Head of Primary
Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam
Al Rayyan, Qatar · Full Time
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- 3 weeks ago
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- Education
- Primary teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS) with a relevant degree
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Job description
About Etqan Global Academy and Role Overview
Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar, a newly established International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, invites applications for the position of Head of Primary. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and seeks a dynamic, experienced leader dedicated to fostering inquiry-driven and transdisciplinary learning while ensuring a thriving educational environment under the PYP framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing visionary strategic and practical leadership aligned with IB PYP principles and the school's strategic objectives.
- Ensuring excellence and continuous improvement in the delivery of the IB Primary Years Programme.
- Leading the primary teaching team by offering coaching, performance appraisals, and professional development opportunities.
- Driving school enhancement through effective monitoring, evaluation, data-driven analysis, and collaborative planning initiatives.
- Establishing a supportive and nurturing primary school community where each student feels safe, valued, and intellectually challenged.
- Collaborating closely with the PYP Coordinator to reinforce program implementation and support IB accreditation efforts.
- Developing strong partnerships with parents and the wider school community to foster engagement.
- Overseeing primary school assessment, curriculum planning, and reporting processes.
- Promoting student agency, encouraging inquiry-based learning, and embedding the IB learner profile throughout primary education.
Candidate Profile and Qualifications
- Holds a recognized primary teaching certification such as PGCE, QTS, or an equivalent qualification along with an appropriate degree.
- Demonstrates substantial senior leadership experience within an IB PYP school setting.
- Possesses deep expertise in the IB Primary Years Programme and transdisciplinary teaching approaches.
- Proven success in enhancing student academic outcomes and leading school improvement efforts.
- Experienced in mentoring and developing high-performing teaching teams.
- Exhibits excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational capabilities.
- Maintains a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
- Experience within international schools, particularly in the Middle East, is desirable.
About Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia Education operates over 80 international premium schools worldwide, educating more than 80,000 students across continents including the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The organization is dedicated to ambition, innovation, and excellence in education, partnering with elite institutions like UNICEF, MIT, IMG Academy, and Juilliard to deliver life-changing opportunities for learners.
Joining Nord Anglia Education means becoming part of an innovative, committed global community with a shared vision for educational transformation.
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
Nord Anglia Education is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals from various backgrounds, abilities, neurodivergent conditions, and protected characteristics. We uphold rigorous safeguarding standards, expecting all staff to prioritize child protection and welfare as a fundamental responsibility.
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree