a sunny climate year-round and an airport with fantastic global connections ensures the continued popularity of this destination for expats. 

Our school has Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), COBIS and AoBSO.

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Sixth Form for our Themaid campus, which educates students from Early Years to Year 13. Our Sixth Form programme is known as ‘Compass Plus’ and currently has more than 100 students. Our aim is for Compass Plus to become a centre of excellence for post-16 education in Doha.

Together with the Head of Secondary, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Sixth Form. You will have particular responsibility for Sixth Form pathways, helping students to decide between IBDP or AS/A levels and ensuring all students graduate successfully at the end of Year 12 or Year 13. You will collaborate closely with the Careers & University Counsellor to help students plan their pathways to university and the workplace. You will play a key role in securing the quality of teaching & learning across the Sixth Form. You will work with the Heads of Faculty and subject teachers to ensure academic progress and attainment are the best we can achieve for our students. Together with tutors and the pastoral team, you will also ensure high standards of behaviour and pastoral care for our students. You will work with the Head of Secondary, Director of Admissions & Marketing and Executive Principal to further develop the mission, vision and strategic direction of Compass Plus at Themaid, as we strive for continuous school improvement and future growth.

About you

Able to drive excellence by valuing and developing others, you will be a qualified teacher with extensive teaching experience within the British curriculum. You will be fully up to date with curriculum developments at AS and A level. You will be fully conversant with the IB Diploma Programme and work closely with the IBDP Co-ordinator. Strong on leadership and people management, you will have a flair for setting and meeting challenging performance targets. 

A strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Qatar including possession of a Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification from a face-to-face (non-online) course.

Ready to lead the Sixth Form into the next phase of its development, you will be a qualified teacher with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a Secondary school. Additionally, you will have extensive experience of leadership and management, gained either in the UK or a respected international school.

Able to work with a high degree of cultural sensitivity in our changing and fast-paced international environment, you will have the ability to lead your team with energy, enthusiasm and a strong sense of integrity.

Please refer to the job description of the role for the following information:

·        Job purpose

·        Reporting to

·        Key relationships

·        Key results areas

·        Performance measurement

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS SOUGHT 

Essential

·        A university degree and a teaching qualification

·        At least 5 years of teaching experience within the British curriculum

·        A proven record of successful leadership at a middle or senior level

Desirable

·        Evidence of further professional development

·        Previous international experience

PERSONAL QUALITIES SOUGHT

·        Fluent English speaker

·        Values-led approach; integrity and honesty are paramount

·        Reliability, loyalty and commitment

·        Personal confidence and presence

·        Energetic and positive with a ‘can-do’ approach

·        Strong interpersonal skills

·        Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing

·        Approachable to all; able to show respect and display cultural sensitivity

·        Sense of humour and grace under pressure

·        Ability to understand complex issues and solve problems

·        Able to manage own time and prioritise; organized

·        Flexible and adaptable; able to handle uncertainty

·        Able to delegate effectively

To apply

Please apply for this vacancy using our recruitment portal.

Online applications should contain a CV, a two-page letter of application and the details of three professional references.

Start date: 1st August 2025

Closing date for applications is Thursday 28th November 2024.

Selection process

First stage interviews will be conducted face to face or via Teams and final interviews will take place in December 2024.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. 

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.