Arabic Teacher Schools Al Barsha

About the school

Taaleem is one of the largest and most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 2004, Taaleem recruits international teachers who deliver curricula in a creative, collaborative and engaging manner. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and holds itself to high standards of effective practice in child protection. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants are subject to background checks including high-quality references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks.

Dubai Schools Al Barsha follows an American curriculum guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values. The mission is to be a beacon of academic excellence, nurturing students to become independent and empathetic learners who are future-ready, driven by pride and tolerance. The project aims to ensure that 100 percent of Emirati students are enrolled in Good+ rated schools.

The teacher embodies the Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching and a deep understanding of individual learning needs, the post holder promotes the Dubai Schools values of Future Ready, Trust and Empathy, Collaboration and Inclusion, Cultural Preservation, and Academic Excellence. The role requires the delivery of a distinctive curriculum that builds firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment, and a love of lifelong learning.

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills in all their richness to students.
• Inculcate by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve beyond their expectations and previous limits.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable them to enjoy learning.
• Make full use of educational technology and blended learning practices to enhance teaching and learning.
• Plan lessons that take full account of students’ individual learning needs, styles, preferences and capabilities.
• Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident and independent lifelong learners.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues and contribute to the continuing improvement of the school.
• Plan and deliver a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich the taught curriculum.
• Cooperate with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices and take active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents about student attainment and progress.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.
• Model good practice of academic honesty.
• Contribute actively to department discussions and meetings.
• Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.
• Actively support the school’s partnership with the community, including attendance at school or community events that may occur at weekends or in the evening.

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic, Islamic Language or Literature.
• At least two years of teaching experience in an international school.
• Experience of teaching the US curriculum is an advantage, as is experience of working in Dubai.
• Experience of using effective differentiation and assessment techniques is essential.
• Outstanding standards of teaching and learning with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative and dynamic attitude.

• Two-year contracts, extendable by further periods of up to two years on the recommendation of the Principal.
• Competitive tax-free salary awarded on the basis of experience and qualifications and placed on the Dubai Schools salary scale.
• Employment visa.
• Medical insurance for the employee as per UAE Labour Law, covering medical expenses within defined annual limits.