This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team of Ras Al Khaimah Academy.  One of the oldest, largest and most prestigious international schools in the UAE, the school was originally founded in 1975, opening under the name RAK English Speaking School with just 20 primary school, expatriate students.

Today with almost 2800 students we are truly international; built on the foundation of a family centred approach to educating our students. Due to expansion RAK Academy is seeking to recruit an outstanding Deputy Head Teacher to strengthen the leadership in our International Secondary School.

With a proven track record of making things happen, you should have experience of successful educational leadership, be an excellent, committed teacher who can support the development of high quality teaching and learning. You will understand and be capable of meeting the challenge of the International biased British Curriculum.

You will:

• Have the ability to motivate and build successful teams in whole school improvement
• Are highly energetic, resilient and with infectious enthusiasm
• Understand leadership and have a committed approach in pursuing high academic standards through excellent communication skills

In return we can offer:

• A school of which Students, Staff and Governors are proud
• A commitment to the continuous professional development
• A school that is receptive to new ideas
• An attractive relocation package

Please contact  May Steitieh PA to Principal email :  principal@rakacademy.org for the person specification and application form or download from the school website at   http://gcs-uae.com/rakacademy.org/

Closing date for Applicants: 21st December 2012. 
Short listing - 9th January.
Interviews to take place on the 16th or 17th   January, 2013