Job DescriptionWhole School Deputy Headteacher – Student Innovation and FuturesAbout GEMS Wellington School, QatarGEMS Wellington School Qatar is a leading British curriculum international school in Doha, delivering high-quality education from Early Years through to Sixth Form. As part of the global GEMS Education network and the wider Wellington family of schools, we are proud of a brand built on aspiration, belonging and high performance. Our school vision is to be an aspirational and globally minded community of happy, high-performing learners who achieve both personal and academic excellence.
Under the Wellington message of Excellence with Purpose, our work is shaped by three clear pillars: Academic Excellence, Character Development and Future Readiness. Together, these define what it means to be a Wellington learner: academically ambitious, values-led, globally minded and ready to contribute with confidence in a rapidly changing world.
The school serves a diverse and ambitious community, characterised by highly motivated students, supportive parents and dedicated staff. At an exciting stage in its development, the school continues to strengthen its reputation for academic achievement, innovation, personal development and future-focused education. Staff benefit from access to world-class professional development, leadership pathways and collaboration with leading practitioners across the GEMS network.
About The RoleThe Deputy Headteacher – Student Innovation and Futures will sit on the Executive Leadership Team at WSQ and is a key strategic leadership position, central to advancing the Wellington brand and bringing our three pillars to life through innovation, digital transformation and futurefocused learning.
Reporting to the Principal and working closely with our two Vice Principals, the successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of a forward-thinking, technology enabled vision for teaching, learning and student development. The role will ensure that students are equipped with the digital fluency, global competencies, character strengths and future-ready skills required to thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving world.
The post holder will also oversee careers education, student pathways, global skills development and alumni engagement, ensuring a coherent and aspirational futures programme across all key stages. In addition, the role includes line management of the Assistant Headteacher – Head of Sixth Form, ensuring strong alignment between innovation, futures provision and post-18 outcomes.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced senior leader with a passion for digital
innovation, educational transformation and preparing students for life beyond school.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Deputy Headteacher – Student Innovation and Futures will:
In doing so, the post holder will help ensure that Academic Excellence, Character Development and Future Readiness are not simply statements of intent, but lived priorities embedded across curriculum, culture, wider learning and student pathways.
Digital Strategy and Innovation (Core Focus)
Futures, Careers and Pathways
Sixth Form and Student Progression
Global Skills, Scholarships And Enrichment
Alumni and Community Engagement
Character and Personal Development
Leadership and ManagementThe Deputy Headteacher – Student Innovation and Futures will:
Whole School ContributionAs a member of the Senior Leadership Team at GEMS Wellington School Qatar, the Deputy Headteacher will help lead a school culture where Excellence with Purpose is visible in the daily experience of students, staff and families. The Deputy Headteacher will:
Skills DescriptionPersonal QualitiesThe successful candidate will demonstrate:
As a GEMS employee you can be guaranteed of an excellent, well-resourced professional environment, including working alongside highly driven, committed colleagues and fabulously polite and dedicated students. You will have access to significant further professional development opportunities not only at school level but also as part of the wider GEMS Wellington cluster and GEMS network.
The post is to commence in August 2027.Qualifications and Experience – The successful candidate will have previous senior leadership experience. They will also have a degree and Qualified Teacher Status. Further professional development in the form of NPQSL / NPQH or Masters in Education is desirable but not essential.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application, submitting your full CV along with a Letter of Application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes for the role.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 12th November. Early applications are encouraged.GEMS Safeguarding
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.
