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Head of English and Innovation
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Ignite School
Remote/OnlineThis job is no longer accepting applications.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Responsible and accountable for setting and advancing the academic strategy of the Department in line with Faculty and school strategic plans and direction.
- Ensure all staff has access to the necessary support to enable them to contribute fully and develop their skills and experience.
- Create a dynamic and forward-looking research environment for both staff and students.
- Ensure all activities are carried out to the highest possible standards and put in place the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures to ensure both compliance and improvement: such procedures will include teaching, research, and management of all resources.
- Provide training sessions for all staff in the department.
- Provide full learning experience and support for students beyond set classes, working with pupils experiencing barriers to learning across the academic range
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Annual flights from to home of record (Economy Class) for self, taken once during annual leave
- Housing allowance paid to employee for self or furnished hotel apartment
Job Requirements
About Ignite School
Street No. 414 Al Warqa'a 3 - الورقاء - الورقاء الثالثة - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Ignite School offers an American curriculum education from pre-K to Grade 12, leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students in Dubai. Our curriculum is aligned with American learning standards and KHDA expectations, providing students with a strong academic foundation in a student-centered, future-focused learning environment.
Since opening in September 2018, Ignite School has continued to grow significantly. As of the 2025–2026 academic year, the school has approximately 1,900 students enrolled, with ongoing expansion planned to support more than 2,000 students in the coming years.
Ignite School is a NEASC-accredited school that combines academic excellence with a culturally responsive environment that values Emirati culture, Arabic language, and Islamic values. Our vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond their life at school.
Our mission is to know the needs of every student and collaboratively create a sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevant to emerge.
Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process that empowers students to become responsible and respectful global citizens, while preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students are encouraged to become future leaders and lifelong learners who are resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative contributors to their communities.
With experienced US Licensed educators, advanced facilities, Advanced Placement courses, diverse electives, and more than 62 after-school clubs, students are encouraged to discover their strengths and prepare for university and future success. Ignite provides opportunities across academics, STEM, arts, sports, leadership, and community service through programs such as NHS, NJHS, Student Council, and volunteering initiatives.
Students at Ignite consistently excel in local and international competitions, reflecting the school’s commitment to developing confident, well-rounded learners who are ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Our core values are Collaboration, Respect, Responsibility, Creativity, and Leadership.
Join the Ignite School community in Dubai and be part of a growing school where educators have the opportunity to shape school culture, promote best teaching practices, and contribute to a dynamic and ambitious learning community in the UAE.
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Head of English and Innovation
This job is no longer accepting applications.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Responsible and accountable for setting and advancing the academic strategy of the Department in line with Faculty and school strategic plans and direction.
- Ensure all staff has access to the necessary support to enable them to contribute fully and develop their skills and experience.
- Create a dynamic and forward-looking research environment for both staff and students.
- Ensure all activities are carried out to the highest possible standards and put in place the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures to ensure both compliance and improvement: such procedures will include teaching, research, and management of all resources.
- Provide training sessions for all staff in the department.
- Provide full learning experience and support for students beyond set classes, working with pupils experiencing barriers to learning across the academic range
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Annual flights from to home of record (Economy Class) for self, taken once during annual leave
- Housing allowance paid to employee for self or furnished hotel apartment
Job Requirements
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About Ignite School
Street No. 414 Al Warqa'a 3 - الورقاء - الورقاء الثالثة - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Ignite School offers an American curriculum education from pre-K to Grade 12, leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students in Dubai. Our curriculum is aligned with American learning standards and KHDA expectations, providing students with a strong academic foundation in a student-centered, future-focused learning environment.
Since opening in September 2018, Ignite School has continued to grow significantly. As of the 2025–2026 academic year, the school has approximately 1,900 students enrolled, with ongoing expansion planned to support more than 2,000 students in the coming years.
Ignite School is a NEASC-accredited school that combines academic excellence with a culturally responsive environment that values Emirati culture, Arabic language, and Islamic values. Our vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond their life at school.
Our mission is to know the needs of every student and collaboratively create a sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevant to emerge.
Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process that empowers students to become responsible and respectful global citizens, while preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students are encouraged to become future leaders and lifelong learners who are resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative contributors to their communities.
With experienced US Licensed educators, advanced facilities, Advanced Placement courses, diverse electives, and more than 62 after-school clubs, students are encouraged to discover their strengths and prepare for university and future success. Ignite provides opportunities across academics, STEM, arts, sports, leadership, and community service through programs such as NHS, NJHS, Student Council, and volunteering initiatives.
Students at Ignite consistently excel in local and international competitions, reflecting the school’s commitment to developing confident, well-rounded learners who are ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Our core values are Collaboration, Respect, Responsibility, Creativity, and Leadership.
Join the Ignite School community in Dubai and be part of a growing school where educators have the opportunity to shape school culture, promote best teaching practices, and contribute to a dynamic and ambitious learning community in the UAE.
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