Assistant Head of Department

3 weeks ago


Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates RAK Academy - Khuzam Full time

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.  

The Role 

The RAK Academy Khuzam school is looking for a positive, driven and inspirational Assistant Head of English to join the school’s English Department. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to support the Head of department to deliver the school’s improvement priorities. English is a Core subject and is taught from Grades 6 to 12. In Grades 9 and 10 English and English Literature are taught to all students.. In Grades 11 and 12 English and English Literature are offered as subject options at A-Level.

Essential   

Bachelor’s degree in English Language or Literature.  Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)  Have an excellent understanding of teaching and learning. Have a proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice. Experience of teaching GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level courses. Have a good knowledge of the English curriculum through all Key Stages. Have a broad knowledge of assessment methodology. Be able to interpret student level data. Be highly proficient in the use of technology to support teaching and learning. Be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff with a ‘growth mindset’. Have excellent communications skills.  Be willing to be fully involved in extra-curricular activities


Desirable   

Experience of teaching English for the IB Diploma.   Experience of using Google suite, e.g., Google classroom.  Have a proven record of increasing student outcomes.


The school offers:      

A tax-free salary inclusive of housing allowance.    Single status candidates and teaching couple are encouraged to apply.   Benefits including annual travel allowance, medical insurance, UAE residency visa.   Access to our professional development opportunities both internally and externally.

To apply for this position please use 'QUICK APPLY'

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.

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