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Certified IB Elementary School Principal

Etqan Global Academy is seeking experienced IB Primary, Native English-Speaking Principal to join the Academy for the year 2019.

Background

EGA is a newly established academy offers advance education model in Doha, Qatar; an IB (PYP) in addition to the Qatari local curriculum for Arabic Language, Islamic and Social Studies. We plan for natural growth up to grade 12 in successive years. EGA is anticipated to begin operation in September 2019. Although a young school, the Operator of EGA enjoys over 15 years of experience establishing and managing international schools in the Middle East region.

EGA education philosophy emphasizes inquiry, stimulates curiosity, and fosters comprehension and creativity. Students at the EGA acquire and practice strong leadership skills and develop a sense of global responsibility.

School Campus

The school operates out of a purposely built campus that comprises separate buildings for male and female students, one serves kindergarten to grade 9, and one serves G10-12. Total enrollment capacity of the campus is +2000 students. The land plot size is 60,000M2, which is located in the North site of Doha.

Job Purpose

Our aim is to be the best rated outstanding innovative academy that develops student’s independent and team learning skills with strong support in all academic areas. The Principal will play a crucial role in ensuring that these goals and standards are met.

Deadline: Open until position filled

Posted: March 2019

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Location	Doha, Qatar
Start Date	August 2019
Contract Length	2 Years
Eligible Candidates	Director/Principal
Student Level	All Levels
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary (Starting at 40,000USD annually)
Individual or family furnished accommodation
Private medical Insurance
Annual summer vacation with airfare to country of residence
Transportation
End-of-service gratuity
Residency permit fees
Professional Development

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Master
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, New Zealand
Major	Educational Leadership
Additional School Requirements
IB Certification Minimum five years of outstanding educational leadership as an IB School Principal Outstanding experience and philosophy in further developing the culture and ethos of the academy in sustaining high standards A strong understanding of HR management, Admission and Operations Outstanding understanding of pedagogical practices linked to new educational technologies Excellent communication skills Culturally sensitive

About the School

BACKGROUND EGA is an IB PYP accredited school, an MYP Candidate, and a CIS member school that offers an advanced education model in Doha, Qatar in addition to the Qatari Curriculum for the Arabic Language, Islamic, and Social Studies. As of the academic year 2022/2023, we provide schooling to Pre-KG to Grade 8 students, and we plan for natural growth up to grade 12 in successive years. EGA's education philosophy emphasizes inquiry, stimulates curiosity, and fosters comprehension and creativity. Students at the EGA acquire and practice strong leadership skills and develop a sense of global responsibility. SCHOOL CAMPUS The school operates out of a purposely built campus situated on a 60,000 square meter land plot in the Northside of Doha. As of the academic year 2023/2024, our enrollment is nearly 1,600 students; however, the school campus' total enrollment capacity is 4,650 students.