Head Of Arabic

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Arabic to join our well-established and highly successful school, where we are committed to providing a world‑class education for every student.

Closing Date for Applications: 28th September 2026. The start date for this role is October 2026.

The Head of Arabic will inspire both staff and students to achieve their full potential by fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be a compassionate, values-driven leader who champions inclusion, models the highest standards of professionalism, and promotes reflective practice across the department.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for Arabic First Language (Arabic

A) and Arabic Second Language (Arabic

B) across The British International School Abu Dhabi. They will ensure that all students develop outstanding proficiency, confidence, and pride in the Arabic language.

The Head of Arabic will lead the ongoing development of teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment, driving standards from Good to Outstanding in line with the schools strategic priorities and the ADEK Inspection Framework.

Working closely with the Head of Islamic Education, National Identity and Social Studies, the successful candidate will champion Arabic language acquisition across the whole school, creating an environment where Arabic is highly visible, valued, and celebrated by the entire school community. They will also strengthen students use of Arabic across Arabic‑medium subjects while promoting a deep appreciation of Emirati culture, heritage, identity, and values.

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. It has a track record of improvement and excellence built on a foundation of community and partnership.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school is internationally recognized, winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards, MENA and ADEK awards.

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