Arabic Teacher, Early Years

Job Overview

The Arbor School seeks a special individual for an exciting opportunity that has arisen within our school. The successful candidate will play a key role in fulfilling the school’s ecological and sustainability vision, as well as challenging students to fulfil their potential within the academic disciplines. The Arbor School is looking for a highly motivated Arabic Teacher in Early Years to join the growing Arabic and Islamic Studies program.

The Arbor School opened in 2018 with a vision of experiential, authentic education inspired by the natural beauty, human ingenuity, and ecological and social challenges of the Arabian Peninsula. Our learning community is committed to understanding and restoring the health of ecological and human communities as interconnected parts of a whole, emphasizing optimism, ambition, and humility. We believe in the inherent goodness of people and the capacity to act with empathy and compassion, fostering hope for a sustainable future.

We strive to ignite a lifelong love of learning in all students.

Recognising the interconnected nature of cognitive, affective and participative domains, we pursue a holistic approach to teaching and learning to prepare learners to:

• understand the interconnected concepts of sustainability, individual and collective well‑being, and environmental and social justice;
• find purpose, meaning and joy in their interactions with the natural world and with each other, and seek to understand people who are different from themselves;
• experience a sense of accomplishment and self‑efficacy through their actions at home, in school and in the wider world.

The role is to teach Early Years students key aspects of the Arabic curriculum and demonstrate excellent pedagogical knowledge and skills. You should have strong communication skills in English and be able to work with a range of students from beginners to those needing to be stretched. The successful candidate will be proficient and experienced in teaching Arabic A & B in Early Years or Primary.

Arbor teachers are part of an inclusive, fun‑loving, and active community. They enjoy authentic friendships with colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, and a shared commitment to the highest quality education. Teachers are resilient, calm in the face of change, and creative when solving problems. They bring passion and interests to enrich the school and meet agreed deadlines while communicating proactively with a positive intent.

• First‑language Arabic speaker.
• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language with a teaching license/MOE or KHDA approval, or equivalent.
• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• KHDA approval to teach Arabic.
• Minimum of one year’s experience teaching Arabic in an Early Years setting.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Experience in inquiry/ecological‑based learning is a plus.
• A track record of outstanding teaching and learning, and the ability to create a caring and nurturing classroom environment.

Competitive tax‑free salary, school‑provided accommodation, free school places for children, private medical insurance, annual airfares, and end‑of‑contract gratuity as per UAE labour law.

To apply for this position, please complete the application on TES.

• Submit an up‑to‑date CV with a recent photograph.
• Attach a letter of application no longer than two pages outlining your educational philosophy and suitability for the Arbor School.
• Include your educational qualifications.
• Provide KHDA approval and MoE license details.

The Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective and safe recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.