Full-Time Male Governor / Academic Tutor
Doha, Qatar
Male Candidates only, please.
An international opportunity for an experienced, organised and proactive tutor to support two teenage boys in Grade 12 and Grade 10.
The role combines direct teaching, academic oversight and personal mentoring. The successful candidate will keep both students on track, coordinate their academic commitments and encourage greater independence, confidence and accountability.

Grade 12 – Academic Support & University Preparation
The older student is completing his final school year, preparing for university and competing as an athlete.
Responsibilities
Monitor grades, assignments, assessments and deadlines, identifying opportunities to improve his GPA.
Support English, Environmental Science, Applied Mathematics & Statistics and Middle Eastern Studies.
Ensure work is completed to a strong standard and submitted on time.
Oversee university research, shortlisting, applications, essays, supporting documents, recommendations and correspondence.
Maintain an admissions calendar and coordinate with the school counsellor.
Assess his SAT level and create a structured preparation programme with practice, mock tests and review of weaker areas.
Track SAT examination dates and registration deadlines.
Plan academic work around training, competitions and travel, developing effective time-management skills.

The tutor does not need advanced knowledge of every subject but must recognise when specialist support is needed, coordinate it and ensure the student follows through.
Grade 10 – Hands-On Tutoring & Academic Recovery
The younger student requires closer supervision and substantial academic support. He is conditionally enrolled and must meet the school’s academic requirements by January to remain enrolled.
Responsibilities
Establish school requirements, current grades, missing work and gaps in understanding.
Create an academic recovery plan with measurable weekly targets leading to January.
Provide regular tutoring in Biology, Geometry, World History and English, with particular emphasis on Biology, which he is retaking, and Geometry.
Supervise homework, test preparation and review of mistakes.
Organise school materials and ensure assignments are completed and submitted.
Identify whether difficulties stem from subject knowledge, organisation, preparation or study techniques.
Develop stronger routines and independent study habits.
Mentoring, Organisation & Communication
Maintain a clear overview of both students’ grades, outstanding work and upcoming commitments, taking action before problems escalate.
Build a positive mentor relationship, establish clear boundaries and encourage discipline, responsibility, confidence and good decision-making.
An interest in sport, fitness and nutrition would be valuable, particularly when supporting the older student’s athletic commitments.
Regular communication is essential, with liaison alongside parents & school where appropriate.
Ideal Candidate
Academically strong with experience supporting high-school students.
Familiar with SAT preparation and university admissions.
Highly organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
Patient but firm, with confidence establishing boundaries and accountability.
Good communicator.
Able to build rapport with teenage boys while encouraging independence.
Experience with the American curriculum and student-athletes is particularly beneficial.
Schedule & Package
Working days: Sunday–Thursday
Hours: No more than 12 hours per day
Salary: Competitive package, depending on experience
Accommodation: Separate private accommodation provided
Additional benefits: Flights home and holiday entitlement included
Please send CV and Cover Letter to: info@nicholasashtoneducation.co.uk