Head of Primary School- Qatar - August 2026
- Country:
- Qatar
- Region:
- School - Middle East
- Curriculum:
- IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 17 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
Head of Primary School from August 2026
Package: Monthly tax free (depending on experience) TBC plus free single occupancy apartment (not shared) and free flights, utility allowance, medical insurance and more. This is a family friendly school offering 75% discount on tuition fees for up to 2 children; flights and medical insurance is free for all dependents.
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who embraces innovation and fosters a positive community of learners. The Primary School (Grades 1-5) is currently enrolling 480 students.
Role:
As a member of different teams across the school, S/He will model the school mission, values, and beliefs in action, particularly with respect to internationalmindedness and intercultural
understanding. A key competency is to be a collaborative team member and value the collective ability of teams rather than traditional hierarchies. S/He will provide exemplary leadership to ensure high professional standards of learning and teaching for staff and continually improving levels of learning and achievement for students.
A school leader should be an inspirational, passionate, and adaptable educator and a caring, creative, and innovative leader. S/He should be an outstanding motivator, learner, administrator, and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of leading school development and preparing students through a caring, stimulating, challenging, well organised and supportive learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
• Minimum of three years as Head of Primary School, Assistant Head or other primary school senior leadership positions, such as a Primary IB Coordinator
• Appropriate teaching and leadership qualifications
• IB teaching experience at the primary level
• Demonstration of a successful history of student-centered leadership while effectively collaborating with teachers as a part of a professional learning community
• Successful experience with the recruitment, development, and retention of teachers
• Experience in building sectional or whole school timetable
• International experience and/or experience working in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience of fostering a positive school spirit amongst students, staff, and the wider community
• Successful experience working collaboratively to effectively innovate, implement and sustain change initiatives
• Previous experience leading school accreditation protocols
• Professional level competency in spoken and written English
This is a wonderfully unique opportunity to join a passionate team of IB educators in a reputable international school located in one of the most flourishing locations in the Middle East. In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience.
Package: Monthly tax free (depending on experience) TBC plus free single occupancy apartment (not shared) and free flights, utility allowance, medical insurance and more. This is a family friendly school offering 75% discount on tuition fees for up to 2 children; flights and medical insurance is free for all dependents.
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who embraces innovation and fosters a positive community of learners. The Primary School (Grades 1-5) is currently enrolling 480 students.
Role:
As a member of different teams across the school, S/He will model the school mission, values, and beliefs in action, particularly with respect to internationalmindedness and intercultural
understanding. A key competency is to be a collaborative team member and value the collective ability of teams rather than traditional hierarchies. S/He will provide exemplary leadership to ensure high professional standards of learning and teaching for staff and continually improving levels of learning and achievement for students.
A school leader should be an inspirational, passionate, and adaptable educator and a caring, creative, and innovative leader. S/He should be an outstanding motivator, learner, administrator, and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of leading school development and preparing students through a caring, stimulating, challenging, well organised and supportive learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
• Minimum of three years as Head of Primary School, Assistant Head or other primary school senior leadership positions, such as a Primary IB Coordinator
• Appropriate teaching and leadership qualifications
• IB teaching experience at the primary level
• Demonstration of a successful history of student-centered leadership while effectively collaborating with teachers as a part of a professional learning community
• Successful experience with the recruitment, development, and retention of teachers
• Experience in building sectional or whole school timetable
• International experience and/or experience working in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience of fostering a positive school spirit amongst students, staff, and the wider community
• Successful experience working collaboratively to effectively innovate, implement and sustain change initiatives
• Previous experience leading school accreditation protocols
• Professional level competency in spoken and written English
This is a wonderfully unique opportunity to join a passionate team of IB educators in a reputable international school located in one of the most flourishing locations in the Middle East. In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience.
- Number Of Students:
- 996
- Student Make Up:
- 70 nationalities (15% Qatari)
- Regional Info:
- Qatar is an exciting option to consider for a rewarding career enhancement opportunity in a reputable school, to immerse oneself into a thriving and welcoming expatriate community and to explore a hospitable and traditional lifestyle among the local people. From sky-scraping tower block communities teeming with hotels, restaurants and bars to a little closer to the ground ancient souks offering a glimpse into the past in their warrens of alleyways and local merchants, Qatar offers a full and colourful insight into a developing Gulf country getting ready for the World Cup.
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Housing:
- 1 bedroom apartment
- Benefits:
- Bonus payment -other, Flights -yearly, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants, Tuition discount for dependants, Utilities paid
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 5.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- Younger than 60