Head of Primary: Lead IB PYP & School Growth

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

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.