Welcome to Doha British Schools

Al Wakra Campus

Doha British Schools are a cluster of outstanding schools that provide a British educational provision for over 3000 students in Qatar. With even greater ambitions on the horizon, we are thrilled to announce that the Al Wakra campus will be relocating to its new and improved location for the academic year beginning September 2024. This new campus has been meticulously designed to meet the highest standards of modern educational infrastructure. The future campus boasts expansive open spaces and a vibrant layout, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and critical thinking. These features are integral to providing a comprehensive educational experience, perfectly aligned with our school's commitment to holistic education. With this new campus, Doha British School reaffirms its dedication to delivering an unparalleled learning experience. Our mission is to empower our students to realize their full potential through a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and global citizenship. All Doha British Schools offer a traditional British Pastoral provision and an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. Our highly regarded schools operate under the experienced leadership of our designated Principal, Andrew Hurst. DBS schools promote an ethos ofhigh expectations and the importance of academic success for all our students. DBS schools have a strong focus on Character Development which is embedded into the culture and ethos of all DBS schools. All our schools are accredited by the BSO/BSME/QNSA/CIS. Cultural diversity is celebrated at our schools and currently the student body compromises over 90 different nationalities.

Successful applicants must have:

Take the lead in:

• Promoting high expectations and a positive work ethic in the Sixth Form;
• Analysing sources of feedback (including from parents) and data to support teachers, tutors and Subject Leaders as necessary and to congratulate achievers and guide learners who are either struggling or underperforming;
• Implementing rewards and sanctions as required;
• To work with Tutors, subject teachers and Learning Support to ensure effective monitoring of, and support for, academic progress and intervention;
• Mapping of the curriculum across years 10, 11, 12 and 13 to avoid unnecessary clustering of coursework and homework
• The placement of learners on appropriate courses and the interviewing of learners with Higher Education and career aspirations in mind;
• The production of the Sixth Form handbook, issued at the start of the year and available online.
• Arrangement and organisation of mock exams for year 11 students
• Arrangements for Sixth form options and open evenings and the presentation of information to parents and learners as required;

University applications

• Oversee University and Higher Education application procedures and careers development.
• To work with the careers advisors to help support student applications to University.

Pastoral oversight

• Oversee the personal, social, curricular and vocational guidance, disciplining and counselling of Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 students.
• Liaise with admissions of new students. Inform staff of new students and provide relevant information.
• Work with tutors to advise and assist in their pastoral support of students.
• Liaise with colleagues and the Leadership Group on behalf of students and parents.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Organise assemblies across the school, organising associated rotas.
• Arrange parents’ evenings for year 10, 11, 12 and year 13
• To aid in transition activities with the Primary school throughout the year
• Track student attendance and follow up on strategies and interventions

General

• Advise the Leadership Group about all new Sixth Form developments through the Head of Secondary.
• Attend Leadership Group meetings as required.
• Monitor, evaluate and review all policies and procedures and produce a quality audit in May/June of each year with recommendations for improvement presented to the Leadership Group.
• Raise the profile of the role and responsibilities of the Head Boy and Head Girl.
• Take responsibility for the use and organisation of the Sixth Form Common Room and other spaces.
• To assist the key stage 3 coordinator options and open evenings and the presentation of information to parents and learners as required;

We Offer:

• An experienced, enthusiastic, supportive and flexible SLT.
• Experience in teaching and working at a whole-school level.
• Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning.
• Well behaved, kind, considerate and happy children.
• Collaborative learning across a cluster of schools.
• A school that values and insists on staff having an effective work-life balance.
• A school that is graded as outstanding by BSO.
• Tax free monthly salary
• Fully furnished accommodation with paid utilities
• School fee discounts for dependents
• Annual flight allowance
• Medical insurance
• End of service gratuity

This role is for August 2024 start and to apply for this position, please complete the google form (link provided below). Please submit your CV and Cover letter to [Click to show email] Google Form : DBS - Coordinator Role Doha British School is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references. #J-18808-Ljbffr