An international school in Qatar that follows the British curriculum is looking for a Deputy Head of Infant Division who will be responsible for liaising with teachers in the department and curriculum development for the program.
Working with the senior leadership team, the Deputy Head of Infant will lead, motivate, support, challenge, and develop staff to secure the highest standards and expectations, including through professional development training for staff linked to planning, teaching, and assessment.
Teaching load will be at 50%. Develop lesson plans and themes in line with British curriculum objectives. Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and organizing learning resources and the classroom environment.
Meeting with teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve any possible behavioral or academic problems. Must also establish clear objectives for all lessons and projects and attend staff meetings.

• Free furnished accommodation according to marital status and number of dependents relocating
• Medical insurance for employee and one dependent (spouse or child).
• Annual return air fare for employee and one nominated dependent (can either be spouse or child).
• In addition to official holidays, paid leave is allocated as per academic calendar and as per country labor law. Minimum 30 workdays per year.
• 100% discount tuition fee for 1 dependent attending the same school as the employee.
• Residence visa fees will be paid for employee only. Employee is responsible for fees for dependents.
• Gratuity of 21 days of basic salary as per Qatar labor law, for each full year worked.
• 1 – 2 year contract – renewable.
• Notarized and attested academic degrees, teaching certificates, transcripts, marriage, and dependent birth certificates. You will be advised of school requirements.
• As soon as possible.

• Bachelor’s degree in education for infant-early years grades from a recognized university (from the UK preferred)
• Master’s degree in leadership is an asset
• Teaching license from one of the following countries: UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, ZA (due to visa restrictions)
• Must have excellent English skills and could pass an IELTS exam at level 7
• Must have excellent classroom management skills and be able to deal effectively with student behavior issues
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience for primary grades (in the UK preferred)
• Minimum 2 years experience as Deputy or Head Primary Department or in a similar role
• Culturally sensitive, dependable, flexible, and able to work in a continuously changing environment