Head of Primary
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Job Posting Date: 25 May 2026 Location: QA Job ID: 9559 School Company: Nord Anglia Education 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.
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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.
Etqan Global Academy (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
- We seek an individual to join as Head of Primary where your focus will be:
- 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
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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.
To Apply
On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
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.
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