Head of Primary: IB-PYP Leadership & Learning Excellence

Advanced Search; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education seeks a Head of Primary for Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar. The role leads the primary school within the IB PYP framework, guiding teaching teams and driving school improvement aligned with the school strategy.

The successful candidate brings IB PYP expertise, strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to safeguarding. International experience, particularly in the Middle East, is preferred.

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

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for the primary school in line with IB PYP philosophy and EGA's strategic plan.
• 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 with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery and prepare for accreditation.
• Fostering 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

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Organisational skills

Education

PGCE/QTS or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

Nord Anglia Education seeks a Head of Primary for Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar. The role leads the primary school within the IB PYP framework, guiding teaching teams and driving school improvement aligned with the school strategy.

The successful candidate brings IB PYP expertise, strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to safeguarding. International experience, particularly in the Middle East, is preferred.