Job Snapshot
Head of Arabic A - Curriculum Leadership
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Education / Teaching / Training
Experience: Proven Arabic teaching and subject leadership experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview: Head of Arabic A - Curriculum Leadership in Dubai, UAE is an Education Management opportunity for an experienced academic leader who can shape the strategic direction of Arabic language education and raise student achievement. GEMS Education is hiring a subject specialist to work closely with the CEO, Principals and Vice Principal for Arabic, establish ambitious academic expectations and lead improvement planning across the school.
Job Details
Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Education Management Function: Education / Teaching / Training Salary: 0 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Head of Arabic A - Curriculum Leadership will provide strategic and instructional direction for the Arabic language department. The position will help define subject priorities, strengthen teaching quality and ensure that curriculum planning, self-evaluation and resource management support sustained improvements in student attainment and progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape a clear and ambitious vision for Arabic A teaching and learning.
- Work with the CEO, Principals and Vice Principal for Arabic to establish the strategic direction of the subject.
- Set high expectations for curriculum delivery, classroom practice and student achievement.
- Lead the development of subject aims, priorities and measurable academic objectives.
- Contribute significantly to the formulation and implementation of the School Development Plan.
- Translate whole-school priorities into practical Arabic language improvement initiatives.
- Monitor student attainment and progress across year groups.
- Use performance evidence to identify strengths, learning gaps and improvement priorities.
- Lead Arabic self-review and departmental evaluation activities.
- Support the preparation of accurate evidence for internal reviews and school inspections.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum planning, teaching methods and assessment practices.
- Develop action plans that address identified areas for improvement.
- Monitor the implementation and impact of departmental development actions.
- Guide teachers in delivering consistent, challenging and inclusive Arabic instruction.
- Promote effective differentiation for students with varied abilities and learning needs.
- Support teachers through coaching, professional dialogue and classroom-focused development.
- Encourage the sharing of exemplary teaching resources and instructional practices.
- Coordinate curriculum mapping, schemes of work and assessment planning.
- Ensure the Arabic A curriculum meets relevant school and regulatory expectations.
- Lead the effective planning, allocation and management of departmental resources.
- Recommend teaching materials, digital tools and learning resources that improve outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders and other subject departments.
- Maintain the Academy 's Mission, Vision and Values at the centre of departmental decision-making.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Communicate departmental priorities and performance clearly to school leadership.
- Contribute to wider academic initiatives and whole-school development activities.
- Undertake additional leadership duties delegated by the CEO, Principal or Vice Principal.
Ideal Profile
- Recognised degree in Arabic Language, Arabic Literature, Education or a related discipline.
- Appropriate teaching qualification or professional teaching certification.
- Proven experience teaching Arabic A in a school environment.
- Previous responsibility as a Head of Department, subject leader or curriculum coordinator.
- Strong knowledge of Arabic curriculum design, assessment and instructional practice.
- Demonstrated success in improving student achievement and academic progress.
- Ability to establish a strategic vision and convert it into practical development plans.
- Experience conducting departmental self-evaluation and quality assurance reviews.
- Strong understanding of school development planning and academic improvement processes.
- Confidence analysing student performance data and identifying targeted interventions.
- Ability to coach teachers and strengthen classroom practice.
- Effective leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Organised approach to curriculum documentation, reporting and resource planning.
- Commitment to ambitious academic standards and inclusive education.
- Professional conduct aligned with the school 's Mission, Vision and Values.
Skills Set
- Arabic A curriculum leadership
- Arabic language education
- Subject department management
- Instructional leadership
- Curriculum development
- School development planning
- Academic strategy
- Student achievement improvement
- Progress monitoring
- Performance data analysis
- Department self-evaluation
- School inspection preparation
- Teaching quality assurance
- Teacher coaching
- Professional development
- Assessment planning
- Curriculum mapping
- Schemes of work
- Action plan development
- Resource management
- Educational leadership
- Academic reporting
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Inclusive teaching
- Departmental improvement
- Strategic decision-making
- Team leadership
- Education compliance
Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to influence Arabic language education at a strategic level within Dubai 's established Education Management sector. The successful leader will shape curriculum direction, develop teaching practice and contribute directly to school improvement while gaining valuable exposure to senior academic leadership and long-term career progression within the GEMS Education network.
About the Company
GEMS Education operates an extensive network of schools across the UAE and international markets. Its schools combine structured curricula, experienced academic leadership and continuous professional development to strengthen teaching quality, student achievement and sustainable school improvement.