JOB OVERVIEW

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, which is also based on an ethos of sustainability.
RAK Academy Al Rams
Located in northern Ras Al Khaimah city in the Al Rams Township. RAK Academy Al Rams is a small-sized primary school delivering an adapted UK National Curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 5 (FS1 to Year 6) and the UAE MOE subjects. RAK Academy Al Rams is accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), benchmarked against leading international British schools. The school comprises of an Emirati community and all of the children are Arabic A and Islamic A students within the school.
The Role

RAK Academy Al Rams is looking for a positive, driven and inspirational leader of MOE subjects to join our team from August 2025 to drive our MOE subjects towards outstanding.

• Manage the curriculum of the Arabic, UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, and Islamic Studies programs and provide leadership in the assessment and development of a standards-based quality, compliant, curriculum.
• Develop the teaching and learning of MOE subjects by evaluating teaching and learning, coaching and mentoring as well as offering CPD opportunities to MOE staff members.
• Teach Arabic A across multiple grade levels.
• Model exemplary teaching and the use of classical Arabic.
• Engage with our parent community around MOE subjects.
• Promote the use of Arabic language and the MOE subjects around the school and community through innovation.
• Be confident in leading MOE subjects within the MOE Inspection Framework criteria.

Essential:

• Previous leadership experience in a similar role preferably in the UAE.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Arabic Studies or a related course.
• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have a proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice.
• Suitably qualified to lead/teach MOE subjects.
• Strong ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.
• Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and parents.
• Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate.
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff.
• Be willing to be fully involved in extra-curricular activities.
• Most importantly, fully subscribe to the maxim that “all complex decision-making be based on what constitutes best practice for the child”.

The school offers:

• A tax-free salary inclusive of housing allowance.
• Single status candidates and teaching couples are encouraged to apply.
• Benefits including annual travel allowance, medical insurance, UAE residency visa.
• Access to our professional development opportunities both internally and externally.

To apply for this position please use ‘QUICK APPLY’
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:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please refer the Job description for details