Job ID: S-QA-5955 - Assistant Head Teacher (Teaching & Learning), Secondary School

About the SchoolThe Royal Grammar School Guildford Qatar (RGSGQ) has developed a strong partnership with the Royal Grammar School Guildford in the United Kingdom, one of the UK’s leading independent schools with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.RGSGQ is an all-through British international school offering a co-educational education for students aged 3 to 18 years. Since opening in 2016, the school has grown to over 785 students and continues to develop its reputation as one of Qatar’s leading British schools.Students follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum for England, IGCSE qualifications and AS Level programmes, delivered by highly qualified teachers in an environment where academic excellence, wellbeing and character development are equally valued.Our modern campus, located just 20 minutes from Lusail and The Pearl, offers outstanding facilities including specialist teaching spaces, science laboratories, an Astro Turf, sports hall and outdoor swimming pool.Our Vision and ValuesAt RGSGQ, we believe in preparing students for success in an ever-changing global society.We inspire our students to become:Independent learnersCritical thinkersCreative problem solversResilient individualsCollaborative leadersResponsible global citizensEverything we do is underpinned by our core values:InclusivityScholarshipIntegrityCollaborationCourageRespectInspire Excellence. Develop Outstanding Teachers. Transform Learning.Royal Grammar School Guildford Qatar is seeking an exceptional, innovative and inspirational educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher (Teaching & Learning), Secondary School.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with a passion for developing outstanding teaching, coaching teachers, improving classroom practice and ensuring every student receives an exceptional learning experience.Working closely with the Head of Secondary and the Principal, the successful candidate will lead the strategic development of teaching and learning across the Secondary School while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.About the RoleThe Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) provides strategic leadership and management of:Teaching and LearningProfessional DevelopmentCoaching and Instructional LeadershipQuality AssuranceCurriculum ImplementationStaff Performance and AppraisalLearning Technologies and InnovationSchool ImprovementInspection ReadinessStudent AchievementThe successful candidate will be responsible for embedding outstanding classroom practice, developing highly effective teachers and ensuring consistency and excellence across all departments.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipThe successful candidate will:Support the Head of Secondary in delivering the school’s vision and strategic priorities.Lead whole-school teaching and learning initiatives.Promote a culture of continuous professional improvement.Contribute to Senior Leadership Team decision making.Deputise for the Head of Secondary when required.Lead strategic projects to improve educational outcomes.Teaching and LearningLead the school’s Teaching and Learning Strategy.Develop a shared vision for outstanding classroom practice.Promote evidence-informed teaching approaches.Monitor the quality of teaching through lesson observations, learning walks and work scrutiny.Ensure consistency in teaching standards across all departments.Support Heads of Department in improving teaching quality.Lead instructional coaching programmes.Embed effective feedback and assessment strategies.Promote high levels of challenge, engagement and student independence.Professional DevelopmentLead the school’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.Design and deliver high-quality staff training.Support leadership development across departments.Coordinate induction programmes for new teachers.Mentor Early Career Teachers (ECTs).Identify professional development needs through quality assurance.Promote reflective practice and professional enquiry.Quality AssuranceDevelop and implement robust quality assurance systems.Lead lesson observation programmes.Conduct learning walks and book scrutiny.Monitor departmental teaching standards.Evaluate the impact of professional development.Support departments in achieving