Head of Operations at School

About:

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who embraces innovation and fosters a positive community of learners. The Head of Operations exercises executive authority over a diverse portfolio of non-academic departments at our School. The mandate is to ensure these functions operate with collective efficacy, moving away from traditional silos toward a unified support ecosystem.

Note: We are looking for candidates with prior work expereionce in International School in GCC/Worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

The Head of Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for leading all non-academic functions of the school, ensuring smooth and effective operations, regulatory compliance, and a supportive environment for staff and the wider ISL Qatar community. This includes oversight of Front Office & Office Support, Finance, Human Resources, Advancement, Facilities, IT (non academic operations), and the First Aid Unit. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader with a sophisticated understanding of how complex organizations function within an international context. They must possess the gravitas to influence at the Senior Leadership Team level and the empathy to lead a diverse, multicultural workforce. The Head of Operations should be a caring, inspirational, adaptable, and innovative leader, as well as an outstanding motivator, administrator, and communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. A key competency is the ability to work collaboratively, valuing collective capacity over traditional hierarchies, while nurturing the professional learning and growth of all non academic and operational staff. The successful candidate will play a major role within the Senior Leadership Team, providing high level strategic advisory input to the Head of School and contributing to the overall direction of the school. They will bring a broad range of qualities and competencies, along with a proven track record of leading operational departments in complex international environments.

Preferred Qualifications, Experience and Skills
-8–10 years of leadership experience, within an international school or comparable international environment (experience in the Middle East is an advantage)

- have a record of achievement in senior operational leadership, preferably with experience in the international education sector have extensive experience running one or more non-academic/operational departments including, but not limited to, Advancement, Admissions, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Procurement, Transportation, Canteen, IT, and Office Support in international schools, applying best practices

- be aligned with the ISL Qatar values of integrity, belonging, grit, and kindness and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to navigate and respect diverse cultural norms and practices in an international context

- have strong crisis management skills, including the ability to develop and implement response plans and maintain operational continuity during emergencies

Application Procedure

Candidates who wish to apply should submit the following information:
A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role, key strengths, and motivation for applying to the Head of Operations position at ISL Qatar. Please outline your leadership philosophy and how it guides your approach to leading teams and operations

A current résumé/CV (maximum two pages).

Contact details of three professional referees, including your current or most recent line manager

Pay: QAR15,000.00 - QAR25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person