Head of Arabic

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.  

Taaleem is looking for an experienced and dedicated Head of Arabic to join one of Dubai Campus.

Primary Purpose of the Job: 

The Head of Arabic holds the overall school responsibility and accountability for monitoring student progress, attainment and curriculum delivery through close collaboration with the SLT for Arabic Subject. The Head of Arabic also supports all teachers in achieving outstanding teaching for effective learning results whilst working with the SLT and department members to assess the impact of school action plans in achieve desired learning outcomes.

Who are we looking for? 

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.

• Two years’ senior or middle leadership in a similar setting.

• 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.

What We Offer:

• Teaching Staff are offered two-year contracts, which can be extended by further periods of up to two years, on the recommendation of the Principal.

• Salaries are awarded on the basis of experience and qualifications and will be appointed to a specific point on the Taaleem salary scale.

• We regularly review our salary scales, which are structured to enable ongoing development and progression.

• We offer a comprehensive set of benefits to our international staff, ensuring internationally recruited staff are provided with accommodation appropriate to the teacher’s status and family needs.

• Taaleem provide Medical Insurance to all employees under its sponsorship, during their employment, as per the UAE Labour Law.

• The insurance will cover the medical expenses within defined individual annual limits and as per the terms and conditions of the prevailing medical insurance policy.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary

• Employment visa

• Taaleem provided accommodation or housing allowance

• Medical insurance for self

• Annual flight allowance for self

• Relocation allowance