Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We seek an individual to join as Head of Primary where your focus will be:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for the primary school in line with the IB PYP philosophy and EGA's School Strategic Plan
• Ensuring the highest quality implementation and ongoing development of the IB Primary Years Programme
• Leading, developing and supporting a talented primary teaching team through coaching, appraisal and CPD
• Driving school improvement through monitoring, evaluation, data analysis and collaborative planning
• Building a strong, nurturing school community where every student feels safe, valued and challenged
• Working in close partnership with the PYP Coordinator to strengthen programme delivery and prepare for IB accreditation
• Fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider school community
• Overseeing assessment, reporting and curriculum planning across the primary school
• Promoting student agency, inquiry-based learning and the IB learner profile throughout primary

Desired Candidate Profile

A recognised primary teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent) and a relevant degree

• Significant senior leadership experience within an IB PYP school
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme and transdisciplinary pedagogy
• A proven track record of raising student outcomes and leading school improvement
• Experience developing and coaching high-quality teaching teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• International school experience, ideally within the Middle East (desirable)