Board of Governors Vacancy

Being part of the Board is a rewarding experience. You will work in partnership with the DESS Senior Management Team, contributing to the school's and the pupil’s long-term success. As a Board member you will review policies, propose site improvement plans and advise on the use of resources and educational developments.  You will help to guide and improve the operations of the school by supporting DESS in achieving its vision as an international beacon of excellence in education.

The Board aims to drive high standards throughout the school by promoting and maintaining our ethos and strategic direction, whilst providing sound financial guidance.

Governors are expected to attend a Full Board meeting once or twice a term and participate in Sub-Committee meetings (usually one shorter meeting every term, although additional meetings may be convened if deemed necessary). Time spent in school as a Governor will also be expected for particular events and meetings.

If you have the right skills, energy and commitment required, we would love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a Finance Governor and a Premises, Health & Safety Governor to join our team. Please click the respective role for further details.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to, Clerk to the Board of Governors: clerk@dess.org by the 31st of December 2023.

About the roles

Doha English Speaking School Board of Governors

Catherine Martinez

Catherine Martinez

Chairperson of the Board, Parent Governor
Sulaiman Moolla

Sulaiman Moolla

Vice Chairperson of the Board, Non-Parent Governor
HE Hassan Al Thawadi

HE Hassan Al Thawadi

Parent Governor
Alexandra Burgess

Alexandra Burgess

Parent Council Representative
Sally Gale-Key

Sally Gale-Key

Parent Governor, Chair of Curriculum Committee
Michael Gawith

Michael Gawith

Parent Governor
Jose Iralde

Jose Iralde

Non-Parent Governor, Treasurer and Chair of Finance Committee
Tanya Kane

Tanya Kane

Parent Governor
Emily Kelly

Emily Kelly

Non-Parent Governor
Eugene Lim

Eugene Lim

Parent Governor, Chair of Premises, Health and Safety Committee
Kate Ling

Kate Ling

Non-Parent Governor, Chair of HR Committee
Kieron Peacock

Kieron Peacock

Non-Parent Governor
Ali Rana

Ali Rana

Parent Governor
Simon Whitaker

Simon Whitaker

Parent Governor, Chair of Governance Committee
Katrina Wilson

Katrina Wilson

Non-Parent Governor