Deputy Head of Secondary

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 IGSEs, 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.

About the role

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

About you

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.

• 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.

Please refer to the job description of the role for the following information:

• Job purpose
• Reporting to
• Key relationships
• Key results areas
• Performance measurement

Benefits

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a fast-paced and growing family of 87 international schools in China, Europe, the Middle East, South-East Asia and The Americas, providing outstanding education to over 90,000 students from preschool to 18 years of age. Our schools are united by one philosophy—we are ambitious for our students, our people, our community and family of schools. This means that we want every student to achieve more in our schools, than in any other schools in the world. We ensure this through personalised learning enhanced with bespoke global opportunities such as Juilliard, MIT, IMG, and UNICEF. We learn from the best and with the best.

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.

We offer a professional working environment and an attractive remuneration & benefits package.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in a rapidly growing country which is perhaps best known for successfully hosting the World Cup in 2022. Qatar is a great place to be based for travel and enjoys a lovely climate most of the year.

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• A master’s degree in the field of education or an NPQH qualification
• Previous international experience

PERSONAL QUALITIES SOUGHT

• Fluent English speaker
• 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; organized
• Flexible and adaptable; able to handle uncertainty
• Able to delegate effectively

To apply

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.

Start date: 1st August 2026

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 14th January 2026.

Selection process

First stage interviews will be conducted face to face or via Teams, and final interviews will take place in January 2026 in both London and in Doha.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to 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 in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.