Head of Secondary - IB MYP Leadership & Impact

Etqan Global Academy; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education in Doha is seeking a dynamic Head of Secondary for Etqan Global Academy to provide visionary leadership, drive academic excellence and develop a high-performing team within the IB MYP framework. You will lead curriculum planning, timetabling, assessment, safeguarding and student welfare while strengthening partnerships with parents and the wider school community in Qatar.

The role requires proven senior leadership in an IB setting and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Must have a PGCE or QTS or equivalent and a relevant degree.
• Significant senior leadership experience in an IB school with strong MYP knowledge.
• Proven track record of school improvement and raising student outcomes.
• Experience leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teaching teams.
• Excellent data literacy and ability to use assessment data to drive improvement.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of all children.
• International school experience, ideally in the Middle East (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the secondary school aligned with IB MYP philosophy and EGA's plan.
• Champion IB MYP and ensure high-quality inquiry-based teaching and learning.
• Lead and develop a high-performing secondary teaching team through coaching and CPD.
• Drive school improvement through monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents and the school community.
• Collaborate with Principal, MYP Coordinator and SLT to deliver School Improvement Plan.
• Oversee timetabling, curriculum planning and academic reporting for secondary school.
• Promote student agency and international-mindedness across all year groups.

Skills

Strategic leadership

IB MYP knowledge

Data literacy

Communication skills

Safeguarding commitment

International school experience

Education

PGCE / QTS or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

Nord Anglia Education in Doha is seeking a dynamic Head of Secondary for Etqan Global Academy to provide visionary leadership, drive academic excellence and develop a high-performing team within the IB MYP framework. You will lead curriculum planning, timetabling, assessment, safeguarding and student welfare while strengthening partnerships with parents and the wider school community in Qatar.

The role requires proven senior leadership in an IB setting and a commitment to