Head of School – ACS International School Doha

Qatar

An outstanding opportunity to guide an American IB continuum school, part of the Artemis group, into its next phase of development.

ACS Doha is highly distinctive in the landscape of schools in Qatar: an American International IB Continuum school on an outstanding new campus. The school has recently become part of Artemis Education and the Head of School position is an excellent opportunity to lead ACS Doha in a new phase of its development. The new Head of School will require the vision and experience to sharpen the school’s identity as a true American community school, reinvigorate its offer, strengthen its reputation as a warm and inclusive community, and support it to become one of the leading schools in Qatar and a model for American international education globally.

ACS Doha is a pre-K-12 school, currently of 980 students, with scope for significant expansion in its new home.

The Head of School will be responsible for blending ACS Doha’s existing distinctiveness with the Artemis Promise and approach, which emphasise academic excellence, the development of the whole child, social and environmental responsibility, and a genuine community commitment. Artemis schools integrate their own context-specific curricula, while the Artemis Experience is a framework to ensure that the extracurricular programme and community engagement are a core part of the learning experience. Every Artemis school is deliberately shaped to reflect its local context and culture, supporting the concept of the community itself as a classroom.

ACS Doha’s impressive new campus also provides a great opportunity for the school and its leadership. The campus represents a move away from more traditional institutional layouts to an active, inclusive and practical home that can support innovative thinking and rigorous learning. The campus is a landmark in school design and is already making ACS Doha stand out in Qatar. Making full use of all the campus has to offer will be an important part of the school’s continuing transformation.

This position is a chance for an inspiring, creative and driven Head to reinvigorate all aspects of ACS Doha, to make it a place where a love of learning, fun, challenge and high standards are all part of daily life, and to cultivate a strong sense of purpose. Candidates should have the experience to lead the school community towards a greater level of aspiration that can inspire continual improvement in teaching and learning, drive up attainment, and provide a platform for growth.

The position will suit an ambitious and experienced leader who is eager to work in an environment with huge potential and where they can make a significant difference. The successful candidate will require strong experience in US curriculum schools and good IB experience. However, alongside that curriculum experience, they will require something less tangible – a background steeped in the traditions of American education that will enable them to shape a school identity that really does stand out in the competitive Doha environment.

The position is available for August 2025.

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about the role with Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search, please contact JeanSullivan@rsacademics.com with a copy of your CV/résumé.

Applications for this role will be considered as they are received and there will not be a fixed applications window. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

To apply, candidates should complete an application form electronically and submit it to RSAcademics, together with a letter of application, CV/résumé, and completed data sharing agreement. Please click the Apply Now link accompanying the announcement of this post on the RSAcademics website. You will be taken to an online portal where you will be able to download the application materials. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application. Guidance on the letter of application can be found in the candidate information. Please make sure your letter is tailored to this role; an application letter that is largely generic is discouraged and may lead to your application not being considered.

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44(0)1858 383163.

Artemis Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As an employee you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organization. All staff commit to implementing and adhering to the Safeguarding Policy.

Safeguarding and child protection issues will be discussed throughout the appointment process and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal records and social media checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Key Dates

Applications will be considered as they are received and selected candidates will be invited to preliminary interviews by video call with RSAcademics colleagues.

Further interviews will take place by video call with members of the Artemis team.

Final interviews will take place in Doha. The timing of this visit will depend on the date of application and the circumstances of candidates. Applications will continue to be considered until an appointment has been made.