Performing Arts Teacher (Music Specialist)

Al Rabeeh Academy is in search of a passionate, flexible, and dedicated Secondary Performing Arts Teacher (Music Specialist).

Established in August 2017, Al Rabeeh Academy is a stunning, purpose-built institution that is part of an expanding network of schools. The Al Rabeeh name has represented exceptional education and student care in the city since 1979. Our academy is a proud member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), offering outstanding opportunities for inter-school competitions, tournaments, and professional development.

Al Rabeeh Academy is a bilingual private institution serving students from FS1 to Year 13, offering the English National Curriculum alongside Arabic. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic team players with the motivation, energy, and passion needed to contribute to the development of Al Rabeeh Academy, with potential for internal advancement as the academy expands.

Candidates should have a clear understanding of the ethos and values of Al Rabeeh Academy, which has a significant population of Arabic-speaking students. The successful applicant will be a strong communicator, adept at fostering open dialogue with students, staff, and parents. They must lead by example and actively participate in the Academy's extracurricular activities.

Fluency in English is required, along with a relevant degree and teaching qualification, as well as a minimum of 2 years' teaching experience in schools that implement the National Curriculum of England.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Comprehensive subject knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Familiarity with current UK educational initiatives and developments in English
• Capability and willingness to teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Experience in teaching ‘A’ levels is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong classroom management skills and excellent subject expertise
• The ability to support creative learning and focus on cultivating 21st-century skills and innovative environments
• Proficiency in using technology to engage and enhance student learning experiences
• Experience in utilizing data from internal assessments, standardized tests, and external assessments to monitor student progress
• Experience teaching EAL students is essential

Package Details:

• Competitive salary (tax-free)
• Limited contract
• Furnished accommodation
• Annual return airfare/allowance
• Medical insurance and life insurance
• End of service gratuity
• Visa arranged by the school

Interested candidates should complete the application form on the WhatSchool platform. Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages, accompanied by a recent photograph and a scanned copy of your degree certificate.

Applicants must hold a passport from an English-speaking country.

Note that the school reserves the right to initiate the recruitment process before the application deadline. Therefore, it is advisable for candidates to submit their applications promptly. Interviews will be held in Abu Dhabi or online with the Executive Principal, Mr. Riaan Huyser.

The start date for this role is immediate.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Al Rabeeh Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will need to undergo child protection screening.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.alrabeehacademy.ae/ to discover what it means to be part of this extraordinary school, where every child is considered a masterpiece.