Head of Art for August 2025
Brighton College Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
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- Salary:
- Our reviewed salary scale makes us one of the top schools in the UAE for teacher pay. The position comes with an attractive salary and a competitive package including medical cover, flight allowance, housing and free child school places.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 4 April 2025
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Head of Art with a relevant degree who has a positive outlook and is willing to work hard, demonstrates excellence in the classroom and who is skilled at building relationships with pupils and colleagues. We would equally be able to support an experienced and ambitious Teacher of Art, keen to step into their first leadership role.
The Art Department in the Senior School is well established and characterised by a strong sense of collaboration and the pursuit of outstanding pupil progress. We strive to offer a curriculum that develops skills and creativity as well as offering a rich and diverse range of experiences to inspire learners. Pupils experience personalised learning experiences in small classes that are further complemented by co-curricular clubs, practitioner workshops and visits to galleries. Art is a popular subject and pupils achieve outstanding results at both GCSE and A level. The department is very well resourced and teachers are supported by a full time art technician. In addition, the department enjoys being part of the wider Creative Arts team alongside thriving music and drama departments.
In addition, the successful candidate must be able to model the highest standards and expectations, leading with empathy and be prepared to hold others to account, instilling a passion for the arts across the College.
Leadership opportunities are also available to candidates starting in August 2025. There will be additional responsibility positions available from August 2025 as Whole College Sustainability and Whole College Digital Strategy leads. If you are interested in either of these positions, please note this on your application.
Please refer to the attached Applicant Information Pack for further details.
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About Brighton College Al Ain
- Brighton College Al Ain
- Jabel Al Hafeet Street, PO Box 101110, Al Ain
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
A world class British school overseas
Brighton College Al Ain is the highest ranked new school of all time in the Abu Dhabi emirate, and is rapidly becoming one of the finest British overseas schools in the world. The College offers exciting professional challenges for teachers who share our aim of turning our well-educated, tolerant and intellectually curious men and women who are ready to take a full, active and positive role in our world.
Our teaching staff are inspirational, and apply to join the College to become part of a world class educational community within a region that offers exciting opportunities for travel and adventure. They understand the values of a British independent school, with parents who expect the highest educational standards and pupils who are very motivated to learn.
Brighton College Al Ain offers a highly competitive tax-free salary, an end-of-service gratuity, annual flights, free accommodation, family medical insurance and subsidised school places for staff children.
Brighton College Al Ain is modelled on the values and ethos of one of the leading schools in the United Kingdom, Brighton College, which recently attained the highest GCSE and A-level results of any co-educational school in British history.
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