Deputy Head of Secondary

School:
Compass International School Doha

Deputy Head of Secondary

Compass International School Doha

Compass was established in 2006 to provide a premium British education to both expatriate and local Qatari families. We have three campuses;
Al Themaid and Madinat Khalifa educate students from Early Years through to Secondary whereas Gharaffa is a stand‑alone Primary campus for children aged 3‑11. All campuses offer a bespoke British curriculum. Secondary students can select from a wide range of IGCSEs, AS and A levels. Additionally, we offer the prestigious IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. All three sites offer a warm, friendly learning environment with our students at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud of our outstanding teachers and our community feel. As for Qatar, a sunny climate year‑round and an airport with fantastic global connections ensures the continued popularity of this destination for expats.

Our school has Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), COBIS and AoBSO.

To learn more about our school, please visit our website

A key member of the CISD Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Head of Secondary plays a key leadership role in supporting the effective operation, strategic development, and overall academic and pastoral success of the Madinat Khalifa Secondary School. Working closely with the Head of Secondary, the Deputy Head ensures high‑quality teaching and learning, promotes a positive school culture, and contributes to the continuous improvement of staff, students, and school programmes.

Finally, you will ensure the vibrant parent community at Madinat Khalifa continues to feel connected and involved with the school.

A strong communicator, you will possess significant teaching and school management experience. Ready to lead the school on its journey of continuous self‑improvement, you will be a qualified teacher with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a Secondary school. Additionally, you will have extensive experience in leadership and management, gained either in the UK or a respected international school.

Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practices with colleagues and peers. As a strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents across both our school and the wider Nord Anglia Education communities.

You will have the following essential attributes:

• university degree
• teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE/PDGE)
• teaching experience in a UK and/or international context
• strong working knowledge of the English national curriculum as relevant to your subject

Additionally, you must be a fluent speaker of English, either at native or near‑native level.

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.

• A university degree and a teaching qualification
• At least 5 years of teaching experience within the British curriculum
• A proven record of successful leadership at a senior level
• A master’s degree in the field of education or an NPQH qualification
• Previous international experience

• Values‑led approach; integrity and honesty are paramount
• Reliability, loyalty and commitment
• Personal confidence and presence
• Energetic and positive with a ‘can‑do’ approach
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Approachable to all; able to show respect and display cultural sensitivity
• Sense of humour and grace under pressure
• Ability to understand complex issues and solve problems
• Able to manage own time and prioritise; organised
• Flexible and adaptable; able to handle uncertainty

Please apply for this vacancy using our recruitment portal.

Online applications should contain a CV, a two‑page letter of application, and the details of three professional references, one of which should be your current Head Teacher/Principal.

1st August 2026

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