HR OFFICER

QatarInternational School in Doha is seeking a Human Resources Officer to run their busy HR department, alongside one other member of staff. The successful candidate will be a native English speaker with a driving license, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have Human Resources experience, preferably within the Middle East, and be responsible for processes and procedures in relation to HR and Immigration.

Duties include but are not limited to:

•  Recording of leave/absence of all administration, IT, maintenance and security staff.
•  Upkeep of personnel files and database with staff information, liaising with payroll in matters of salary and amendment of database with same. 
• Re-orientation of new expatriate staff – organization of flights and accommodation, and the residency permit process (e.g. medical test, fingerprinting) in conjunction with the Immigration Officer.
•  Responsibility for staff accommodation, in conjunction with the office manager and maintenance manager. 
• Administration of staff contracts, letters, medical claims and immigration paperwork (residency permits, exit permits and work permits).

Please apply with a C.V. and covering letter and send to recruitment@qis.org. Closing date: Wednesday 29^th February 2012.

Qatar International School

Deputy Head 2 – Secondary

‘A caring and learning community, respecting diversity and celebrating achievement’

Main Purpose:  Responsible to the Head of Secondary the Deputy will work to support the leadership of the school in successfully developing and improving it, adhering to the school’s vision and guiding principles.

Responsible for:

• Staff Development (QORLA/PD)
• Communication – community – home
• Coordination of Pastoral HoDs
• Tracking pupil progress
• The Student Voice
• Admissions

Teaching and Learning

• Work with Pastoral team and SLT to enhance procedures which ensure that parents are well informed regarding the welfare and progress of their child and expectations.
• Working with the pastoral team and other relevant personnel make further recommendations regarding the student voice
• Monitor and evaluate systems of tracking pupil progress and make recommendations to SLT on further improvements
• Contribute to discussion at SLT level concerning the role of the school and individual in the wider international community and monitor agreed initiatives.
• Provide reports – verbal or written when required
• Model and encourage good practice and high expectations and ensure that staff are clear about expectations (making reference to school data and external data).
• Encourage involvement of parents and work cooperatively with the Parent/Teacher Association

Leading and Managing Staff

• By attending meetings and working with primary school , SMT and SEC ensure that all secondary staff follow local and school procedures for teacher registration.
• Contribute to the development of teacher appraisal scheme for QIS in the light of the above.
• Delegate to relevant staff members and organise teams, setting parameters and assessing their effectiveness.
• Agree targets for personal development with Head of Secondary.

Efficient and Effective Use of Staff and Resources

• Advise Head of Secondary on budgeting matters for staff development, pastoral matters, school development
• Ensure that facilities provide for student and staff welfare and safety within constraints of budget.
• Monitor and evaluate value for money and make recommendations for improvements

Accountability

• Work cooperatively with colleagues to improve standards and to contribute to the schools self-evaluation and improvement planning
• Ensure that parents/students are well informed about welfare matters, progress and expectations

Qatar International School

Deputy Head 1 – Secondary

‘A caring and learning community, respecting diversity and celebrating achievement’

Main Purpose:  Responsible to the Head of Secondary the Deputy will work to support the leadership of the school in successfully developing and improving it, adhering to the school’s vision and guiding principles.

Responsible for:

• Leading curriculum development (coordination of HoDs)
• Target setting/Data Analysis
• Admissions

 Teaching and Learning

• Initiate discussion regarding curriculum development and its effective implementation across all Key Stages.
• Provide reports – verbal or written when required
• Make recommendations on ways in which to develop curriculum to reflect the needs of students, the community and a developing school ensuring breadth and balance.
• Monitor and evaluate the delivery of the curriculum with reference to relevant data
• Using relevant data, recommend  targets for school improvement
• Work with the timetabler to provide the best use of time and resources to deliver the agreed curriculum
• Model and encourage good practice and high expectations and ensure that staff are clear about expectations (making reference to school data and external data).

 Leading and Managing Staff

• Work with SLT to produce and deliver appropriate induction and development – line manage Heads of Department and Careers ensuring that department development plans (in line with secondary development plans) are organised to reflect the school’s vision.
• Delegate to relevant staff members and organise teams, setting parameters and assessing their effectiveness.
• Agree targets for personal development with Head of Secondary.
• Be involved in development , implementation and review of appraisal system

Efficient and Effective Use of Staff and Resources

• Advise Head of Secondary on budgeting matters for curriculum development
• Monitor departments’ effective use of budgets by liaising with Finance Dept. and make recommendations to SLT on developments required
• Ensure that classroom accommodation/allocation provides the best learning environment possible within constraints of budget.
• Monitor and evaluate value for money and make recommendations for improvements
• Have oversight of the inventory of resources for secondary (working with Finance department) and advise SLT on requirements for the future to make best use of resources available.  Ensure that systems are followed when ordering.

 Accountability

• Work cooperatively with all colleagues to create positive and productive teams which improve standards and contribute to the school’s self-evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that parents/students are well informed about curriculum matters including options, external examinations and post-school planning.

Qatar International School

Deputy Head Secondary

Person Specification

This is a Senior Leadership role in a large, developing secondary school and requires a person with excellent and improving leadership skills to work in cooperation with a large team of teaching and support staff.  It is essential that the Deputy is passionate about educational development in an international context and is able to communicate that passion respectfully within the culture of the school and the host country.

As a senior  leader it is essential that the post holder embraces transformational leadership and works to ensure that this approach is firmly embedded in the school.

The post requires:

• Evidence of successful experience in a promoted post in a secondary school
• Evidence of managing, motivating and inspiring staff
• Experience of tracking pupil progress
• Experience in working with students in either an academic or pastoral role at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and preferably beyond
• A clear understanding of school self-evaluation and strategic planning
• A clear understanding and experience of working within the English National Curriculum and external GCSE/IGCSE, AS/A-level examinations (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and understanding of effective assessment practices
• Knowledge and understanding of different teaching and learning styles

Qualifications/Training

• First degree and teaching qualification
• Evidence of personal development – essential

Practical Skills

• Excellent oral and written English
• Ability to implement new policies and initiatives
• Transformational leadership style
• Ability to delegate
• Ability to set targets for school improvement
• Ability to demonstrate sound organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise

Personal Qualities

• A desire to keep abreast of current educational initiative and research
• High standards and integrity
• Enthusiasm, vision, adaptability and resilience
• Confident, positive and approachable
• Committed to professional development
• Advocate a sound educational philosophy and be able to translate it into practice
• Ability to work with others to create and maintain a learning culture
• Ability to create and support teams which operative productively, positively and professionally.