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School Principal

Etqan Global Academy

Doha, Qatar

Furnished accommodation will be provided

Roundtrip airfare will be provided

Start date: June 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, Director/Principal

School Requirements:

Education Required: Master
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Major: Education, Educational Leadership
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Jordan, Lebanon

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education Required: Master's degree
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Minimum of 5 years of Educational Leadership experience
Leadership experience in IB is mandatory

Required Certificates:

Teaching Credential/License
IB Certification

Job Benefits:

Competitive tax-free salary
Furnished accommodation
Medical Insurance
Annual summer vacation with airfare to country of residence
Transportation
End-of-service gratuity
Residency permit fees
Professional Development

Job Description:

Etqan Global Academy is seeking an experienced English-speaking IB experienced School Principal.

The right candidate should have:

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

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

BACKGROUND

Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is Canadian leadership led IB PYP accredited school, an IB 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 2025/2026, we provide schooling to Pre-KG to Grade 10 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 2024/2025, our enrolment is 1,850 students; however, the school campus' total enrolment capacity is 4,650 students.

VISION

We aim to prepare future leaders who contribute to the rise and prosperity of Qatar and the world.

MISSION

Our mission is to maintain students' identity while developing their emotional intelligence, enabling them to achieve excellence academically and professionally.

MOTTO

Great Minds DON'T Think Alike!

SAFER RECRUITMENT & CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT

Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo rigorous background checks, including criminal record checks from their current and previous countries of residence.
Provide a minimum of two professional references, including one from their most recent employer.
Participate in comprehensive safeguarding training as part of the induction process.
Adhere to EGA’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which aligns with international best practices and CIS accreditation standards.

EGA upholds a culture of vigilance, and any concerns regarding child protection or welfare will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.

By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge their understanding of and commitment to upholding child protection and safeguarding protocols at all times.

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