Assistant IT Manager required for Doha English Speaking School - Start date 24th August 2026 or sooner if possible.
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 have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic IT Assistant Manager to join our prestigious organisation.
Having received Outstanding judgments in all 7 areas of the last BSO (British Schools Overseas) inspection, you will be joining a fast-paced dynamic school which is a thriving organisation in Doha, Qatar, with highly supportive and collaborative structures to promote ongoing growth and development.
We are offering:
- A generous tax free salary
- Opportunities for professional development
- Excellent facilities
- Annual return airfares for sponsored staff
- Private Health Insurance for sponsored staff
- The chance to work in one of the sunniest and most rapidly developing cities in the world!
Candidates will be required to have their degree and transcripts attested by a notary public and stamped by the Qatari Embassy in the country where they were issued.
Interviews will be held in June/July 2026. (Interviews will be arranged in Doha for those already living locally or via video call for international candidates.
We invite you to visit our school website at https://www.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.
The closing date is the 29th of June 2026
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Skills Required
- Degree and transcripts attested by a notary public and stamped by the Qatari Embassy in the country where issued
- Willingness to undergo enhanced safeguarding checks
- Provide an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or local national equivalent
- Provide police clearance for any country of residence over the last ten years
- Provide a copy of birth certificate
- Provide marriage certificate or deed poll documents for any name changes
- Available to start 24 August 2026 or sooner
- Available for interview in June/July 2026 (in-person in Doha or via video call)
What We Do
Doha English Speaking School (DESS) is a premier not-for-profit school in Doha, focused on learning and serving students from 45 nationalities.
