Career Education and Guidance Counselor

Job overview

Doha British School – Al Wakra Campus
Doha British Schools are a group of outstanding international schools providing a high-quality British education to over 4,000 students across Qatar. Each campus offers a strong pastoral programme and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Each of our campuses operates under the experienced leadership of the Principal, supported by the Head of Primary and Head of Secondary. Our schools foster an ethos of high expectations, academic excellence, and personal growth. Character development is central to our culture and embedded in every aspect of school life.

What makes Doha British Schools unique is our unwavering commitment to holistic education. In addition to academic excellence — we nurture students who are ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Established in 1997 at our Ain Khaled campus, DBS has since expanded to include Al Wakra and Rawdat Al Hamama, each offering the same high-quality British curriculum and distinctive Sixth Form pathways. The Ain Khaled campus offers AS/A Levels, the IB Diploma, and BTEC programmes; Al Wakra offers AS/A Levels and BTEC programmes; and Rawdat Al Hamama offers AS/A Levels.

We believe every learner can, needs, and wants to achieve. Character development remains central to our ethos, ensuring our students grow into confident, respectful, and socially responsible global citizens.

All Doha British Schools are accredited by BSO, BSME, QNSA, and CIS. We take pride in our inclusive and diverse community.

Curriculum Overview

Doha British School follows the National Curriculum of England, adapted to reflect Qatar’s culture, heritage, and values. The school provides a continuous learning journey from Early Years through to Sixth Form, combining academic excellence with strong pastoral care and a focus on personal growth.

Across all stages, the DBS curriculum is designed to be relevant, rich, and challenging, blending academic rigour with leadership, creativity, and global citizenship.

Successful applicants must have:

• A recognised educational degree, such as a Bachelor's in Education or an equivalent qualification.
  
• A certified teaching qualification such as a PGCE or QTS with an Early Career Teaching Certificate (the PGCE must be supported by a subject-relevant bachelor’s degree).
  
• Exceptional subject knowledge, with extensive experience teaching the National Curriculum of England.
  
• Experience teaching IGCSE, AS/A Level and BTEC programmes.
• A proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
  
• A strong commitment to contributing to the wider school community through extracurricular activities.
  

We Offer:

• Tax-free monthly salary.
  
• Furnished accommodation inclusive of utilities.
  
• School fee discounts for up to two dependants.
  
• Annual flight allowance.
  
• Medical insurance.
  
• Life insurance coverage.
  
• End of service gratuity.
  
• CPD opportunities including partnerships with Evidence Based Education.
  

This role is scheduled to commence in September 2026; however, staff are expected to be in-country by mid-August for orientation and induction.

How to Apply:

Applicants are requested to complete the Online Secondary Application Form (Google Form) and submit the completed DBS Application Form via the Schrole portal. Only applications with both forms submitted will be considered.

Doha British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email at recruitment@dohabritishschool.com.