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. 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. <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> The role: We seek an individual to join as Head of Primary where your focus will be: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Providing strategic and operational leadership for the primary school in line with the IB PYP philosophy and EGA's School Strategic Plan</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Ensuring the highest quality implementation and ongoing development of the IB Primary Years Programme</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Leading, developing and supporting a talented primary teaching team through coaching, appraisal and CPD</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Driving school improvement through monitoring, evaluation, data analysis and collaborative planning</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Building a strong, nurturing school community where every student feels safe, valued and challenged</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Working in close partnership with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery and prepare for IB accreditation</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider school community</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Overseeing assessment, reporting and curriculum planning across the primary school</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Promoting student agency, inquiry-based learning and the IB learner profile throughout primary</li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> The Successful Candidate will possess: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">A recognised primary teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent) and a relevant degree</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Significant senior leadership experience within an IB PYP school</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Deep knowledge and understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme and transdisciplinary pedagogy</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">A proven track record of raising student outcomes and leading school improvement</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Experience developing and coaching high-quality teaching teams</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">International school experience, ideally within the Middle East (desirable)</li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> Please see full job description <a title="" href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:ba171b74-5872-4219-8c79-3e8f78e8c44f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>About Us 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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