Secondary Arabic A Teacher (Founding Role – August 2026)

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 grounded in innovation, sustainability, and community values.

RAK Academy AL Hamra:

Located in the south of Ras Al Khaimah in the Al Hamra community. RAK Academy – Al Hamra is a growing primary and lower secondary school delivering an adapted UK National Curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 8 alongside the UAE MOE subjects. Grades 6 to 8 form our brand-new secondary school, opening its doors for the first time in August 2026. 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 (Founding Position):

RAK Academy – Al Hamra is seeking a positive, knowledgeable, and inspirational Secondary Arabic A Teacher to help establish a high‑quality Arabic programme within our new secondary school. This founding role offers a rare opportunity to shape curriculum delivery, departmental culture, language proficiency pathways, and teaching standards in a school opening for the first time in August 2026.

As a founding teacher, the Secondary Arabic A Teacher will:

• Deliver engaging and rigorous Arabic A lessons for Grades 6–8

• Contribute to the design and implementation of the Arabic A curriculum

• Promote a strong culture of Arabic literacy, fluency, and appreciation of Emirati and Arab heritage

• Support enrichment activities such as reading initiatives, debate clubs, and cultural events

• Collaborate with the Head of Arabic and primary Arabic leads to ensure continuity and progression

• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, and departmental development

• Teach across multiple key stages as the school grows

This role is ideal for a teacher who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys building programmes from the ground up, and is motivated by the excitement of shaping a new school.

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Studies or a related course.

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). 

• Have knowledge of the Ministry of Education curriculum for Arabic A. 

• 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:

• Trained in UK Curriculum or international Baccalaureate. 

• 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

• Benefits including annual travel allowance, medical insurance, UAE residency visa

• Access to extensive internal and external professional development

• A supportive leadership team and opportunities for rapid career progression

• A unique opportunity to shape a new secondary school from its foundation

Single status candidates and teaching couples are encouraged to apply.

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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: 

Preference will be given to candidates currently in the UAE. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.