Arabic Teacher - Native and Non-Native Learners

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai seeks an Arabic Teacher to serve native and non-native learners. You will plan lessons, deliver both Arabic A and B content, and maintain robust assessment records.

The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, strong language mastery, and collaboration with colleagues to support language-learning initiatives across the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Arabic or related field.
• Experience teaching native and non-native Arabic learners.
• Minimum 2 years of school-teaching experience.
• Strong Arabic subject knowledge and classroom practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan Arabic lessons in accordance with department schemes of work.
• Deliver the Arabic A curriculum for native-speaking students.
• Teach Arabic B content to non-native learners at suitable levels.
• Follow curriculum standards and examination specifications.
• Document lesson prep using the school Teacher Planner.
• Set clear objectives and success criteria for lessons.
• Employ approaches suited to varied language abilities.
• Create activities developing reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Maintain records of attainment and progress.
• Provide feedback to address language gaps and strengths.
• Assess learning with formative and summative methods.
• Prepare learners for internal and external exams.

Skills

Arabic language instruction

Curriculum delivery

Differentiated instruction

Assessment

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arabic or Education

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Arabic Teacher - Native and Non-Native Learners

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education

Function: Teacher / Instructor

Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Education

Function: Teacher / Instructor

Salary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The teacher will support native Arabic speakers and students learning Arabic as an additional language. This requires adapting content, explanation and assessment to different levels of linguistic confidence while maintaining curriculum expectations. Consistent planning, constructive feedback and accurate achievement records will help students develop communication skills and make measurable academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan Arabic lessons in accordance with departmental schemes of work.
• Deliver the Arabic A curriculum for native-speaking students.
• Teach Arabic B content to non-native learners at appropriate proficiency levels.
• Follow applicable curriculum standards and examination specifications.
• Use the school 's Teacher Planner or approved system to document lesson preparation.
• Define clear learning objectives and success criteria for each lesson.
• Select teaching approaches suited to students with different language abilities.
• Create classroom activities that develop reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Teach lessons in accordance with the school 's Policy for Learning.
• Establish an inclusive environment where students participate confidently in Arabic.
• Check understanding throughout lessons and adjust instruction when required.
• Mark classwork according to the department 's agreed policy.
• Provide feedback that helps students recognize strengths and address language gaps.
• Assess learning through suitable formative and summative methods.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of attainment and progress.
• Use assessment findings to plan intervention, extension and revision activities.
• Set and mark home learning in accordance with school policy.
• Ensure students use their planners properly to organize assigned work.
• Prepare learners thoroughly for internal and external examinations.
• Develop revision materials and examination-practice activities.
• Communicate relevant progress information to students, colleagues and families.
• Contribute to the development and revision of departmental schemes of work.
• Share effective teaching approaches, lesson materials and digital resources.
• Participate in departmental reviews and evaluation of teaching practice.
• Collaborate professionally with colleagues across the school.
• Support wider school activities and language-learning initiatives when required.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Arabic, education or another relevant discipline. The ability to teach both native and non-native Arabic learners is essential. Two years of relevant school teaching experience will be an advantage. The successful teacher will have strong Arabic subject knowledge, effective classroom practice and the interpersonal skills needed to build constructive relationships with students and colleagues. The role suits an educator who is organized, reflective and committed to improving learning through evidence and feedback.

Skills Set

• Arabic A curriculum delivery
• Arabic B curriculum delivery
• Native-speaker instruction
• Additional-language teaching
• Lesson planning
• Curriculum alignment
• Differentiated instruction
• Arabic reading and writing development
• Speaking and listening instruction
• Classroom management
• Formative assessment
• Summative assessment
• Student progress tracking
• Written feedback and marking
• Examination preparation
• Home-learning management
• Teacher Planner documentation
• Scheme-of-work development
• Teaching-resource creation
• Departmental collaboration
• Student relationship building

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to teach Arabic within a diverse international-school environment and support learners across different language pathways. Teachers can develop their curriculum, assessment and multilingual-classroom expertise while exchanging good practice with experienced colleagues. GEMS Education 's established school network also provides scope for professional learning and longer-term career progression.

About the Company

GEMS Education operates an extensive network of schools in Dubai and other international markets. Its schools serve culturally diverse communities through a range of curricula and structured academic programs. The organization supports teachers with curriculum frameworks, professional collaboration and systems designed to monitor student learning and achievement.