Primary Non-Native Arabic Teacher - Maternity Cover - Immediate start

Whichschooladvisor; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent International School in Dubai is seeking an experienced Primary Non-native Arabic Teacher for a maternity cover with immediate start. You should hold a B.Ed. or BA in Arabic Language & Studies and be proficient in teaching Arabic to non-native students across the primary phase.

This local contract carries no additional benefits. Sponsorship by a spouse/parent is required. Applications close on 15th September 2026 with interviews for shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Must hold a B.Ed. or a BA (or equivalent) in Arabic Language & Studies.
• Experience teaching Arabic to non-native students in primary years.
• Maternity cover on a temporary (Supply) contract with immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Teach Arabic to primary level students, focusing on non-native speakers.
• Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the curriculum and Positive Education approach.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth coverage during maternity leave.

Skills

Arabic teaching

Non-native student experience

Immediate start

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language & Studies or equivalent

Job description

Primary Non-Native Arabic Teacher - Maternity Cover - Immediate start

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.

Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.

About Regent International School – Inspiring Minds. Building Character.

With a rich history of over 35 years, Regent International School is recognised as one of the leading and most innovative schools in the region, as well as a global leader in Positive Education. We have a close-knit family and community spirit with happiness resonating in our school, our children, our parents, and our teachers. We believe in inspiring, empowering, and enlightening our students and enriching the community of which we are a central focus.

Regent International School is an all–through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE and ‘A’ Levels. Some of our students achieved ‘best in world’ awards from examination bodies this year, and the school significantly exceeded all international and Dubai averages in this year’s TIMSS results. We offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled in Dubai. With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Primary students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains. Our world-class STEAM centre and Design Thinking curriculum offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9. We are technologically innovative and embed AI in teaching and learning. We have outstanding performing arts opportunities with amazing teachers to help our more creative students truly find their voice, and equally impressive athletic options for our students who regularly compete with other international schools in the region in DASSA and BSME sporting events and are supported by PE teachers as well as bespoke coaches for each sport. Regent International School is judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school with many outstanding features and ‘Outstanding’ in our British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection in 2019.

Requirements

We present an exciting opportunity to join us in further developing our highly popular, dynamic and innovative school.

About you:

We seek to appoint an experienced Primary Non-native Arabic Teacher for maternity cover on a temporary (Supply) contract to join our team for an immediate start. The candidate must be well-qualified, holding, as a minimum, a B.Ed. or a B.A or equivalent in Arabic Language & Studies. The candidate must be proficient and experienced at teaching Arabic to non-native students across the Primary phase.

This is a local contract with no benefits. Candidates applying for this position MUST be sponsored by their spouse/parent.

The closing date for applications is the 15th of September 2026. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore, we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be immediate.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Regent International School, 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 and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.