Housemaster
About This Role
About us
Al Khor International School (AKIS) is a co-educational international institution serving students aged 4 to 18. Owned by QatarEnergy LNG, the largest producer of liquefied natural gas globally, AKIS primarily caters to the children of the company’s employees. With around 4,000 students enrolled across our British and CBSE curriculum programs, we stand as one of the largest international schools in the Middle East. Our campus boasts outstanding facilities and is situated in the Al Khor Community, just 40 minutes north of Doha, Qatar's capital.
The opportunity:
We are in search of a compassionate and energetic housemaster to join our team in August 2025. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated professional focused on enhancing students' personal growth and well-being while raising the standards of learning and achievement. This role presents a fantastic chance to become part of a warm and inviting community within one of the region’s leading international schools.
Skills and qualities:
- Commitment to student well-being and academic success
- Relevant degree and teaching certification
- Experience in a British or international educational setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High degree of cultural awareness and sensitivity
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-time pastoral leadership position
- Promoting and instilling the school’s vision, mission, and values
- Supporting student achievement and overall well-being
- Encouraging positive behavior and responsible citizenship
- Overseeing staff management and fostering professional growth
- Leading school-wide initiatives
What we offer:
- Enthusiastic and eager students
- An engaged and supportive school community
- Exciting leisure and recreational opportunities in a friendly, diverse country with a rich cultural heritage
Our competitive compensation package includes:
- A tax-free salary
- Access to exclusive community amenities, including restaurants, swimming pools, gyms, and various sporting facilities. For more details, please visit http://www.akcommunity.org/
- Free education at AKIS for up to four children
- High-quality professional development opportunities
- Generous housing allowance
- Transportation allowance
- Furniture allowance
- Baggage allowance
- Annual flight allowances for the employee and qualifying dependents
- Medical coverage
- End-of-service benefits
Recruitment requirements:
As part of the hiring process, candidates must submit fully attested degree and teaching certificates, transcripts, and a police clearance certificate.
Please be aware that due to government regulations, we can only accept applications from individuals under the age of 50.
How to apply:
To apply, please click on this link and submit your application for the relevant AKIS job posting.
Only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.
Closing date:
1 February 2025
For additional information about the school, please visit http://www.akis.sch.qa
Al Khor International School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young individuals, and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment. As part of our recruitment procedures, applicants will undergo child protection screening, which includes reference checks with prior employers and a comprehensive criminal background check.