Position title
Deputy Head of Early Years – British Academies, Doha, Qatar – August 2026 Start
Description

Step into a prestigious international school where innovation meets tradition, and where young learners are nurtured to thrive. As Deputy Head of EYFS, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping outstanding early childhood experiences, guiding a passionate team, and driving excellence across the foundation stage. This is your chance to combine leadership, creativity, and global best practice in one of the Middle East’s most vibrant and welcoming destinations.

Overview

Take the next step in your leadership journey at a prestigious international school in Qatar. As Deputy Head of EYFS, you’ll guide a dynamic team, shape outstanding early years learning, and enjoy the rewards of living in Doha—a city known for its tax-free salary packages, modern lifestyle, and thriving expat community. With world-class amenities, rich cultural experiences, and opportunities for professional growth, Doha offers the perfect balance of career advancement and an exciting life abroad.

The school

School with a unique brand of holistic education

This school is part of a group of premier educational institutions which have created a brilliant future for its students and carved a niche for itself in Qatar over the past 15 years.

With its blend of respectful traditional values, combined with creativity and innovation, this is a vibrant educational environment.  It is also at the forefront of the innovative use of technology to support learning.

Be part of a school which is well-recognised for its quality of teaching which ensures its students consistently achieve the highest possible standards.

Job highlights

  • Play a major role within the senior leadership team
  • Responsible for driving the EYFS team forward strategically, operationally & academically
  • Monitoring & evaluating performance standards
  • Taking a strategic role in the adoption of new learning technologies
  • Competitive tax-free salary & significant benefits

The ideal candidate

  • BA Degree in Early Childhood Studies
  • Advanced Degree or Certification in Educational Leadership
  • Previous leadership in EYFS
  • Experience teaching the British EYFS Curriculum
  • An effective, dynamic leader & positive role model for staff and students
  • Experience of managing staff & undertaking performance reviews

Facts & Figures

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job type: Contract

Duration: 1-2 Years

Salary range: Competitive, tax-free depending on experience

Benefits: Furnished accommodation as per family size, medical insurance, visa, flights for spouse & 2 children, plus free schooling for 2 children

About ASQ:  the perfect match between international schools and candidates

ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional International schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions. 

Kindly send your CV to: Emma Momberg or apply directly online at www.asq-international.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.

Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ Education talent pool, as you could be perfect for one of our future international positions.

Job Location
Qatar
Base Salary
Up to GBP 53 000 per annum
Date posted
February 19th, 2026
Industry
Working Hours
Contract