Head of MFL (Secondary school)

Overview

Competitive salary and benefits package, including fully subsidised accommodation (with access to a swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and many other excellent facilities), private healthcare and annual flights to your home country.

Park House English School is one of the oldest and most prestigious British schools in Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1994 by Mrs. Heather Brennan, we are celebrating our 31st year of providing outstanding educational provision. The school has a long history of exceptional success, and we are looking to appoint an outstanding Head of MFL (Secondary school) to join our highly committed team of professionals.

As a passionate educator you will have the highest expectations of all children in the school. The best interests of the children will be at the centre of everything you do. You will be an excellent communicator and confident with technology : someone who works well with children, colleagues and parents. Amongst other things, you’ll be well organised, enjoy being part of a team, have a good sense of humour, be keen to go the extra mile and will want to participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You won’t be afraid of hard work and will be relentlessly focused on ensuring our children are given opportunities for success both in and beyond the classroom. We care about all our staff members and appreciate positive outlooks.

The Role

This role is for a Head of Modern Foreign Languages with the necessary qualifications and experience to lead the MFL department and teach Spanish to A-level. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement across the department. Responsibilities include leading and supporting a team of teachers, overseeing curriculum development for both Spanish and French, and maintaining professional standards. The role also involves quality assurance of teaching and learning, analysing assessment data to drive continuous improvement, and contributing to whole-school initiatives.

In addition, the Head of Department will fulfill the duties of a Secondary School teacher, including serving as a form tutor, offering extra-curricular opportunities, attending planning and professional development meetings after school, and participating in other school events as required. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in teaching British qualifications and possess a proven track record of improving student progress across all ability levels.

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button . Ensure that you include your complete employment and education history. Additionally, please attach the following documents under the “Documents” section :

• CV – Attach your most up-to-date CV, ensuring all gaps in employment or education are explained.
• Supporting Document– Attach a one-page document detailing what high-quality learning means to you and to the children in your classroom.
• Additional Supporting Document– Download the ISP application form under the ‘Attached Documents’ section , complete it, and attach it under this section.

Please note that only applications with the requested documents will be shortlisted.

You should also include the details of three professional referees. Park House English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment, this will cover all countries of residence during that period.

The closing date for applications is 14 October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Successful applicants will begin their position in January 2026 and should be prepared to travel to Qatar from mid to end December 2025.

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