Head of Primary (August 2025)

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 (Khuzam)

RAK Academy (Khuzam) provides both primary and secondary British and IB learning pathways from Pre-K to Grade 12 for 1600 international and local students. We are looking to appoint a talented and passionate Head of Primary.

Primary School

The school is centrally located in the beautiful and peaceful emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The British curriculum, combined with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered from Pre-K to Grade 5. RAK Academy is accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) and International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO).

The Role

The Board of RAK Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Primary to lead the Primary School from August 2025. The Head of Primary will be expected to provide professional, highly effective leadership and management that will achieve outstanding results in all aspects of the school. The successful candidate will promote an inspiring vision and clear direction that is shared by all members of the school and the Senior Leadership Team. Ultimately, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that the curriculum, teaching, and assessment practices inspire high levels of engagement, achievement and progress for students of all abilities.

Remuneration Package

● Attractive tax-free salary inclusive of housing allowance.

● Flights at the beginning and end of contract for employee, spouse and dependants 18 years and below.

● Medical coverage for employee, spouse and 2 dependent children 18 years and below.

● Annual travel allowance for employee, spouse and dependants 18 years old and below.

● Two free school places for children 18 years old and below.

For an informal discussion with the Executive Vice Principal about this opportunity, please contact his PA, Haneen Waleed on +971 (0)7 236 2441, or Haneen.waleed@rakacademy.org  

How to Apply

To apply for the post, please visit complete the TES application form and submit your up-to-date CV and a letter of application. The letter should incorporate how you meet the person specification, why you are applying for the position and what attributes and qualities you would bring to the role. Full details can be found in the candidate pack below. 

Key Dates

• Closing date: 3rd January 2025

• First Round Interviews: WB Monday 13th January 2025

• Final Round Interviews: WB Monday 27th January 2025

RAK Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant background checks.

RAK Academy reserves the right to appoint a successful candidate prior to the closing date, and so an early application is advantageous.