Secondary Deputy Head Pastoral

Job overview

About us

Doha College is one of the worldu2019s leading British international schools. Proudly not-for-profit, we have been named as one of the top hundred private schools in the world in both the prestigious Spearu2019s School Index and the Carfax Index and are Qataru2019s sole entry in both lists. Our examination results at (I)GCSE and A-Level are amongst the best of any school of our type globally.

Our commitment to supporting your career is matched by our dedication to your well-being, with an innovative instructional coaching approach designed to ensure all teachers, however experienced, continue to learn, and are helped to become the very best they can be. We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Our free on-site cru00e8che for primary-aged children ensures that working parents are supported and staff representation on our Board of Governors helps to shape the future strategic direction of the school.

Best of all, our vibrant international student community is a delight to work with and our innovative approach encourages everyone at the College to bring with them ideas and a willingness to try new things.

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team which values your personal and professional growth - and you will bring a commitment to the highest standards, positivity, kindness and warmth - we very much look forward to receiving your application.

The opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Secondary School Deputy Head u2013 Pastoral.

Working collaboratively with other members of the secondary school leadership group, they will contribute to developing a dynamic and world leading international school that is committed to High Performance Learning, which leads to academic excellence combined with strong student wellbeing.

As a leader of teams, you will further foster a culture that is centered around commitment, enthusiasm and cooperation whilst ensuring the core values of DC permeate all aspects of life at Doha College Secondary. You will lead the pastoral life of the school as well as contribute to the schoolu2019s ongoing strategic development as a member of the Secondary Leadership Group. You will be Secondary school Designated Safeguarding Lead and champion exemplary safeguarding practices throughout the school.

About you

Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills should be accompanied by relevant leadership experience and the ability and commitment to deliver excellence in all aspects of our pastoral provision. You will have exceptionally high expectations of standards, create a welcoming environment that is conducive to learning and promote the tenets of High Performance Learning.

You will demonstrate leadership qualities of the highest order to ensure students are supported to achieve at the optimum level.

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, 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.

Apply

For further information on the position or to arrange an informal, confidential conversation, please contact the school directly.

Closing date: 31 October 2025
Longlist: 02 November 2025
Shortlist interviews: 09 November 2025

We will collect references for candidates invited to attend the final-round interviews. No referees will be contacted until we have received your express permission to do so.

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 is available upon request.

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.