Secondary Head of English (August 2026)

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 Khuzam: Located in the center of Ras Al Khaimah city, RAK Academy – Khuzam is a large all-through school offering both primary and secondary education from Pre-K to Grade 12. The primary phase delivers an adapted UK National Curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), while the secondary phase offers a dual-pathway model with the UK curriculum and the International Baccalaureate in the Sixth Form. We are accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), benchmarked against leading international British schools and are able to fully deliver the ECT induction to teachers. The Role: RAK Academy, Khuzam secondary is looking for a positive, driven, and inspirational founding Head of English to lead the establishment of our secondary English department. Essential: • Bachelor’s degree in English or a related subject. • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (or equivalent) • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) • Have an excellent understanding of teaching and learning • Be highly proficient in the use of technology to support teaching and learning • Engage, motivate and support students • Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate • Be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff and have a growth mindset • Be willing to be fully involved in extra-curricular activities • Have excellent communications skills • Experience of teaching GCSE/IGCSE/A-Level courses (Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply) Desirable: National Professional Qualification Middle Leadership (NPQML). National Professional Qu