Social Worker

Due to growth, Al Rabeeh School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our dynamic, high-performing team from Aug 2026.

In this pivotal role, you will lead and coordinate pastoral, safeguarding, and social care support across the whole school, ensuring that every student’s well-being is prioritised and effectively supported. You will work closely with school leaders, teachers, families, and external agencies to identify and respond to students’ social, emotional, and welfare needs, promoting early intervention and positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening safeguarding practice, supporting vulnerable students and families, and contributing to a nurturing, inclusive school culture where all children feel safe, supported, and able to thrive both academically and emotionally.

About Al Rabeeh School

Al Rabeeh School is a very well-established, innovative, and highly respected British Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, an Outstanding British Curriculum School (BSO), and rated Very Good in the 2024/2025 ADEK inspection. With 45 years of excellence, the school has built an inspiring culture where staff and students truly flourish, a community where staff and students are happy, engaged, and thriving. Well known across the city, the school is full every year with a long waiting list, reflecting our strong reputation and high levels of parental trust. With a strong focus on AI-driven learning, exceptional pastoral care, and our core values of Aspire, Acquire, and Achieve, these values shape everything we do, inspiring our students to aim high, acquire knowledge and skills with purpose, and achieve their full potential in a caring, inclusive environment.

The Al Rabeeh name has been synonymous with high-quality education.  As proud members of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), our students and staff benefit from inter-school competitions, tournaments, and a wide range of high-quality professional development opportunities within a strong regional community. Al Rabeeh School is committed to developing leaders from within and is proud of its inclusive environment, where there are over 50 nationalities across the school. Al Rabeeh School continues to strengthen its reputation as a school of choice for families seeking a balanced, values-driven, and high-quality education.

Al Rabeeh School offers the English National Curriculum alongside Arabic from FS1 to Year 7. We are seeking teachers who are not only skilled but also bring the right mindset, are driven, and are genuinely excited to make a real difference. We want teachers who embody our values, lift the culture around them, and inspire students every single day. The ideal candidate will teach with purpose, collaborate proactively, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Whole School Social Worker who can:

• Provide whole-school pastoral and social care support, ensuring the safeguarding, well-being, and welfare of all students remain a priority.

• Work closely with students to support their social, emotional, and behavioural needs, offering early intervention and targeted support where required.

• Identify, assess, and monitor students who may be vulnerable or at risk, ensuring timely interventions and appropriate referrals in line with safeguarding procedures.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders, and support staff to develop effective strategies that promote student well-being, engagement, and inclusion.

• Liaise confidently with parents, carers, and external agencies (including social services, therapists, and other professionals) to ensure a coordinated and supportive approach for each child and family.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records in line with regulatory and safeguarding requirements, contributing to policy development and whole-school improvement.

• Provide guidance, advice, and training to staff on safeguarding, child protection, and student well-being, helping to build confidence and consistency across the school.

• Champion a culture of care, inclusion, and high expectations, promoting students’ emotional resilience, safety, and positive mental health.

• Participate actively in school events, meetings, training, and whole-school initiatives, contributing to a positive, collaborative school environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a fluent English speaker (spoken and written).

• Hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution, in line with ADEK requirements.

• Have relevant professional certification or licensing (where applicable) and be eligible to work as a Social Worker in the UAE.

• Have proven experience working as a Social Worker, ideally within a school or child-focused setting.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and student well-being, including multi-agency working and early intervention.

• Have experience in assessing, supporting, and monitoring vulnerable students and families, using appropriate documentation and reporting systems.

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, solution-focused relationships with students, parents, staff, and external agencies.

• Demonstrate strong organisational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage confidential documentation in line with regulatory and safeguarding requirements.

• Show a clear commitment to safeguarding, student well-being, inclusion, and promoting a culture of care and high expectations across the whole school.

Why Join Us?

We offer an attractive package, including:

• Competitive, tax-free salary

• Furnished accommodation

• Annual return air ticket/allowance

• Comprehensive medical insurance and life insurance

• End-of-service gratuity

• Visa arranged by the school

How to Apply

Complete the application form on the website via the Quick Apply button. Submit:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)

• A recent professional picture inserted in the right-hand corner of the CV

• A scanned degree certificate

Important Notes

• The school reserves the right to begin recruitment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

• Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or online with the Executive Principal, Mr. Riaan Huyser.

Safeguarding Statement

Al Rabeeh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including identity verification, references, criminal background checks, and child protection screening in line with school and regulatory requirements.

Join Us

For more information about Al Rabeeh School and to confirm your choice of joining our vibrant, family-oriented community, please visit:

https://alrabeeh.sch.ae/

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