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Head of Early YearsNORD ANGLIA EDUCATION • cheltenham, south west england, uk
Head of Early Years

Head of Early Years

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION • cheltenham, south west england, uk
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Location: Etqan Global Academy (EGA), Doha, Qatar
Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Head of Early Years to join Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar.
Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a newly established IB World School in Doha, Qatar. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Early Years to lead our Early Years provision, creating a joyful, stimulating and safe environment where our youngest learners are inspired to explore, discover and grow within the IB PYP Early Years framework.
The role:
We seek an individual to join as Head of Early Years where your focus will be:
  • Leading and managing all aspects of the Early Years provision, modelling outstanding practice and setting the highest standards
  • Ensuring high-quality implementation of the IB PYP Early Years framework across the unit
  • Developing a play-based, child-initiated learning environment that nurtures curiosity, independence and a love of learning
  • Leading, mentoring and developing the Early Years teaching team through coaching, learning walks and CPD
  • Building strong, trusting partnerships with parents and families through regular communication and engagement events
  • Overseeing assessment, observation and reporting for Early Years students, including learning portfolio documentation
  • Monitoring and evaluating the quality of Early Years provision and driving continuous improvement
  • Ensuring all safeguarding, health and safety and child protection requirements are met at all times
  • Collaborating with the PYP Coordinator and SLT on whole-school curriculum coherence and school improvement

The Successful Candidate will possess:
  • A recognised Early Years or primary teaching qualification
  • Significant experience in an Early Years leadership role, ideally within an IB or international school
  • Strong knowledge of the IB PYP Early Years framework and play-based, inquiry-led pedagogy
  • A deep understanding of child development and child-initiated learning approaches
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong partnerships with parents and families
  • Experience leading, developing and inspiring Early Years teams
  • A passionate commitment to safeguarding, child welfare and inclusive practice
  • International school experience desirable

Please see full job description here
About Us
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 exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.
By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.
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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