Arabic Teacher for an immediate start

The English College, Dubai, seeks a positive, reflective and inspiring Arabic Teacher for Primary for an immediate start.  The successful candidate will have a growth mindset and high expectations of all staff and students. They will be open and willing to learn; they will be expected to engage in professional learning with the mindset that everyone can always improve. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about encouraging students to grow and develop holistically - academically, emotionally, physically and socially. Therefore successful candidates will be able to demonstrate their capacity to meet our whole school vision:

At The English College, we encourage students to always try their best and aspire to excellence. We strive to develop lifelong learners who flourish in all they do and embrace, with passion and confidence, their responsibility to support others and make a difference both locally and globally.

Applicants will need to be sympathetic with the ethos and values of The English College. We are looking for highly committed team players with the drive, energy and passion to develop this forward-looking school.  You should also illustrate a capacity to help students achieve their absolute best as part of a team, a proactive commitment to the pastoral care and wellbeing of our learners, and a willingness to contribute to the thriving extracurricular life of our school.

The English College is an established, independent, and co-educational British curriculum all-through school  (Arabic through to Year 13). We are well resourced with great facilities and a reputation for academic excellence; we place the success of each and every student at the centre of our mission. Our students are motivated, committed and love learning. Our staff are passionate and outstanding teaching professionals, and we are committed to providing excellent and ongoing CPD opportunities.

The English College is a family, and with our fantastic students, dedicated and motivated team of excellent teachers and support staff, it truly is a wonderful place to learn and teach.

The English College is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues and parents. We are committed to continuous improvement. 

All applications must be supported by a current CV, added as a supporting document. 

Successful applicants will:

• Be honest, transparent and have integrity. 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Arabic and an education diploma
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in the UAE, specifically with Arabic A and B for both primary and secondary students.
• Be able to provide police clearances for the countries they have lived in the past 10 years..
• Be professional in appearance and conduct
• Be willing to contribute to the wider curriculum and support the vision of the school

Our remuneration package includes:

• Tax free salary, dependent upon experience
• Housing allowance
• Medical insurance
• Annual flight allowance
• Educational places for up to two children
• Visa costs
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

Application Process:

To apply please complete the online application form. Early applications are strongly encouraged (we reserve the right to appoint early). 

Long list / initial Skype interviews will be held as soon as applications are received. Final interviews will be held following that. We look forward to receiving your application. 

The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.