DEPUTY HEAD OF SECONDARY at Nord Anglia Education

, , Qatar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Leadership, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Performance Target Setting, Student Engagement, Pastoral Care, Team Collaboration, Wellbeing, Academic Progress, Behaviour Management, Strategic Direction, Educational Standards, Community Engagement

Industry

E-Learning Providers

Description

DEPUTY HEAD OF SECONDARY NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AL KHOR (NAISAK), QATAR We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head to support our next phase of development in Secondary at NAISAK. We follow a bespoke version of the English National Curriculum in the Secondary School, culminating in IGCSE, AS and A level. The school achieved a 5-year Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME). The closing date for applications: 31st January 2026. The start date for this role: 1st August 2026. About the role A key member of the School Leadership Team, you will provide direction, inspiration and guidance to our Secondary teaching staff. Together with the Head of Secondary, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school. You will have particular responsibility for the Secondary School curriculum and play a key role in ensuring the quality of teaching & learning across the school. You will work alongside the Heads of Department, the pastoral team and the SEN Director to ensure academic progress and attainment are the best we can achieve for our students. You will be in charge of selected year groups and ensure their wellbeing and school experience are conducive to the highest results for each individual. Together with class teachers and the pastoral team, you will ensure high standards of behaviour and pastoral care in school. You will work with the Principal to develop further the mission, vision and strategic direction of the school as we strive for continuous school improvement. Please refer to the job description of the role for the following information: Job purpose Reporting to Key relationships Key results areas Performance measurement About you Able to drive excellence by valuing and developing others, you will be a qualified teacher with extensive experience of both hands-on teaching and management in education. Experience at middle leadership level is essential and previous experience at senior leadership level is preferred. You will be fully up to date with curriculum developments, strong on leadership and people management, you will have a flair for setting and meeting challenging performance targets. Able to work with a high degree of cultural sensitivity in our changing and fast-paced international environment, you will have the ability to use a range of communication strategies and channels. Your emerging commercial, financial, market and organisational awareness will enable you to work as part of a team that devises effective solutions to our challenges. 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. About Our School Nord Anglia International School (NAISAK) serves the local and expat community of Al Khor and Doha in Qatar. Qatar is an advanced country in terms of infrastructure, technology and standard of living. A sunny year-round climate and an internationally renowned airport with fantastic global connections ensure the continued popularity of this destination for expats. Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is proud to be at the centre of the local community, educating over 1370 young people aged 3-18. Our school resides in the town of Al Khor, 35 minutes north of Doha (the capital of Qatar). We educate both local and expat students through a bespoke Secondary curriculum which draws on both the English National curriculum and the Qatar Ministry of Education curriculum. The school is focused on supporting students towards enhanced English language acquisition, excellent academic outcomes and outstanding learning experiences through collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, and IMG in STEAM, Performing Arts, and Sport areas respectively. Extra-curricular activities, residential trips, and international awards for wider achievement offer significant curriculum enhancement. The school prides itself on fostering student wellbeing, personalisation of learning and a strong sense of multiculturalism and global citizenship. We also have strong through-school links and ensure consistent progression from EYFS and Primary to Secondary to offer all our students a rewarding learning journey. A brand-new Early Years school is currently being built and due to open for students in August 2026. The Primary school buildings are undergoing further refurbishment following the opening of a new Secondary building in August 2019. To learn more about NAISAK, please visit https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/nais-al-khor ABOUT NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London. We learn from the best and with the best. When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of more than 19,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more. Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offer our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master’s in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King’s College London. Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant countries. As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits: A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge and collaboration A culture that is fair and consultative Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career Opportunities to apply for further leadership positions SELECTION PROCESS Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application, and the details of three professional referees, one of which should be your current Principal/Head Teacher. First stage interviews will be conducted online, and final interviews will take place by early February 2026. Please visit us online at www.nordangliaeducation.jobs Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We reserve the right to close this position early if we find the ideal candidate. SAFEGUARDING At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can 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 having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. DEPUTY HEAD OF SECONDARY NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AL KHOR (NAISAK), QATAR We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head to support our next phase of development in Secondary at NAISAK. We follow a bespoke version of the English National Curriculum in the Secondary School, culminating in IGCSE, AS and A level. The school achieved a 5-year Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME). The closing date for applications: 31st January 2026. The start date for this role: 1st August 2026. About the role A key member of the School Leadership Team, you will provide direction, inspiration and guidance to our Secondary teaching staff. Together with the Head of Secondary, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school. You will have particular responsibility for the Secondary School curriculum and play a key role in ensuring the quality of teaching & learning across the school. You will work alongside the Heads of Department, the pastoral team and the SEN Director to ensure academic progress and attainment are the best we can achieve for our students. You will be in charge of selected year groups and ensure their wellbeing and school experience are conducive to the highest results for each individual. Together with class teachers and the pastoral team, you will ensure high standards of behaviour and pastoral care in school. You will work with the Principal to develop further the mission, vision and strategic direction of the school as we strive for continuous school improvement. Please refer to the job description of the role for the following information: Job purpose Reporting to Key relationships Key results areas Performance measurement About you Able to drive excellence by valuing and developing others, you will be a qualified teacher with extensive experience of both hands-on teaching and management in education. Experience at middle leadership level is essential and previous experience at senior leadership level is preferred. You will be fully up to date with curriculum developments, strong on leadership and people management, you will have a flair for setting and meeting challenging performance targets. Able to work with a high degree of cultural sensitivity in our changing and fast-paced international environment, you will have the ability to use a range of communication strategies and channels. Your emerging commercial, financial, market and organisational awareness will enable you to work as part of a team that devises effective solutions to our challenges. 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. About Our School Nord Anglia International School (NAISAK) serves the local and expat community of Al Khor and Doha in Qatar. Qatar is an advanced country in terms of infrastructure, technology and standard of living. A sunny year-round climate and an internationally renowned airport with fantastic global connections ensure the continued popularity of this destination for expats. Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is proud to be at the centre of the local community, educating over 1370 young people aged 3-18. Our school resides in the town of Al Khor, 35 minutes north of Doha (the capital of Qatar). We educate both local and expat students through a bespoke Secondary curriculum which draws on both the English National curriculum and the Qatar Ministry of Education curriculum. The school is focused on supporting students towards enhanced English language acquisition, excellent academic outcomes and outstanding learning experiences through collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, and IMG in STEAM, Performing Arts, and Sport areas respectively. Extra-curricular activities, residential trips, and international awards for wider achievement offer significant curriculum enhancement. The school prides itself on fostering student wellbeing, personalisation of learning and a strong sense of multiculturalism and global citizenship. We also have strong through-school links and ensure consistent progression from EYFS and Primary to Secondary to offer all our students a rewarding learning journey. A brand-new Early Years school is currently being built and due to open for students in August 2026. The Primary school buildings are undergoing further refurbishment following the opening of a new Secondary building in August 2019. To learn more about NAISAK, please visit https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/nais-al-khor ABOUT NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London. We learn from the best and with the best. When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of more than 19,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more. Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offer our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master’s in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King’s College London. Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant countries. As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits: A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge and collaboration A culture that is fair and consultative Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career Opportunities to apply for further leadership positions SELECTION PROCESS Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application, and the details of three professional referees, one of which should be your current Principal/Head Teacher. First stage interviews will be conducted online, and final interviews will take place by early February 2026. Please visit us online at www.nordangliaeducation.jobs Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We reserve the right to close this position early if we find the ideal candidate. SAFEGUARDING At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can 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 having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Head of Secondary will provide direction and guidance to the Secondary teaching staff and oversee the day-to-day operations of the school. They will ensure the quality of teaching and learning, manage selected year groups, and work with the Principal on the school's strategic direction.