Head of Primary, IB PYP Leader

Tanqeeb; Al Rayyan; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education, a global premium schools group, is seeking a Head of Primary for Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar. The role leads the IB PYP primary program, guides teaching teams and drives school improvement within a dynamic international setting.

You will work closely with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery, ownership of assessment, and community engagement while upholding safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Qualified primary teacher with PGCE/QTS or equivalent and a relevant degree.
• Significant senior leadership experience in an IB PYP school.
• Deep knowledge of IB PYP and transdisciplinary pedagogy.
• Proven track record of raising student outcomes and leading school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the primary school aligned with IB PYP philosophy.
• Ensure high-quality implementation and development of IB PYP.
• Lead, develop and coach primary teaching teams through appraisal and CPD.
• Drive school improvement through monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.
• Build a nurturing school community where students feel safe, valued and challenged.
• Work with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery and accreditation prep.
• Foster relationships with parents and the wider school community.
• Oversee assessment, reporting and curriculum planning across the primary.
• Promote student agency and inquiry-based learning and the IB learner profile.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Primary teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent)

Relevant degree

Job description

Nord Anglia Education, a global premium schools group, is seeking a Head of Primary for Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar. The role leads the IB PYP primary program, guides teaching teams and drives school improvement within a dynamic international setting.

You will work closely with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery, ownership of assessment, and community engagement while upholding safeguarding and inclusive practices.