Head of Sixth Form

We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Sixth Form with a passion for accelerating progress and a successful track record in delivering outstanding academic and pastoral outcomes for August 2024

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 develop the English department in Al Rabeeh Academy.

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 lead by example and play a part in the Academy’s extra-curricular activities programme.

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

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• A proven record of outstanding results achieved through highly effective teaching skills at Key Stage 4 and Post 16

• An excellent record of impact through reflective leadership practice (curriculum or pastoral)

• Experience in using data to identify and track student progress to drive interventions and improve outcomes

• A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive education

• Ability to build productive relationships with students, staff, parents and governors

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Be flexible and a good team player

• Experience of current UK initiatives and developments

• The capacity to support creative learning and to focus on developing 21st-century learning environments and innovation skills

• Previous middle leadership experience in a pastoral or academic capacity

• The capacity to support curriculum development at key stage 5

• The capacity to support students applying to third-level education

• Confidence in using IT to motivate and extend student’s learning experiences

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

• Experience in teaching EAL students is essential

Package Details:

• Competitive salary (tax-free)

• A limited contract

• Furnished accommodation (including utilities)

• 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 2024.

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.

Please view our website https://www.alrabeehacademy.ae/ to confirm your choice of becoming a family member of this very special school where every child is a masterpiece.