Attractive, tax free salary

Full Time, Permanent

January 2025

10 December 2024

About us

Doha College is one of the world’s 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 Spear’s School Index and the Carfax Index and are Qatar’s 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 crèche 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 a Clerk to the Board of Governors. The Clerk reports directly to the Chair of the Board and works closely with the Governors and the Leadership Group of Doha College.
As Clerk to the Board of Governors you will be responsible for advising the governing body on constitutional and procedural matters. You will also secure the continuity of governing body business, register conflicts of interest, and observe confidentiality requirements.
Work hours for this position are flexible, and you must be able to manage your time to ensure you complete reports and minutes, and attend all meetings.

About you

You must have excellent administrative and secretarial skills, a high level of spoken and written English, and the ability to cope with periods of pressure. You must commit to meeting deadlines.
You must have excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with a diverse group of Board members and stakeholder groups.
You must act with integrity and have experience dealing with matters of a strictly confidential nature. You will need to demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to prioritise. You must be team-oriented and personable, and able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
This is a local hire and unsponsored post for which remuneration is salary only (no benefits are provided in addition). Only candidates with family sponsorship currently residing in Qatar will be considered.
Please note: Due to government requirements, we can only consider applicants who are above 18 years old.

Apply

Application closing date is 10th December 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 12th December 2024 for final interviews on 15th December 2024.
We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged. We expect to receive a high volume of applications and therefore, unable to respond to all applicants. Should you not hear from us within 30 calendar days from the closing date, you have not been successful this time.
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.
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.

About Doha College

As one of the oldest British Schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence based on firmly embedded values, a passion for learning and an international environment that inspires through its sheer diversity.
Originally opened in 1980, the school continues to operate on a not-for-profit basis under the sponsorship of the British Embassy. It features over 2,600 students aged 3 -18 from 83 different nationalities. We are truly an international school teaching the well-respected British curriculum, offering IGCSE, AS, and A levels in a wide range of subjects.
Benefitting from a 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus that opened in September 2020, we offer cutting-edge facilities and inspiring learning environments that feature dedicated zones for Primary and Secondary, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, drama studios and swimming pools. Our world-class campus allows future generations of Doha College students to thrive and unlock their full potential in an environment that is fit for the learning needs of the 21st century.
Doha College’s salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. Our staff receive a generous tax-free salary, a monthly accommodation allowance, an annual flight allowance and a substantial settling-in allowance. We have a comprehensive onboarding and orientation programme, providing support at every step of the process, allowing new staff to navigate the challenges of an international move effectively. Doha College also offers an enormous CPD budget, allowing our staff to multiply their talent and pursue further education and training courses within Qatar and around the world.
A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication makes Qatar a country like no other. Its capital, Doha, has something for everyone. Whether you are looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.
In keeping with our motto, Excellence for All, Excellence from All, we foster outstanding relationships from which students and staff draw their ambition to do well and make a lasting contribution to College life and society as a whole - so why not apply and join our team?
Vision
To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.
Mission
Core Values

• Excellence and Diligence
• Respect and Integrity
• Commitment and Accountability
• Perseverance and Honesty
• Fun and Enjoyment
• Challenge and Reward

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