Director of Learning – Arabic August 2024 or earlier start (negotiable)

GEMS Education is looking for an innovative Director of Learning – Arabic to lead the Arabic Department.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of teaching Arabic and a proven track record of successful student achievement. Genuine alignment with the philosophy of the IB and the values embodied in the Learner Profile are desirable, as is a passion for working in our truly diverse community. 

The ideal candidate will preferably have: 

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B. Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent with a specialism in teaching Arabic at Primary and/or Secondary School 
• A varied and demonstrable Arabic teaching experience in Primary and/or Secondary schools
• A proven track record as a successful leader of curriculum (especially in the context of regulatory inspections) 
• An experience in a similar supervisory/leadership role with teaching and learning and team management responsibilities
• The experience, personality and educational philosophy to continue to drive the Inclusion agenda at one of our schools with a truly diverse and international student body

If you are excited by this opportunity and are keen to apply, please ensure to mention in your cover letter if you will be travelling with a teaching partner and what subject/year groups they are qualified to teach.  

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced check. 

Benefits

An excellent remuneration package is available for successful candidates including; a competitive tax free salary, premium medical insurance and life insurance, work permit and residence visa, flight allowance, tuition fee concession, and other benefits in line with the UAE Labour Law.

In addition to these, we offer:

• A culture of collaboration and an excellent support system
• An excellent programme of continuing professional development
• The chance to shape the future of the subject in collaboration with the leadership team, external education professionals, and exam boards
• The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, structured performance management, and opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility
• A commitment to staff wellbeing

• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning and to influence the quality of student achievement
• An aspiration to work in a school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Sensitivity and skill to lead and manage colleagues on the journey of improvement 
• Experience of working in the UAE and understanding of the KHDA inspection framework