Vice Principal

OverviewDoha British Schools are a group of outstanding international schools providing a high-quality British education to over 4,000 students across Qatar. Each campus offers a strong pastoral programme and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities.Each campus operates under the leadership of the Principal, supported by the Head of Primary and Head of Secondary. Our schools foster an ethos of high expectations, academic excellence, and personal growth. Character development is central to our culture and embedded in every aspect of school life.Doha British Schools are accredited by BSO, BSME, QNSA, and CIS. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and diverse community.Overview of campusesEstablished in 1997 at the Ain Khaled campus, DBS has since expanded to include Al Wakra and Rawdat Al Hamama, each offering the same high-quality British curriculum and distinctive Sixth Form pathways. The Ain Khaled campus offers AS/A Levels, the IB Diploma, and BTEC programmes; Al Wakra offers AS/A Levels and BTEC programmes; and Rawdat Al Hamama offers AS/A Levels.Responsibilities and expectationsBe committed to the DBS vision, ethos and values.Have a proven track record of raising academic standards and leading sustained successful school improvement.Understand how to blend the best of premium British education with contemporary international thinking to create a distinctive positioning for the school.Possess a creative and pragmatic mind with the ability to lead innovations in leadership and management and the broader activity of schools.Ensure the school is outward looking and fully engages in partnership and collaborative networks that enhance teaching, learning, and professional practice.Support the development and implementation of school-based partnership and collaboration initiatives that contribute to wider educational networks.Accountable for all aspects of Teaching and Learning and academic standards across the school, setting high professional expectations and ensuring the DBS education vision is understood and embraced.Responsible for developing and leading the process for school improvement, providing effective quality assurance and accountability.Share skills, expertise and capacity across departments and teams, embedding consistent systems, structures and leadership practice within the school.Lead by example with integrity, creativity, resilience and objectivity.Be a visible and approachable presence who communicates well at all levels.Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community, staff, and Executive Board, and engage proactively with the wider school community.We OfferA team of staff who are passionate and dedicated.A fully supportive and active governing body who are committed to your continuing professional development.An engaging and varied curriculum.The support of senior leaders across the cluster of schools.A school that sets high expectations for all of its staff and students.Tax free monthly salary and Housing Allowance.School fee discounts for dependents.Annual flight allowance and Private Medical Insurance.Life Insurance Coverage and End of service gratuity.CPD opportunities including Evidence Based Education partnerships.How to ApplyDoha British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.Applicants are requested to complete the Online Senior Leadership Application Form and submit the completed DBS Application Form via the Schrole portal. Only applications with both forms submitted will be considered.If you have any questions, please contact recruitment at the Doha British Schools email address.This role is scheduled to commence in September 2026; however, staff are expected to be in-country by mid-August for orientation and induction.#J-18808-Ljbffr