Head of Art

Rugby School Dubai is seeking an outstanding and experienced Head of Art to join our thriving school. Our School Rugby School Dubai (RSD) will open its doors in August 2026. It will be the next chapter of Rugby School’s legacy, where British heritage meets the UAE’s forward ambition. Guided by the ethos, “The Whole Person, The Whole Point,” we pair academic depth with pastoral strength so pupils grow in scholarship and in self. Across rigorous academics, sport, performing arts and music, leadership and service, and House life, every experience will help each child find their voice, expand their horizons, and lead with purpose. This is more than a school; it is a community where character leads achievement and tradition inspires tomorrow. The school will take takes pupils from FS1-Year 13 and is in the Nad al Sheba district of Dubai. We are proud members of the Aldar Education group. The Post Rugby School Dubai is seeking an exceptional teacher and leader to take on the role of Head of Art, overseeing the strategic direction, promotion, and management of Art across what will be one of Dubai’s most successful faculties. This is an exciting opportunity for a current head of department or an ambitious and highly skilled teacher who is eager to take the next step in their career. The role constitutes a vital position of core middle leadership within the school, and the successful candidate will likely be suitably experienced and qualified for this position. The successful candidate will: Hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification, likely to be from a British university. Have a minimum of three years teaching experience in a British curriculum school Hold a PGCE or relevant teaching qualification Be able to teach A Level Art (currently Edexcel) Have experience in leading teams Place students at the forefront of their teaching Be enthusiastic about professional development Willing to immerse themselves into school life, contributing to our pastoral sys