Deputy Head Academic - Secondary

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

Raha Khalifa City Campus is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We proudly offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, additionally we are currently authorising for the roll-out of the Career-related Programme. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.

Our diverse community comprises over 90 nationalities, where over 40 mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We provide an exceptional educational experience to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and purpose-built facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.

As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.

The new Deputy Head Academic of Raha KCC will have an incredible opportunity to build a lasting legacy at the school. This is a new role that has been planned to reflect the significant growth that the secondary school within KCC has enjoyed in the last year. Under the successful guidance of the new incumbent the secondary school aims not only to offer new programmes, namely the Career-related Programme, but also build standards and practices in its academic offer that are outstanding.

To do this we will naturally be looking for candidates with a clear vision for excellence, an eye for the telling detail, lived experience of delivering academic progress and examination success All of these qualities would ideally have been gained with a thorough understanding of the benefits of an IB education.

The core purpose of this role is to provide professional, highly effective leadership and management support that will help achieve outstanding results in all aspects of Secondary School life. The Deputy Head Academic supports an inspiring vision and clear direction that is shared by all members of the Secondary School and the Senior Leadership Team. Ultimately, the Deputy Head Academic is jointly responsible for ensuring that the curriculum, teaching and assessment practices inspire high levels of engagement, achievement and progress for students of all abilities

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, teaching certification, Principal/educational management workshops

Experience:

2 years’ senior or middle leadership in a similar setting

At Raha Khalifa City Campus, you will work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. We offer:

• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities
• A supportive, multicultural community of staff, students, and parents
• A promotion and delivery in action of ethical leadership, across campus