Head of Arabic/islamic

**Salary**:
Competitive tax-free salary + visa + housing allowance/provided accommodation + relocation allowance + annual flight allowance + more

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
August 2025

6 January 2025

**Job overview**:
**Position: Head of Arabic/Islamic**:
**Location: Raha International School - **Gardens** Campus,**:
**Job Overview**

We seek an inspired and passionate **Head of Arabic/Islamic** Teacher** to join our dynamic school community. If you are driven to innovate, excel in your field, and collaborate with talented educators in a truly international setting, **Raha Gardens Campus** could be the perfect place for you.

**About Us**

**Raha Gardens Campus** is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We are an IB continuum school offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.

Our diverse community comprises over 90** **nationalities, where over 40** **mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We cater to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and our facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.

As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.

**Qualifications**
- A minimum of 5 years of Head or Deputy Head of Arabic/Islamic
- Fluency in Arabic and English; additional languages are a plus
- Experience teaching the **IB** is desirable but not essential

**Desired Attributes**
- A passion for education and a commitment to nurturing each student’s potential
- A strong understanding of best practices, current pedagogy, and technology-enhanced learning
- Proven ability to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment

**Job Requirements**
- Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned with the curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
- Regularly assess and monitor student progress, using data to refine and improve teaching strategies.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and initiatives that prepare students for a global future.
- Contribute to the school’s vibrant culture by participating in extracurricular activities and school-wide events.
- Stay abreast of educational advancements and participate in professional development opportunities.

**Why Join Us?**

At Raha Gardens Campus, you will work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. We offer:

- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- Access to high-quality professional development opportunities
- A supportive, multicultural community of staff, students, and parents

**How to Apply**

**]** by 6th January 2025.**:
**Safeguarding**:
**About **Raha International School**:
**Raha International School**
- PO Box 34150, Khalifa City 'A', Al Raha Gardens- Abu Dhabi- United Arab Emirates+971 556 1567

**Raha International School**:
At Raha International School, a member of the
- Taaleem family of schools
, we believe that a successful education is all about inspired, imaginative teaching, centred on the learner as an individual. We nurture students not only to achieve academic success but also to become true global citizens.

RIS is an
- International Baccalaureate World School
catering for all grades from Early Years 1 to Grade 12. Our school community is made up of over 3,200 students from over 80 nations who collectively speak 45 mother tongues. We pride ourselves on being a big school but a small family

The IB is internationally acclaimed and respected for its relevance in today’s multicultural and increasingly global society. We are also one of the first schools in Abu Dhabi to be awarded the
- Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge's (ADEK)
highest rating of _“Outstanding”_, an amazing achievement for our staff and students.

Our programmes feature an inquiry approach that aligns student interest with what they learn, thereby enriching their natural curiosity and promoting a love of learning. Our team of
- internationally-experienced, skilled and passionate teachers
model the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and encourage students to respect themselves, others and the world around them.

**Campus & Facilities**:
RIS opened its doors to families in 2006 and has become one of the most sought-after schools in Abu Dhabi. In 2019, Raha announced its expansion to a second campus, the Khalifa City Campus.

The
- Gardens Campus
is situated on 14 acres of beautifully landscaped property in the Raha Gardens development in Khalifa City. The campus