Primary Head of Year

2 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Al Rabeeh Academy Full time
Job Description

Job Overview

Al Rabeeh Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Head of Year for August 2025.

Al Rabeeh Academy is a beautiful, purpose-built school, that 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 develop Al Rabeeh Academy, where there may be opportunities for internal promotion, as the academy grows.

Successful applicants must understand 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 lead by example and play a full part in the Academys extra-curricular activities programme.

Applicants must be fluent English speakers, hold a relevant degree and primary-level teaching qualification and have a minimum of 2 years experience of teaching in schools that follow the National Curriculum of England.

Applicants Must Be Able To Demonstrate

- Excellent subject knowledge of the NC
- Experience in managing a team
- Experience of current UK initiatives and developments
- Strong emphasis and desire to be outstanding in learning, teaching and leading education and believe that children have the potential to reach the highest of expectations when in the right environment
- Capacity to support creative learning and to focus on developing 21st-century learning environments and innovation skills
- Confidence in using IT to motivate and extend students learning experiences
- Experience in using data from internal assessments and standardised tests and external assessments to track student progress
- Experience in teaching EAL students is desirable, but not essential

Package Details

- Competitive salary (tax-free)
- A limited contract
- Furnished accommodation
- Annual return air ticket/allowance
- Medical insurance cover/life insurance
- 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.

Applicants must possess a passport from an English-speaking country.

Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process before 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 Executive Principal, Mr Riaan Huyser.

The start date for this position will be Aug 2025.

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.

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