People and Culture Officer

Rashid & Latifa Schools Establishment United Arab Emirates Job type: Full Time, Permanent Start date: 05 January 2026Apply by: 17 October 2025Job overview At Rashid and Latifa School (RLS), we place our people at the centre of our mission. Aligned with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision of creating a future shaped by those who can dream it, RLS strives to be the happiest place to work, committed to pioneering education in Dubai. Established by Royal Decree, RLS is dedicated to nurturing future UAE leaders and global visionaries with a curriculum grounded in culture, wellness, play, innovation, and community.We are seeking a People & Culture Officer to serve as the primary HR partner for our school, supporting staff across the full employee lifecycle. The role is responsible for leading recruitment and onboarding, enabling performance and professional development, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with UAE and DGHR law. Working closely with school leaders, this position will implement HR policies and strategies while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive employee experience that supports our business objectives.The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in establishing RLS as a 'Global Leader in Education,' delivering an engaging, modified UK National Curriculum in a dynamic and research-driven environment. This role calls for a leader who can embed our principles into the heart of our school, guiding students towards a purposeful and fulfilled future.We offer a competitive remuneration package, a commitment to professional learning, and a culture of respect where every educator is a valued learning leader.RLS is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the job profile.We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children. As an establishment, we recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and protect children from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Our safeguarding infrastructure will ensure best practice is followed and therefore applicants will be subject to rigorous checks and our interview process will prioritise safeguarding.As part of our application process, we will ask you to provide details of your full employment history and at least three professional references for the past 10 years (including current Head of School or organisation), which will be verified during the interview process. Please have to hand a copy of your passport, birth certificate, attested educational certificates, police checks for every country in which you have lived and experience letters for the past 10 years.Applications will only be accepted with the following: A complete application submission using the jotform link provided A CV and supporting documents We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we get enough applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Recruiter contact: Email us Call us About Rashid & Latifa Schools Establishment Rashid & Latifa Schools Establishment Nad Al Sheba 1, P.O. Box 11533Dubai United Arab Emirates Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.