Head of MOE - Arabic and Islamic Education

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Individual fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling support for eligible dependents

Private medical insurance coverage

Annual airfare to country of residence

End of service gratuity benefits

Access to NQT, QTS, and iPGCE development programmes

Continuous professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive GEMS Rewards savings

Job summary

GEMS Education is seeking a Head of MOE for its Dubai Founders School. This leadership role requires experienced educators with a focus on Arabic and Islamic Education, ensuring curriculum compliance and driving academic excellence.

The successful candidate will lead program delivery, support teachers, and monitor student performance while collaborating with school leadership to enhance learning outcomes.

Competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching primary classes with strong curriculum knowledge.
• Previous academic leadership or department coordination experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of UAE Ministry of Education requirements.
• Excellent classroom leadership and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of Arabic and Islamic Education programs across primary classes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Ministry of Education curriculum standards and academic policies.
• Support teachers with lesson planning, instructional quality, and classroom performance improvement.
• Monitor teaching standards and student achievement across Arabic and Islamic subjects.
• Promote outstanding learning and teaching practices throughout the department.

Skills

Arabic Education Leadership

Islamic Education Teaching

MOE Curriculum Compliance

Primary Education Management

Academic Supervision

Lesson Planning

Staff Development

Student Performance Monitoring

Parent Communication

School Improvement Planning

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent degree in Arabic and Islamic Education

Job description

Head of MOE – Arabic and Islamic Education (GEMS Founders School Dubai South)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education

Function: Education Management

Experience: Primary teaching experience with leadership exposure

Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview: This leadership position is designed for experienced educators with strong expertise in Arabic and Islamic Education who can drive academic excellence, support curriculum delivery, and lead Ministry of Education standards across the school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of Arabic and Islamic Education programs across primary classes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Ministry of Education curriculum standards and academic policies.
• Support teachers with lesson planning, instructional quality, and classroom performance improvement.
• Monitor teaching standards and student achievement across Arabic and Islamic subjects.
• Promote outstanding learning and teaching practices throughout the department.
• Collaborate with school leadership to strengthen curriculum continuity and academic outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to support student success.
• Participate in school improvement planning and educational development initiatives.
• Encourage engagement in extracurricular activities and community‑based learning events.
• Uphold and role‑model the school values of growth, discovery, and success.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent degree majoring in Arabic and Islamic Education.
• Proven experience teaching primary classes with strong curriculum knowledge.
• Previous academic leadership or department coordination experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of UAE Ministry of Education requirements.
• Excellent classroom leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to education and student development.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and school improvement.

Skills Set

• Arabic Education Leadership
• Islamic Education Teaching
• MOE Curriculum Compliance
• Primary Education Management
• Academic Supervision
• Lesson Planning
• Staff Development
• Student Performance Monitoring
• Parent Communication
• School Improvement Planning

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Individual fully furnished accommodation.
• Free schooling support for eligible dependents.
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Annual airfare to country of residence.
• End of service gratuity benefits.
• Access to NQT, QTS, and iPGCE development programmes.
• Continuous professional development through global GEMS training platforms.
• Career advancement opportunities within the GEMS Education network.
• Exclusive GEMS Rewards savings across travel, shopping, dining, and lifestyle services.

Gender: Any Candidate
Nationality: Any