Principal - Etqan Global Academy, Doha

**Date**:21 Oct 2025

**Location**:QA

**Job ID**:7368

**School**:
**Company**:Nord Anglia Education
- Nord Anglia Education has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an outstanding, internationally experienced leader in education, to drive the ongoing success of a leading bilingual school in Doha.

**ABOUT THE SCHOOL**
- Founded in 2019, Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a K-10 school offering the IBO Primary and Middle Years Programmes, the Canadian Ontario curriculum, and Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education curriculum, which is focused on the delivery of the Arabic language, Islamic education, and Qatari history. It currently educates over 1,800 students, with plans to expand its offering to Grade 12.

EGA’s impressive campus in Al-Kheesa spans 60,000 square metres and includes over 100 classrooms, eight science labs, four swimming pools, two theatres, six sports fields, teaching kitchens, dedicated libraries, and other world-class facilities.
- EGA has recently become part of the Nord Anglia Education family, a dynamic global network of 89 premium schools across 37 countries. This partnership opens the door to world-class collaborations with institutions such as MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, as well as access to the innovative Global Campus. These connections will offer exceptional opportunities for both students and staff to explore, grow, and realise their full potential.

**WHY LEAD WITH NORD ANGLIA?**

At Nord Anglia, the Principal is central to each school’s success. We carefully match leaders to the unique character and needs of each school, ensuring you’re set up to thrive. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your school your way, while operating within a clear framework of expectations that drive excellence across student outcomes, financial performance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.

This transparency of purpose is a strength: you’ll know exactly what success looks like and be supported to achieve it. You’ll be part of our global senior leadership team, collaborating with fellow Principals in your region and across our network to share best practice and elevate your school’s offer.

From day one, you’ll benefit from:

- Regional support teams and peer networks
- The Principal In Role Support (PIRS) programme, including knowledge and support alongside other new Principals. executive coaching and peer to peer mentoring.
- Extensive professional development via Nord Anglia University, including leadership programmes, global conferences, and tailored learning pathways.
- Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, health insurance, accommodation, and schooling for your children.
- The possibility of career progression across school, regional and global leadership roles.

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**

We’re seeking a visionary and strategic leader with fluency in both Arabic and English. You’ll bring deep knowledge of Islamic culture and values and a passion for inspiring high-performing teams. You will understand how to balance educational excellence with commercial performance, and be confident using data to drive improvement and meet clear KPIs across academics, finance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, global environment, contributing to the wider success of Nord Anglia Education while leading your school with clarity, purpose, and ambition.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**Application Deadline**:Sunday 16th November 2026

**Interviews**: Week commencing 8th December 2025

**Start Date**:August 2026 or earlier
- At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures._

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