Whole School Arabic A Coordinator - Curriculum

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 178,560 - 267,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Contribution to meaningful curriculum improvement

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is looking for a Whole School Arabic A Coordinator for their International School in Dubai. The role involves coordinating the Arabic curriculum, supporting teachers, and monitoring student progress to enhance Arabic language learning across Primary and Secondary phases.

The ideal candidate has teaching qualifications, experience in international education, and strong knowledge of KHDA and IB standards.

This position offers the chance to grow professionally in a leading international school environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with relevant teaching qualifications.
• Experience teaching Arabic A in an international school setting.
• Strong understanding of KHDA, UAE Ministry of Education, and IB curriculum standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, delivery, and review of the Arabic A curriculum.
• Support Arabic A teachers through mentoring and guidance.
• Monitor student achievement and progress.

Skills

Arabic A curriculum coordination

Arabic language teaching

Curriculum planning

Teacher mentoring

UAE national identity

Student progress monitoring

KHDA compliance

Education

B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Whole School Arabic A Coordinator - Curriculum – an education management role in GEMS International School, Dubai Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focusing on Arabic language learning across Primary and Secondary phases.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Industry: Education Management; Function: Classroom Teaching; Job Type: Full-time; Salary: 16,000 – 24,000 AED per month (estimated).

This role coordinates curriculum delivery, supports Arabic teachers, monitors student progress, and strengthens Arabic language learning.

Core Duties

• Coordinate the planning, delivery, and review of the Arabic A curriculum across Primary and Secondary phases.
• Ensure Arabic A curriculum provision supports school expectations, IB standards where applicable, KHDA requirements, and UAE Ministry of Education guidance.
• Support Arabic A teachers through mentoring, lesson‑planning guidance, classroom practice improvement, and collaborative professional dialogue.
• Monitor student achievement using assessment results, classroom evidence, progress data, and moderation outcomes.
• Use student performance information to identify learning gaps, recommend interventions, and support improvement planning.
• Lead curriculum planning meetings, moderation activities, standardisation processes, and cross‑phase alignment discussions.
• Promote consistent teaching expectations, learning outcomes, assessment practices, and Arabic language progression across year groups.
• Work with school leaders to implement improvement priorities related to Arabic A learning, student progress, compliance, and curriculum quality.
• Foster strong communication between Primary and Secondary Arabic A teams to ensure continuity and shared practice.
• Support whole‑school initiatives that promote Arabic language, UAE culture, Islamic values where relevant, national identity, and respect for local heritage.
• Prepare curriculum documentation, teaching plans, assessment records, progress reports, and evidence required for internal reviews or external inspections.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop engaging learning experiences that build fluency, literacy, comprehension, writing, speaking, and cultural understanding.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and internationally minded school culture that reflects GEMS values and the IB Learner Profile.

Ideal Profile

• Qualified teacher with relevant teaching qualifications such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Arabic A within an international school setting.
• Strong understanding of KHDA, UAE Ministry of Education, and IB curriculum requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate curriculum planning, teaching standards, assessment processes, and student progress review.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage documentation, schedules, meetings, and cross‑phase priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with teachers, school leaders, students, and parents.
• Ability to mentor Arabic A teachers and support professional growth within a collaborative team.
• Good understanding of Primary and Secondary Arabic A learning needs, curriculum continuity, and student progression.
• Passion for promoting Arabic language, UAE culture, national identity, and meaningful language learning.
• Reflective and improvement‑focused mindset with commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and international education.
• Ability to contribute positively to whole‑school priorities, community events, and curriculum enrichment activities.

Skills Set

• Arabic A curriculum coordination
• Arabic language teaching
• Primary Arabic A
• Secondary Arabic A
• Curriculum planning
• KHDA compliance
• UAE Ministry of Education requirements
• IB curriculum standards
• Student progress monitoring
• Assessment moderation
• Standardisation
• Teacher mentoring
• Curriculum continuity
• Arabic literacy development
• UAE national identity
• Cultural learning
• Whole‑school improvement
• Cross‑phase collaboration
• Parent communication
• International school teaching
• IB Learner Profile
• Educational leadership

Why Join Us

The opportunity is ideal for an Arabic A educator who wants to advance in Dubai’s education management sector while contributing to a fully authorised IB World School. GEMS Education offers a professional environment where teachers and coordinators can develop leadership skills, collaborate with experienced educators, support a diverse international student body, and contribute to meaningful curriculum improvement.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a leading international education provider with a strong presence across Dubai and the wider region. GEMS International School, Dubai Hills is a fully authorised IB World School offering the complete IB continuum and a learning culture shaped by innovation, academic excellence, creativity, collaboration, and international‑mindedness.