Head of School

Reports To: Superintendent
Supervises: Deputy Head of School, Principal

Job Summary:
The Head of School provides leadership to promote and support the mission, vision, and values of the school across multiple campuses. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, this role maintains effective working relationships with all members of the school community and oversees efficient, productive day-to-day operations while fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Administration:

• Communicate the school’s vision and mission to all stakeholders regularly

• Supervise the Senior Leadership Team and delegate duties appropriately

• Provide leadership to the total educational program of the school

• Implement policies outlined in the EMS Policy Handbook

• Oversee preparation and implementation of the annual budget

• Collaborate with the Executive Council on handbook development, school calendar, and admissions procedures

• Oversee maintenance, custodial, housing, and food service contracts (if applicable)

Staff Management & Development:

• Responsible for recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff

• Oversee staff orientation and professional development strategy

• Approve expenses for individual professional development activities

• Develop promotional materials for staff recruitment

Student Safety & Discipline:

• Ensure safety and security of students in all educational programs and activities

• Ensure school discipline policy is documented in handbooks and consistently followed

• Oversee development of promotional materials for student recruitment when necessary

Curriculum & Academic Oversight:

• Collaborate with Director of Curriculum/Head of Teaching and Learning for curricular consistency

• Oversee ordering of curriculum materials and textbooks

• Maintain awareness of curriculum innovations outside the school

• Support curriculum review and program implementation

Compliance & Accreditation:

• Ensure compliance with all local legal requirements (MOEHE, SHC, Civil Defence, etc.)

• Collaborate with accreditation teams for Qatar and international accreditations

• Establish and update emergency procedures for the school

• Accountable for all health and safety aspects of the school

Community & External Relations:

• Attend all School Board meetings

• Liaise with MOEHE representative assigned to the school

• Provide monthly Campus Report to the Superintendent

• Maintain positive relationships with school community and external organizations

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate superior

Job Requirements (Selection Criteria):

• Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration

• Experience: Minimum of ten years of senior leadership experience in international schools (experience with British/Cambridge curriculum preferred)

• Competencies:

  • Demonstrated strategic leadership ability

  • Passion for innovative teaching, inclusion, and student engagement

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Strong academic management and collaboration skills

  • Ability to foster team culture and manage staff effectively

  • Expertise in planning, organizing, and implementation

  • Ability to develop and implement learning strategies

  • Budget preparation and financial oversight capability

  • Patience and flexibility with varying schedules

  • Language proficiency: English

• Additional Preference: Experience with accreditation processes (NEASC or similar)