Deputy Head Teacher (Academic)

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 1300 international and local students. We are looking to appoint a talented and passionate Deputy Head Teacher (Academic) to join our Secondary school.

Secondary School

The school is centrally located in the beautiful and peaceful emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The British curriculum is offered from Grade 6 (Year 7) to Grade 12 (Year 13). All students study IGCSE courses in Grades 9 and 10 and then can opt to follow an A-level pathway or the International Baccalaureate Pathway in Grades 11 and 12. Students also study additional subjects as stipulated by the Ministry of Education (MOE). RAK Academy is accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) and International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO).

The Role

RAK Academy, Khuzam is looking for a passionate, creative, and driven Deputy Head Teacher (Academic) to join a high functioning and forward-thinking senior leadership team. We have a distributed leadership approach and ensure that our students are at the centre of every decision we make. The successful candidate should be able to work effectively with the team but at the same time be self-motivated and self-reliant.

Essential 

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree plus a Post-Graduate qualification in Education.

• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). 

• Have a proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice. 

• Trained in British Curriculum or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

• Strong ability to use technology to support teaching and learning. 

• Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and parents. 

• Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate. 

• Be able to interpret whole school and student level data

• Be highly proficient in the use of technology to support teaching and learning

• Have previous experience in a position of responsibility as a senior leader/middle leader

• Experience of leading a team and working with various teams

• Have excellent communications skills – both spoken and written

• Excellent people management skills

Desirable (not essential)

• NPQSL

• Strong and proven pedagogical understandings, based on research and best practice

• International Baccalaureate experience and knowledge  

• Experience as Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher or equivalent role

• Experience of using Google suite, e.g., Google classroom

The School Offers 

• A tax-free salary inclusive of housing allowance. 

• Annual travel allowance for self, spouse and up to two (2) dependent children aged 18 years and below. 

• Medical insurance for self, spouse and up to two (2) dependent children aged 18 years and below. 

• Visas for self, spouse and up to two (2) dependent children aged 18 years and below. 

• School places for up to two (2) dependent children aged 18 years and below. 

• Access to our professional development opportunities both internally and externally.

How to apply

• Complete the TES application form using the quick apply function.

• Applications must include an up-to-date CV as an attachment and a letter of application indicating your suitability for the role.

• Your application must include the contact details (email and phone) of at least three referees