Secondary Head of Mathematics (Founding Role – 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 grounded in innovation, sustainability, and community values. RAK Academy Al Hamra: Located in the south of Ras Al Khaimah in the Al Hamra community. RAK Academy – Al Hamra is a growing primary and lower secondary school delivering an adapted UK National Curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 8 alongside the UAE MOE subjects. Grades 6 to 8 form our brand-new secondary school, opening its doors for the first time in August 2026. 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 (Founding position): RAK Academy – Al Hamra is seeking a positive, driven, and inspirational Secondary Head of Mathematics to lead the establishment of our new secondary Mathematics department. This founding role offers a rare opportunity to shape curriculum design, departmental culture, numeracy pathways, and teaching standards in a school opening for the first time in August 2026. As a founding middle leader, the Secondary Head of Mathematics will: Lead the design and implementation of the Mathematics curriculum for Grades 6–8 Establish assessment systems, departmental policies, and high‑quality teaching expectations Promote a strong culture of problem‑solving, numeracy, and mathematical reasoning across the school Support the recruitment, induction, and development of Mathematics teachers Work closely with the Head of School, Deputy Head, and primary maths leads to ensure continuity and progression Coordinate curriculum planning, resource management, and professional development needs Teach across multiple key