Whole School Arabic A Lead - Curriculum

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education UAE is seeking a Whole School Arabic A Lead - Curriculum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role requires a qualified teacher with significant leadership experience in Arabic education. The candidate will focus on curriculum development and improving student achievements.

The successful applicant must demonstrate knowledge of KHDA and UAE Ministry of Education standards, while supporting teachers and promoting Arabic language and UAE culture throughout the school.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with relevant teaching qualifications.
• Proven leadership experience within an Arabic department.
• Strong understanding of UAE Ministry of Education and KHDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Arabic A curriculum across Primary and Secondary phases.
• Support, coach, and mentor Arabic A teachers.
• Monitor student progress and analyze achievement information.

Skills

Arabic A leadership

Arabic curriculum development

Teacher coaching

Assessment moderation

Quality assurance

Student progress monitoring

Achievement data analysis

Education

B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent

Job description

Whole School Arabic A Lead - Curriculum

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education Management

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: Proven Arabic department leadership experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Whole School Arabic A Lead - Curriculum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced Arabic A education leader who can guide curriculum development, improve teaching quality, raise student achievement, and support Arabic language excellence across Primary and Secondary phases with GEMS Education. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher with proven Arabic department leadership experience, strong knowledge of KHDA requirements, UAE Ministry of Education expectations, and a clear commitment to outstanding student outcomes.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Education Management
• Salary: 18000-28000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any

Context

The Whole School Arabic A Lead - Curriculum will provide strategic leadership for Arabic A across GEMS International School, Dubai Hills. The role focuses on strengthening curriculum continuity, improving classroom practice, supporting Arabic teachers, monitoring assessment data, and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across the whole school. The successful candidate will help promote Arabic language, UAE culture, national identity, and academic excellence while working closely with school leadership to deliver whole-school improvement priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Arabic A curriculum across Primary and Secondary phases.
• Support, coach, and mentor Arabic A teachers to strengthen classroom practice, lesson quality, assessment use, and student engagement.
• Monitor student progress through assessment data, moderation outcomes, classroom evidence, and performance reviews.
• Analyse achievement information to identify learning gaps, improvement priorities, and targeted intervention strategies.
• Ensure Arabic A curriculum planning and teaching practice meet KHDA requirements and UAE Ministry of Education expectations.
• Lead curriculum planning, assessment moderation, standardisation, and quality assurance processes across the Arabic department.
• Work with school leadership to align Arabic A development with whole-school improvement plans and inspection readiness.
• Build a culture of collaboration, professional learning, accountability, and excellence within the Arabic teaching team.
• Promote consistent standards in Arabic literacy, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, comprehension, and cultural understanding.
• Support teachers in designing engaging Arabic learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Prepare and maintain curriculum documentation, assessment records, progress evidence, department action plans, and review materials.
• Encourage Arabic language use, UAE culture, national identity, and local heritage through school initiatives, events, and enrichment activities.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, leaders, students, and parents to support student progress and department success.
• Contribute to the wider school community through leadership, professional collaboration, and active participation in school initiatives.

Ideal Profile

• Qualified teacher with relevant teaching qualifications such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience within an Arabic department.
• Strong understanding of UAE Ministry of Education and KHDA requirements.
• Experience leading Arabic A curriculum development across Primary, Secondary, or whole-school phases.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop Arabic A teachers through professional guidance and practical support.
• Strong assessment literacy with the ability to use data for improvement planning and student achievement growth.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Confident leadership style with the ability to collaborate with school leaders and teaching teams.
• Commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for students.
• Passion for Arabic language education, UAE culture, national identity, and inclusive international school learning.
• Reflective and improvement-focused approach with strong attention to quality assurance and compliance.
• Willingness to contribute positively to the wider school community, events, initiatives, and culture.

Skills Set

• Arabic A leadership
• Arabic curriculum development
• Whole-school curriculum leadership
• Primary Arabic A
• Secondary Arabic A
• Arabic language teaching
• KHDA requirements
• UAE Ministry of Education requirements
• Curriculum planning
• Assessment moderation
• Quality assurance
• Student progress monitoring
• Achievement data analysis
• Teacher coaching
• Staff mentoring
• Department leadership
• Arabic literacy
• UAE culture promotion
• National identity initiatives
• School improvement planning
• Parent communication
• International school education

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for an Arabic education leader seeking a meaningful leadership role in Dubai's Education Management sector. GEMS Education offers a collaborative international school environment where experienced educators can influence curriculum quality, support teacher development, strengthen Arabic A outcomes, and contribute to whole-school improvement. The role provides strong exposure to KHDA and UAE Ministry of Education expectations, cross-phase leadership, professional growth, and long-term career development within the GEMS network.

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 culture shaped by innovation, academic excellence, creativity, collaboration, and international-mindedness. The school supports educators who are committed to developing confident, curious, compassionate students while strengthening language learning, cultural understanding, and meaningful contribution to the wider community.