Vice Principal

Al Rabeeh School is seeking an experienced and inspiring Vice Principal to join our dedicated, high-performing leadership team for Aug 2026.

As Vice Principal, you will play a pivotal role in driving school improvement, supporting high-quality teaching and learning, and ensuring the continued success and smooth operation of our vibrant, inclusive British curriculum school. You will work closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, staff, students, and parents to uphold the school’s vision, raise standards, and foster a positive, collaborative school culture.

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 growing leaders from within and is proud of its inclusive environment, where it has over 50 different 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.

We are seeking a Vice Principal who can:

• Provide strong, strategic leadership that drives school improvement and supports the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

• Contribute to shaping and implementing the school’s vision, values, and strategic direction in collaboration with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.

• Use data-driven approaches to monitor, track, and enhance student progress, attainment, and well-being.

• Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and effective professional development.

• Ensure high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral care, promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe school culture.

• Build effective partnerships with parents, staff, and the wider community through clear, professional communication and strong relationship-building.

• Lead and contribute to operational and organisational aspects of school life, ensuring smooth daily functioning and compliance with ADEK requirements.

• Participate actively in school events, inspections, initiatives, and wider school development projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must:

• Be a fluent English speaker.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS / BEd or equivalent).

• Meet all ADEK qualification and licensing requirements, with fully attested certificates.

• Have a minimum of 6–8 years of teaching experience, including significant leadership experience in a school setting.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and school improvement processes.

• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

• Show a clear commitment to safeguarding, staff development, and student wellbeing.

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://www.instagram.com/al_rabeeh_school?igsh=MTFwdmNhaHZra3V4bg==

https://alrabeeh.sch.ae/