Secondary Deputy Head

Al Rabeeh Academy is seeking to appoint a Secondary Deputy Head for August 2023. You will be part of a dynamic team that will lead the school in its next period of growth and success.

Al Rabeeh Academy is a beautiful, purpose built school, opened in August 2017 and is a part of a growing network of schools. The Al Rabeeh name has been synonymous throughout the city for high quality education and pastoral care since 1979. Our school is a member of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) which provides excellent opportunities for inter-school competitions, tournaments and CPD.

Al Rabeeh Academy is a bilingual private school from FS1 to Year 13, delivering the English National Curriculum, alongside Arabic. Successful candidates will be highly committed team players with the drive, energy and passion to effectively develop Al Rabeeh Academy's secondary school vision.

Successful applicants will need to have an understanding of the ethos and values of Al Rabeeh Academy, a school with a high population of Arabic speaking students. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, confident in establishing open communication with students, staff and parents.

Applicants must hold a relevant teaching degree and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of teaching in schools that follow the National Curriculum of England. This role would ideally suit an Assistant or Deputy Head with current British experience. This position will have a small teaching commitment.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent knowledge of the NC

• Experience of current UK initiatives and developments in data and assessment as well as teaching and learning

• An environment that promotes excellent teaching, effective learning and high standards of achievement

• The ability to work effectively with the leadership team and colleagues within the secondary team

• An excellent understanding of assessment, monitoring and evaluating of student data

• Experience of using data from internal assessments, standardised tests and external assessments to track student progress

• An understanding of the ADEK policies and procedures around teaching and learning is desirable

• Experience of working with EAL students is essential

Package Details:

• Competitive salary (tax free)

• An initial two-year contract (renewable by mutual consent)

• Furnished accommodation (including utilities)

• Annual return air ticket/allowance

• Medical insurance cover

• End of service gratuity

• Visa arranged by the school

Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages together with a recent photograph, and a scanned degree certificate.

Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or online with the Principal, Mr Riaan Huyser.

Start date for this position will be August 2023.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Al Rabeeh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.