Featured Job

Vice-Principal

The Vice Principal is responsible for the daily operations of the school in absence of the Principal. He/She provides an environment for learning. He/She seeks and utilizes new and exciting teaching methods to build a strong foundation for future education. Work with principal to lead teachers, staff and community members in creating a collaborative learning community.

Posted: September 2021

This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

Location	Doha, Qatar
Start Date	November 2021
Eligible Candidates	Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Compensation package includes:

Tax-free salary
Furnished accommodation including utilities
Unlimited Mobile Internet
Paid summer vacation
Economy class round trip ticket
Medical insurance
Professional Development

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Master
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Lebanon
Major	Education
Additional School Requirements
Character Traits, Experiences and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Education Master's degree in Elementary school administration or equivalent is required. Has a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as an elementary school Vice-Principal; IB experience is an asset International private schools experience Has the ability to adapt to new work environments; Demonstrates a willingness to make life adjustments to accomplish the schools' objectives Culturally sensitive; Is a team player; Demonstrates the ability to identify and develop leadership potential within the staff; Possesses strong conceptual skills and demonstrates the ability to develop and transfer them to staff; Is an enthusiastic visionary, encouraging, self-starter with a high energy level; Has demonstrated success at various levels of development; Has led or participated in various organizations or groups; Competent in integrating technology into curriculum as instructional medium. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Handle all duties of Principal in her/his absence Improve student achievement by nurturing excellent teaching and learning and building a safe and supportive student culture. Supervise students and staff. Support principal by working as a team, backing-up principal’s decision, sharing work and communicating effectively. Use data to inform decisions about instruction. Partner with principal to provide leadership across staff, students and community. Engage parents in student learning and site functioning. Develop and empower teams. Build trust to facilitate change. Plan strategically. Schedule and manage effectively. Manage personal and staff time and priorities. Build and maintain network of support outside the school. Assist in the development and upgrade of school policies.

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.