General Secretary- August 24th 2026 Start date

General Secretary required for Doha English Speaking School - Start date August 24th 2026

Doha English Speaking School is Doha's leading not-for-profit school, renowned for its outstanding reputation in teaching and learning. In March 2023, DESS was rated Outstanding by PENTA International. The school is a proud member of prestigious organisations such as IAPS and BSME.

As a dynamic preparatory school with a clear vision, we place learning at the heart of our mission. Our students represent 45 nationalities (with 62% being British), creating a vibrant culture of success and enjoyment. Led by a dedicated and talented team of educators, we work collaboratively to uphold the highest academic standards while fostering a joyful and supportive working environment.

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and welcoming General Secretary to join our busy and friendly admin team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing excellent administrative and customer service support.

As the first point of contact for many of our families, visitors and staff, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the School office.

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar and Drive).
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Arabic is desirable but not essential.

Candidates will be required to have their educational certificates attested by a notary public and stamped by the Qatari Embassy in the country where they were issued, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar.

Interviews will be held in June 2026.

We invite you to visit our school website at https:ww.dess.org to find out more about us. We look forward to receiving your application.

We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Doha English Speaking School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo enhanced safeguarding checks and provide an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate) or a local national equivalent, as well as a police clearance for any country of residence over the last ten years. We also require a copy of your birth certificate, and marriage certificate or deed poll documents for any name changes.

Candidates may be asked to complete video questions. Please check your emails regularly.

Link to the Job Description

The closing date for applications is the 29th of June 2026.