Head of Infant School

Female Head of Infant School

Location:Doha, Qatar

Overview

Byron Recruitment is seeking an experienced and inspiring Female 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 Infant 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

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

What the Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead and shape the vision and direction of the Infant School

• A collaborative and supportive school community

• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s early educational experiences

• Ongoing professional growth and leadership development opportunities

• International leadership experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Tax-free salary

• Free accommodation

• Annual flights

• Healthcare coverage

• Annual bonus

• Free tuition for one child