Head of girls' school - qatar

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit aHead of Girls’ Schoolto join Etqan Global Academy in Doha, Qatar.We are looking for an exceptional leader to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Girls’ division (PYP and MYP). This role is responsible for driving high academic standards, strong pastoral systems, and a culture rooted in inquiry, integrity, and ambition.Working closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in strengthening IB programme delivery, supporting authorisation processes, and preparing for future expansion into the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP).The role:We seek an individual to join as aHead of Girls’ Schoolwhere your focus will be:Providing clear strategic direction aligned with the school improvement plan and IB philosophyLeading high-quality implementation of the IB PYP and MYP programmesEnsuring curriculum coherence, progression, and alignment across phasesDriving high standards in teaching, learning, and assessmentSupporting IB evaluation, authorisation, and compliance processesPromoting inquiry-based, concept-driven learning and international mindednessEstablishing a strong pastoral culture focused on wellbeing, safeguarding, and student developmentEmbedding character education aligned with Qatari values and school ethosLeading, coaching, and developing teaching and support staffDriving accountability, performance, and professional developmentBuilding strong relationships with parents and the wider school communityContributing to enrolment growth and overall school developmentThe Successful Candidate will possess:Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject (essential)Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, B. Ed. or equivalent)Master’s Degree in Education or Educational Leadership (strongly desirable)Proven senior leadership experience within anIB PYP and/or MYP settingStrong understanding of IB standards and practicesExperience supporting IB evaluation or authorisation processesDemonstrated success in raising academic standardsStrong pastoral leadership experienceExperience working in diverse or bilingual environmentsAbility to lead school improvement and manage change effectivelyNord 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 collaborations with organisations such as UNICEF, MIT, IMG Academy and The Juilliard School place us at the forefront of educational thinking, creating life-changing opportunities for students.By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a global, innovative and collaborative team.To ApplyApplications must be submitted via the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.Nord Anglia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks.