Islamic Teacher

Taaleem Holdings; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem Holdings seeks an enthusiastic Arabic Language teacher to join our international school community. You will design and deliver engaging Arabic lessons, focusing on individual learning needs and cultural understanding to lay strong foundations for academic and personal growth.

Ideal candidates hold a major in Arabic Language, have at least two years of international school experience, and demonstrate outstanding classroom practice, communication in Arabic, and a collaborative mindset with

Qualifications

• Education: Arabic Language major (or Arabic Language and Islamic Studies).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in recognised/international schools.
• Excellent classroom engagement and clear Arabic communication.
• Knowledge of UAE educational developments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Arabic language lessons to students.
• Model Taaleem's ethos of excellence, innovation, compassion.
• Collaborate with colleagues and senior leaders to support student learning.

Skills

Classroom excellence

Arabic communication

Student motivation

Professionalism

Organised & deadline-driven

Intercultural awareness

Education

Arabic Language major

Arabic Language & Islamic Studies (optional)

Job description

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

Job Purpose

The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.

Key Relationships (Internal and External)

Students, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team

Requirements

Education: The applicant must have a major in Arabic Language, or Arabic Language and Islamic Studies only.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in recognised school / international school environments preferred

Competencies:

• Outstanding practitioner in the classroom
• Previous successful teaching/lecturing experience
• Proficiency in basic recitation and Tajweed rules.
• Experience of working in an international school setting preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary educational research
• Knowledge and understanding of current educational developments in the UAE preferred
• Excellent communication skills, including high standards of professionalism in written and spoken Arabic
• Organised and works to deadlines
• Ability to engage and motivate people to enable them to perform highly

Attributes:

• Knowledgeable, Reflective, Inquirer, Thinker
• Empathises with and believes in the values of the school
• A student of learning and leading
• Solutions-focused
• Believes in the potential of all students
• Committed to professional learning
• A strategic thinker who can shape and deliver change
• Caring and Open-minded
• Passionate about international education and working with young people
• Sees leadership as a service toothers
• Internationally minded and culturally sensitive
• Sense of humour and humility
• Conscientious
• Motivated by challenge
• Resourceful
• Does what it takes to get things done
• Communicator and Risk-taker
• Communicates effectively to large and small audiences
• Composed under pressure
• Innovative and creative
• Principled and Balanced
• Acts with integrity
• Resilient when faced with setbacks
• Flexible when conditions change
• Comfortable with complexity, change and uncertainty