Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in English or a related subject, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (or equivalent), and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Essential skills include an excellent understanding of teaching and learning, proficiency in using technology to support education, the ability to engage, motivate, and support students, and strong communication skills. Experience teaching GCSE/IGCSE/A-Level courses is required, though Early Career Teachers are welcome.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
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
Located in the center of Ras Al Khaimah city, RAK Academy – Khuzam is a large all-through school offering both primary and secondary education from Pre-K to Grade 12. The primary phase delivers an adapted UK National Curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), while the secondary phase offers a dual-pathway model with the UK curriculum and the International Baccalaureate in the Sixth Form. We are accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), benchmarked against leading international British schools and are able to fully deliver the ECT induction to teachers.
The Role
RAK Academy, Khuzam secondary is looking for a positive, driven, and inspirational Assistant Head of English to lead the establishment of our secondary English department.
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in English or a related subject.
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (or equivalent).
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Have an excellent understanding of teaching and learning.
Be highly proficient in the use of technology to support teaching and learning.
Engage, motivate and support students.
Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate.
Be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff and have a growth mindset.
Be willing to be fully involved in extra-curricular activities.
Have excellent communications skills.
Experience of teaching GCSE/IGCSE/A-Level courses (Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply).
Desirable
National Professional Qualification Middle Leadership (NPQML).
National Professional Qualification Leading Teaching (NPQLT).
Have a proven record of increasing student outcomes.
Experience contributing to or leading curriculum development.
The school offers
A tax-free salary inclusive of housing allowance.
Single status candidates and teaching couples are encouraged to apply.
Benefits including annual travel allowance, medical insurance, UAE residency visa.
Access to our professional development opportunities both internally and externally.
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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