Head of Primary

Etqan Global Academy; Al Rayyan; On-site; QAR 320,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is recruiting for Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar, to appoint a Head of Primary who will lead the IB Primary Years Programme and drive school improvement. The role requires strategic leadership, coaching, and safeguarding in an international school setting.

The successful candidate will oversee curriculum, assessment and reporting; partner with the PYP Coordinator for accreditation; and build strong relationships with parents and the school community.

Qualifications

• A recognised primary teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent) and a relevant degree.
• Significant senior leadership experience within an IB PYP school.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme and transdisciplinary pedagogy.
• A proven track record of raising student outcomes and leading school improvement.
• Experience developing and coaching high-quality teaching teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• International school experience, ideally within the Middle East (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the primary school in line with the IB PYP philosophy and EGA's School Strategic Plan.
• Ensure the highest quality implementation and ongoing development of the IB Primary Years Programme.
• Lead, developing and supporting a talented primary teaching team through coaching, appraisal and CPD.
• Drive school improvement through monitoring, evaluation, data analysis and collaborative planning.
• Build a strong, nurturing school community where every student feels safe, valued and challenged.
• Work in close partnership with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery and prepare for IB accreditation.
• Foster strong relationships with parents and the wider school community.
• Overseeing assessment, reporting and curriculum planning across the primary school.
• Promoting student agency, inquiry-based learning and the IB learner profile throughout primary.

Skills

Strategic leadership

IB PYP knowledge

Coaching teams

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Safeguarding

Education

PGCE/QTS or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

Job Posting Date: 2 Oct 2026

Location: QA

Job ID: 9559

Location: Etqan Global Academy (EGA), Doha, Qatar

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Head of Primary to join Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar.

EGA is a newly established IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). We are seeking an inspirational and experienced Head of Primary to lead our primary school community, championing transdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning and ensuring every student thrives within the PYP framework.

The Role

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for the primary school in line with the IB PYP philosophy and EGA's School Strategic Plan
• Ensuring the highest quality implementation and ongoing development of the IB Primary Years Programme
• Leading, developing and supporting a talented primary teaching team through coaching, appraisal and CPD
• Driving school improvement through monitoring, evaluation, data analysis and collaborative planning
• Building a strong, nurturing school community where every student feels safe, valued and challenged
• Working in close partnership with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery and prepare for IB accreditation
• Fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider school community
• Overseeing assessment, reporting and curriculum planning across the primary school
• Promoting student agency, inquiry-based learning and the IB learner profile throughout primary

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• A recognised primary teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent) and a relevant degree
• Significant senior leadership experience within an IB PYP school
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme and transdisciplinary pedagogy
• A proven track record of raising student outcomes and leading school improvement
• Experience developing and coaching high-quality teaching teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• International school experience, ideally within the Middle East (desirable)

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

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At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.