Head of Primary

About the role

Nord Anglia Education is seeking an inspirational Head of Primary to lead Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme and requires a leader who can champion transdisciplinary, inquiry‑based learning while ensuring every student thrives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the primary school in line with the IB PYP philosophy and the school’s strategic plan.
• Ensure high‑quality implementation and continuous development of the IB Primary Years Programme.
• Lead, develop and support a talented primary teaching team through coaching, appraisal and CPD.
• Drive school improvement by monitoring performance, analysing data and facilitating collaborative planning.
• Build a nurturing community where students feel safe, valued and challenged.
• Partner with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery and prepare for IB accreditation.
• Foster strong relationships with parents and the wider school community.
• Oversee assessment, reporting and curriculum planning across the primary school.
• Promote student agency, inquiry‑based learning and the IB learner profile.

Required profile

• Recognised primary teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent) and a relevant degree.
• Significant senior leadership experience within an IB PYP school.
• Deep knowledge of the IB Primary Years Programme and transdisciplinary pedagogy.
• 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.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• International school experience, preferably in the Middle East (desirable).

Required skills

• Data analysis
• Curriculum planning
• CPD
• Appraisal
• Coaching
• Transdisciplinary pedagogy
• Operational leadership
• Assessment reporting