Head of Arabic - CBSE Curriculum Leadership

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai seeks a proactive Head of Arabic to lead CBSE Arabic curriculum across the school, driving teaching quality, curriculum implementation, and student outcomes. You will work with senior leadership to align Arabic provision with MOE, KHDA, and CBSE expectations, while developing staff capability through observations, coaching, and professional development.

The role requires building a high-performing department, monitoring assessment results, and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Arabic required; teaching qualification essential.
• Master's degree in Arabic, Education, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, including ≥2 years in academic leadership such as Head of Department.

Responsibilities

• Lead Arabic Department and set academic priorities.
• Maintain high standards of Arabic teaching across year groups.
• Develop objectives aligned with school strategy and CBSE requirements.
• Translate MOE and KHDA requirements into curriculum plans and assessments.
• Monitor curriculum delivery, tracking student achievement and gaps.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development for Arabic teachers.

Skills

Arabic curriculum leadership

CBSE Curriculum

UAE MOE requirements

KHDA compliance

Department leadership

Education

Bachelor in Arabic

Master’s degree in Arabic or Education

Job description

Head of Arabic - CBSE Curriculum Leadership Job Snapshot

Role: Head of Arabic - CBSE Curriculum Leadership

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education Management

Function: Educaiton Management

Experience: Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, including at least 2 years in an academic leadership role

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Head of Arabic - CBSE Curriculum Leadership opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates within the Education Management industry is seeking an experienced academic leader to manage and strengthen Arabic provision within a CBSE school. The role combines curriculum leadership, teacher development, student achievement, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and departmental strategy, with a strong focus on UAE Ministry of Education, KHDA, and CBSE expectations.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Education Management

Function: Educaiton Management

Salary: 12000-18000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Head of Arabic will provide academic and operational leadership for the Arabic Department, ensuring that teaching quality, curriculum implementation, assessment, and student outcomes remain consistently strong. The position requires a leader who can balance classroom excellence with departmental management and regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and senior school leadership to strengthen Arabic teaching practice, improve student achievement, and ensure that departmental planning reflects both UAE Ministry of Education requirements and the wider expectations of a CBSE school environment. A key part of the role is developing staff capability. Through lesson observations, coaching, professional dialogue, targeted feedback, and professional development, the Head of Department will help teachers refine instructional practice and create a consistent standard of Arabic education across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Arabic Department and establish clear academic priorities.
• Maintain high standards of Arabic teaching and learning across assigned year groups.
• Develop departmental objectives aligned with the school 's academic strategy.
• Translate UAE Ministry of Education requirements into practical curriculum plans.
• Ensure appropriate alignment with relevant CBSE curriculum expectations.
• Review curriculum coverage and ensure suitable progression across year levels.
• Develop and refine schemes of work for Arabic instruction.
• Support teachers in preparing effective lesson plans and classroom resources.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of curriculum delivery.
• Review assessment practices and ensure they support intended learning outcomes.
• Track student achievement using appropriate academic data.
• Identify achievement gaps and implement targeted improvement strategies.
• Establish intervention plans for students requiring additional support.
• Encourage appropriate challenge for higher-performing students.
• Review departmental assessment results and identify recurring learning trends.
• Set measurable improvement priorities based on student performance.
• Monitor the impact of academic interventions over time.
• Conduct lesson observations and classroom learning reviews.
• Provide constructive and developmental feedback to Arabic teachers.
• Coach teachers on instructional methods and classroom practice.
• Support new and developing teachers within the department.
• Identify professional development needs across the Arabic teaching team.
• Coordinate relevant training, workshops, and professional learning activities.
• Promote collaborative planning and resource sharing among teachers.
• Encourage reflective teaching and continuous professional improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high expectations.
• Promote innovative and student-centered approaches to Arabic instruction.
• Encourage the effective use of educational technology in teaching and learning.
• Support teachers in incorporating digital resources appropriately.
• Strengthen student engagement through varied and effective teaching methods.
• Ensure teaching approaches accommodate different learning needs and abilities.
• Promote strong classroom management and positive student behavior.
• Support consistent assessment, marking, and feedback practices.
• Maintain appropriate departmental documentation and academic records.
• Ensure compliance with KHDA expectations relevant to Arabic education.
• Ensure adherence to UAE Ministry of Education requirements.
• Maintain awareness of applicable school quality and inspection standards.
• Prepare departmental evidence and documentation for internal and external reviews.
• Support school readiness for inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Address departmental improvement points arising from reviews or inspections.
• Work closely with school leadership on strategic academic priorities.
• Contribute to school improvement planning and evaluation.
• Provide leadership with clear updates on department performance.
• Participate in academic leadership and curriculum meetings.
• Collaborate with other Heads of Department and curriculum leaders.
• Support cross-curricular and whole-school initiatives where appropriate.
• Promote Arabic language learning across the wider school community.
• Encourage student participation in relevant academic and cultural activities.
• Build effective professional relationships with parents where required.
• Communicate departmental expectations clearly to teachers and students.
• Handle academic concerns professionally and constructively.
• Support student wellbeing alongside academic development.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct.
• Ensure safeguarding and student welfare requirements are consistently followed.
• Contribute to a positive, ambitious, and collaborative school culture.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's degree in Arabic together with a recognized teaching qualification. A Master 's degree in Arabic, Education, or a related discipline is preferred. Applicants should have at least three years of teaching experience, including a minimum of two years in an academic leadership position such as Head of Department, Subject Coordinator, or an equivalent role. Previous experience within a CBSE curriculum school in the United Arab Emirates is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education requirements relating to Arabic instruction is essential. The successful candidate should also demonstrate familiarity with KHDA expectations, school quality standards, curriculum monitoring, assessment, and academic improvement processes. Applicants must be capable of leading teachers through classroom observations, coaching, feedback, mentoring, and professional development. Strong analytical skills are important for monitoring student achievement and translating assessment data into practical academic improvement measures. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. The position requires a confident academic leader who can collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, senior leadership, and other school stakeholders. A clear commitment to raising student attainment, improving teaching quality, and developing a high-performing department is fundamental to success in the role.

Skills Set

• Arabic curriculum leadership
• CBSE Curriculum
• UAE Ministry of Education requirements
• KHDA compliance
• Arabic education
• Department leadership
• Academic leadership
• Curriculum planning
• Curriculum development
• Curriculum implementation
• Curriculum monitoring
• Schemes of work
• Lesson planning
• Teaching quality
• Instructional leadership
• Teacher mentoring
• Teacher coaching
• Classroom observations
• Professional feedback
• Staff development
• Continuous Professional Development
• Student achievement
• Academic performance analysis
• Assessment analysis
• Student progress monitoring
• Academic intervention
• School improvement
• Quality assurance
• Inspection readiness
• Regulatory compliance
• Educational technology
• Digital learning
• Innovative teaching strategies
• Differentiated instruction
• Classroom management
• Academic data analysis
• Strategic planning
• Department management
• Team leadership
• Stakeholder communication
• Parent communication
• Collaborative leadership
• Student safeguarding
• Student welfare

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers an experienced Arabic educator the chance to move beyond classroom delivery and take ownership of departmental quality, teacher development, student achievement, and curriculum improvement within a leading Dubai education group. The position provides direct exposure to academic leadership, KHDA and Ministry expectations, curriculum strategy, school improvement planning, and staff development. It can also support longer-term progression toward senior academic leadership, curriculum management, Assistant Principal, or wider school leadership responsibilities. LEAMS Education offers a competitive salary and benefits package together with professional development and career growth opportunities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative working environment and contribute to the continued development of Arabic education across a respected UAE school group.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates a network of British Curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The group focuses on academic excellence, continuous professional development, collaborative leadership, and student-centered education while supporting teachers and school leaders in developing their careers and contributing to sustained school improvement.