At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a dynamic secondary school team to achieve academic excellence.
- Company: Join Nord Anglia Education, a global leader in international education.
- Benefits: Be part of a diverse community with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with prestigious institutions like MIT and Juilliard for innovative educational experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives in a newly established IB World School.
- Qualifications: Must have teaching qualifications and significant leadership experience in an IB school.
The predicted salary is between 31537 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Etqan Global Academy (EGA), Doha, Qatar
Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a newly established IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Secondary to provide visionary leadership across our secondary school, driving academic excellence, developing a high-performing team and embedding a culture of high aspiration and international-mindedness.
The role:
- Providing strategic leadership and direction for the secondary school in line with the IB MYP philosophy and EGA's School Strategic Plan
- Championing the IB Middle Years Programme and ensuring high-quality, concept-driven and inquiry-based teaching and learning
- Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing secondary teaching team through coaching, appraisal and CPD
- Driving whole-school improvement through effective monitoring, evaluation, data analysis and self-review processes
- Building strong, positive relationships with students, parents and the wider school community
- Collaborating with the Principal, MYP Coordinator and SLT to deliver the School Improvement Plan
- Ensuring excellent student welfare, pastoral care and wellbeing across the secondary school
- Overseeing timetabling, curriculum planning and academic reporting for the secondary school
- Promoting student agency, the IB learner profile and international-mindedness across all year groups
The Successful Candidate will possess:
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent) and a relevant degree
- Significant senior leadership experience in an IB school, with a strong knowledge of the MYP
- A proven track record of school improvement and raising student outcomes
- Experience leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teaching teams
- Excellent data literacy and the ability to use assessment information to drive improvement
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
- International school experience, ideally within the Middle East (desirable)
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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