About This Role
RAK Academy:
RAK Academy is a family of highly regarded international schools that provide both British and International Baccalaureate curriculum pathways. Our vision is to develop ‘Learning Excellence with a Community Heart’.
By ensuring excellent leadership at all levels throughout our schools we aim to provide our students with a world class education, which is also based on an ethos of sustainability.
RAK Academy Al Hamra:
Located in the south of Ras Al Khaimah in the Al Hamra community. RAK Academy – Al Hamra is a growing primary and lower secondary school delivering an adapted UK National Curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 8 alongside the UAE MOE subjects. Grades 6 to 8 form our brand-new secondary school, opening its doors for the first time in August 2026. We are accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), benchmarked against leading international British schools and are able to fully deliver the ECT induction to teachers.
The Role (Founding Position):
RAK Academy – Al Hamra is seeking a positive, driven, and inspirational founding Head of Arabic to lead the establishment of our new secondary Arabic department. This is a rare opportunity to shape curriculum, culture, assessment systems, and teaching standards in a school opening for the first time in August 2026.
Essential:
• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic or a similar discipline.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (or equivalent)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have an excellent understanding of teaching and learning
• Be highly proficient in the use of technology to support teaching and learning
• Engage, motivate and support students
• Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff and have a growth mindset
• Be willing to be fully involved in extra-curricular activities
• Have excellent communications skills
• Experience of teaching GCSE/IGCSE/A-Level courses (Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply)
Desirable:
National Professional Qualification Middle Leadership (NPQML).
National Professional Qualification Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
Have a proven record of increasing student outcomes.
Experience contributing to or leading curriculum development.
The school offers:
A tax-free salary inclusive of housing allowance.
Single status candidates and teaching couples are encouraged to apply.
Benefits including annual travel allowance, medical insurance, UAE residency visa.
Access to our professional development opportunities both internally and externally.
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RAK Academy Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have undergone a child protection screening to receive an offer of employment. You will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from your home country along with attestation of your qualifications’ and personal documents e.g. Degree, Marriage Certificate etc. The list of checks will be provided to candidates shortlisted for an interview.
Please note:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.