Byron Recruitment is seeking an experienced and inspiring Assistant Head of Infant School for a school in Doha, Qatar. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an educator who is passionate about early years and primary education, committed to high standards of teaching and learning, and able to lead a nurturing, high-performing infant school environment. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the infant school, ensuring excellent academic outcomes, outstanding pastoral care, and a positive, inclusive culture for pupils, staff, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and strategic development of the Junior School
• Create a safe, caring, and stimulating learning environment where young children can thrive
• Drive high standards in teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum delivery across the infant phase
• Support, develop, and inspire teaching and support staff through effective leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing, using data and observation to identify priorities and improve outcomes
• Promote a culture of inclusion, safeguarding, and child-centred practice throughout the school
• Work closely with senior leadership to align infant school priorities with whole-school goals
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, maintaining open and constructive communication
• Oversee planning, staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation within the infant school
• Ensure compliance with school policies, inspection standards, and local regulatory requirements
• Lead school improvement initiatives and contribute to self-evaluation and development planning
• Champion high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and engagement
• Support the induction and ongoing development of new staff
• Represent the infant school positively within the wider school community

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Required Bachelor s degree in Education or a related field
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Significant leadership experience within an infant, early years, or primary school setting
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and effective infant school practice
• Proven ability to lead teaching and learning improvements and raise standards
• Experience in staff management, performance development, and team leadership
• Strong knowledge of curriculum planning, assessment, and pupil progress monitoring
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Organised, proactive, and confident in managing multiple priorities
• Fluent English communication skills

Nice to Have

• Master s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• International school experience
• Experience working within the British curriculum
• Previous experience in a senior leadership role
• Knowledge of school inspection and accreditation frameworks