School Secretary

Compass International School Doha was established in 2006 to provide a premium British education to both expatriate and local Qatari families. We have three campuses; Al Themaid and Madinat Khalifa educate students from Early Years through to Secondary whereas Gharaffa is a stand-alone Primary campus for children aged 3-11. All campuses offer a bespoke British curriculum. Secondary students can select from a wide range of IGSEs, AS and A levels. Additionally, we offer the prestigious IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. All three sites offer a warm, friendly learning environment with our students at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our outstanding teachers and our community feel. As for Qatar, a sunny climate year-round and an airport with fantastic global connections ensures the continued popularity of this destination for expats. 

Our school has Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), COBIS and AoBSO.

To learn more about our school, please visit our website

About the Role

The school secretary serves as the face of the school, greeting students and parents and providing them with information. To provide friendly, sociable and welcoming atmosphere to all visitors to the school.

About you

Able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree. Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with school support staff. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Qatar, including that candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree. To be fluent in English and Arabic (verbal and written).

The Successful candidate will possess:

• Preferably under husband/family sponsorship
• 2 years’ experience as a School Secretary 
• Fluent in Arabic and English

Please refer to the job description of the role for the following information:

• Job purpose
• Reporting to
• Key relationships
• Key results areas
• Performance measurement

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a personable, driven individual with a passion for customer service and education. Key skills and abilities include:

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains professional and friendly demeanor.
• Possesses basic computer skills and knowledge of word processing programs.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task effectively.
• Works well with a variety of students, administrators, and parents.
• Possesses excellent telephone etiquette.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Fluent in English both speaking and written

Why Join Us?

When you join Nord Anglia Education, you become part of a global community that offers:

• Professional growth opportunities through Nord Anglia University.
• Collaboration with world-class organizations such as MIT, The Juilliard School, and UNICEF.
• A vibrant, inclusive school community where innovation and creativity thrive.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you are passionate about helping families find the perfect educational environment for their children and want to be part of a world-leading education network, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply

Please apply for this vacancy using our recruitment portal.

Online applications should contain a CV and the details of three professional references.

Start Date: October 2025

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 17th October 2025.

Selection process

Long-listed candidates will be contacted as soon as possible, with initials interviews taking place. 

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.