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Required: April 2025 or earlier
‘Preparing students for a Global World one year at a time’.
Founded in 2014 GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) is a premier international school offering a world-class American curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 12 to a diverse and vibrant community. Located in the heart of Doha, its state-of-the-art campus provides students with a modern and stimulating learning environment. Our mission is to provide a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, and character development. With currently over 1400 students on roll GAAQ has a multi-cultural student population that continues to grow. The school has been placed in the ‘Top 10 International Schools in Qatar’ and named as one of the ‘Most valuable schools to watch in the Middle East’.
After 8 years at the helm of this wonderful school, Mark Lentz is moving closer to home to take up a post in Panama. GEMS Education and the GAAQ Community are seeking an inspiring and dynamic Head of School/CEO to lead the school into its next chapter of success.
Skills
The successful candidate will be able demonstrate that they are:
- A strategic thinker by taking a long-term view to guide the school’s strategic direction and ensuring that the vision is aligned to today’s competitive, global economy.
- A powerful communicator through delivering clear, pro-active and effective two-way communication (both orally and in writing) that expands understanding, listens to and respects the differences of all stakeholders.
- A leader that can provide direction, set expectations and inspire their staff through role modelling. Communicating goals and expectations clearly, then delegating and empowering others.
- Able to deliver results and drive achievement by displaying high levels of energy, coaching others, and holding everyone to account including themselves.
- Able to develop high performing teams and build effective relationships through collaboration and risk taking.
Application Process:
Applications should be made by email to principalrecruitment@gemseducation.com (Subject: Head of School/CEO - GAAQ) with your resume, including the names and contact details of 3 referees and a cover letter outlining your vision and leadership philosophy. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role before applying please email Summer Hamad at principalrecruitment@gemseducation.com.
Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow at GEMS American Academy Qatar. Your journey towards educational excellence starts here.
All GEMS Education staff have a responsibility to ensure the welfare of our students at all times and this duty of care to students is paramount. Every GEMS school has an independently chaired safeguarding committee to ensure compliance, and our rigorous staff vetting procedures require pre-employment background checks to be undertaken before any appointment within a GEMS school is confirmed.
Visit the school website at: www.gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com and GEMS Education on www.gemseducation.com
Closing date: Monday 15th July at 8am GST.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
GEMS AMERICAN ACADEMY - QATAR
GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) is a Pre-K to Grade 12 School with over 1070 students from 60 nationalities. We offer an enriched American curriculum with an international perspective based on U.S. National Common Core Standards. We ensure that students are provided with exceptional learning experiences that lead to a consistently high level of achievement. Our school is a purpose-built state-of-the-art center of inspirational learning that enables students to make decisions independently and solve problems effectively. Our leadership team is comprised of the Head of School, Upper and Lower School Principals, Assistant Principals and Grade Level/Department Leaders. Collectively with students, parents and teachers they develop the strategies that will be used to achieve our school’s mission and vision. Next year GAAQ will enter its seventh year in operation. While still a relatively young school, we already have a well-established reputation, and have one of the highest parent satisfaction rates in our network.