Head of Digital, Sustainability and STEAM

At Rashid and Latifa School (RLS), we place our people at the centre of our mission. Aligned with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision of creating a future shaped by those who can dream it, RLS strives to be the happiest place to work, committed to pioneering education in Dubai. Established by Royal Decree, RLS is dedicated to nurturing future UAE leaders and global visionaries with a curriculum grounded in culture, wellness, play, innovation, and community.

We are seeking a Head of Digital, Sustainability and STEAM to support the implementation and delivery of Digital, STEAM and Sustainability programmes, initiatives and curricula. A full job description can be found as an attachment in supporting documents.

The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in establishing RLS as a 'Global Leader in Education,' delivering an engaging, modified UK National Curriculum in a dynamic and research-driven environment. This role calls for a leader who can embed our principles into the heart of our school, guiding students towards a purposeful and fulfilled future.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, a commitment to professional learning, and a culture of respect where every educator is a valued learning leader.

RLS is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the job profile.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children. As an establishment, we recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and protect children from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Our safeguarding infrastructure will ensure best practice is followed and therefore applicants will be subject to rigorous checks and our interview process will prioritise safeguarding.

As part of our application process, we will ask you to provide details of your full employment history and at least three professional references for the past 10 years (including current Head of School or organisation), which will be verified during the interview process. Please have to hand a copy of your passport, birth certificate, attested educational certificates, police checks for every country in which you have lived and experience letters for the past 10 years.

Applications will only be accepted with the following:

1. A complete application submission using the jotform link provided
2. A CV and supporting documents
3. A statement outlining your educational philosophy of no more than two A4 pages. PDF document to be added as an attachment to the jotform application.

Selection process:

• Deadline for applications is the 13th January 2025, 08:00 (GST)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we get enough applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.