Head of Arabic

Due to group expansion, Taaleem requires an experienced Head of Arabic to join a new Public-Private Partnership Elementary School in Ras al Khaimah, from August 2022.

As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is continuing to support the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, establishing a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors. We currently manage and operate a number of private-public partnership schools in the UAE, with the aim of raising the quality of education; playing a significant role in shaping the present and future lives of Emirati youth.  

From August 2022, Taaleem will manage four Emirates Schools Establishment campuses located in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al Khaimah and Fujairah. This exciting project will be the newest addition to an already successful partnership with the UAE Government, expanding Taaleem's portfolio of private-sector-run government schools into the Northern Emirates of the UAE. 

Who are we looking for? 

Head of Arabic - Ras al Khaimah 

We are seeking an outstanding and dedicated Head of Arabic who is committed to the long-term goals of this project. The role will be based at our Ras al Khaimah campus in the most Northern Emirate of the UAE. 

We are looking to hire a Head of Arabic who believes they can make a difference to their students, who understands that change is a process and who wants to take an active role in sharing their expertise as the team moves towards achieving its shared goals. The projected growth of Taaleem will offer a broad range of exciting opportunities in the coming years.  

You will:         

• Have a relevant Teaching Qualification / License and experience leading Arabic department  
• Possess recent successful experience of teaching Arabic to students in Grades 1-5   
• Have experience teaching and leading in an American curriculum school setting
• Be an outstanding and inspirational senior leader  
• Have a flexible and enthusiastic approach with a can-do ethos          
• Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn, adaptable, motivated by challenge and an excellent and engaging classroom practitioner     
• Be fully vaccinated and available for an August start

We offer:          

• Supportive staff who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals          
• An extensive induction programme          
• A school where people can develop and thrive in a caring, fun and nurturing environment          
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students          
• A competitive tax-free salary and international package which includes accommodation/housing allowance, annual flight allowance and medical insurance          
• Ongoing professional development opportunities          
• The full support of the wider network of Taaleem schools          

Who are Taaleem?

As a Taaleem senior leader you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic’) was established in 2004 and now has 9,000 students attending our 11 international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and IBCP. We began training in 2009 and have enrolled over 3500 participants to date.

We recruit the very best international leaders and teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

To apply:

Please complete an application via the link below and upload an up-to-date CV for consideration.