Head of Girls' School

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Head of Girls’ School to 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).

We seek an individual to join as a Head of Girls’ School where your focus will be:

Providing clear strategic direction aligned with the school improvement plan and IB philosophy

Leading high-quality implementation of the IB PYP and MYP programmes

Ensuring curriculum coherence, progression, and alignment across phases

Driving high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment

Supporting IB evaluation, authorisation, and compliance processes

Promoting inquiry-based, concept-driven learning and international mindedness

Establishing a strong pastoral culture focused on wellbeing, safeguarding, and student development

Embedding character education aligned with Qatari values and school ethos

Leading, coaching, and developing teaching and support staff

Driving accountability, performance, and professional development

Building strong relationships with parents and the wider school community

Contributing to enrolment growth and overall school development

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 an IB PYP and/or MYP setting

Strong understanding of IB standards and practices

Experience supporting IB evaluation or authorisation processes

Demonstrated success in raising academic standards

Strong pastoral leadership experience

Experience working in diverse or bilingual environments

Ability to lead school improvement and manage change effectively

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 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.

Applications 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.