Primary Head of Learning Support Job Doha area,Baladīyat ad Dawḩah Qatar,Education / Teaching

About us

Doha College is one of the world's leading British International Schools. Proudly not-for-profit and the only school in Qatar listed in both the Spear's School Index and the Carfax Index of the top 150 private schools worldwide, our examination results at (I)
GCSE and A-Level are amongst the best of any school of our type globally.

Guided by our motto "
Excellence for all, Excellence from all
" and our vision of Inspiring Minds
, our vibrant community is underpinned by our Core Values of Discovery
, Courage and Humanity
. We celebrate diversity, foster innovation, and are committed to nurturing confident, compassionate, and intellectually curious learners who approach the world with curiosity, bravery, and kindness.

Our staff are supported through exceptional professional development, including our in-house CPD programme, leadership training, and a coaching culture that helps every teacher continue to grow, embracing discovery and courage in their own development. We value wellbeing and family life, offering comprehensive support for international relocation, professional growth and personal fulfilment, extending the same humanity and care to our staff that we hope they will bring to our pupils.

We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which enables new staff to navigate the challenges of an international move, including a free on-site crèche for primary-aged children.

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

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

The opportunity

We are now looking to appoint a motivated and experienced Head of Learning Support to start immediately.

As the Head of Learning Support, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the department, with responsibility for developing and implementing SEND provision and monitoring and evaluating pupil progress and achievement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working with Primary children with additional learning needs and achieving the very best outcomes for them. Candidates must also have experience of managing and supporting a team to raise standards and improve pupil outcomes.

About

you

As a staff member at Doha College, you are a role model who brings our Learner Profile to life every day. You embody and nurture the qualities we wish to see in every child:

You model the power of learning and the potential of all. You believe every child can succeed and inspire them to discover their strengths through curiosity, creativity, and perseverance, encouraging them to take risks, reflect and grow from experience.

You see the positives in every situation and approach challenges with a can-do attitude. You turn obstacles into opportunities, helping pupils to develop resilience and optimism in their learning journey.

You are excited by challenge, change, and trying new things. You embrace innovation in teaching, seek out new ideas, and encourage your pupils to take risks, reflect, and grow from experience.

You set the highest standards for yourself and others in everything you do. You lead by example, demonstrating integrity, consistency, and a strong sense of purpose in your classroom practice and professional relationships.

You are kind, supportive, and honest towards yourself and others. You foster a classroom culture of trust and empathy, where children feel…