Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Arabic Teacher at Smart Vision School is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive Arabic lessons that foster academic, linguistic, social, and emotional development. The teacher will create a positive and nurturing classroom environment, adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners, and encourage curiosity, confidence, and a love of the Arabic language.

This role aligns with UK Teachers’ Standards, the KHDA Education Inspection Framework, and the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) Arabic curriculum, ensuring excellence in teaching, safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion, and student achievement. The teacher will maintain effective communication with parents and colleagues and contribute to the wider SVS community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver Arabic language lessons aligned with the UAE MoE curriculum and school schemes of work.

• Use strong subject knowledge, pedagogy, and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate students.

• Adapt lessons to support Students of Determination, ELL learners, and students with diverse abilities.

• Use a variety of teaching strategies, including ICT and creative approaches, to enhance engagement.

• Encourage students to become independent, confident, and lifelong learners.

• Model best practice in language acquisition, academic integrity, and critical thinking.

Assessment, Recording, and Reporting

• Assess and record student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback.

• Help students set and monitor personal language-learning targets.

• Produce clear, professional reports and maintain accurate records of academic, social, and linguistic development.

Pastoral and Behaviour Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain consistent expectations for behaviour aligned with school policies and Islamic/Arabic values.

• Promote respect, empathy, and inclusion within the classroom and wider school community.

• Take proactive measures to safeguard students from abuse, bullying, or discrimination.

• Support students’ personal and emotional wellbeing through guidance and mentoring.

Curriculum Development

• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with the UAE MoE Arabic curriculum and school standards.

• Contribute to teaching materials, assessment methods, and enrichment activities.

• Embed UAE heritage, culture, and values across the Arabic curriculum.

• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high-quality provision and ensure cohesive learning experiences.

Professional Development and Contribution

• Engage in continuous professional development, reflecting on teaching practice.

• Actively participate in departmental and whole-school meetings.

• Support school events, after-school activities, and community engagement.

• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity at all times.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential:

• Relevant qualification in Arabic language or education

• Minimum of two years’ teaching experience in a school setting

• Strong understanding of assessment, differentiation, and inclusion

• Excellent command of Arabic and English (spoken and written)

• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing requirements

Desirable:

• Experience teaching in UAE or international schools

• Familiarity with KHDA inspection standards and MoE Arabic curriculum

Competencies and Attributes

• Empathetic listener with high emotional intelligence

• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational and behaviour management skills

• Flexible, proactive, and solution-focused approach

• Internationally minded with intercultural awareness and creativity

• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions

Alignment to Standards

UK Teachers’ Standards

Set high expectations

Promote good progress

Demonstrate strong subject knowledge

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Manage behaviour effectively

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

KHDA Education Inspection Framework

• Student Achievement and Progress

• Teaching for Effective Learning

• Personal Development, Behaviour, and Wellbeing

• Provision for Students of Determination

• Leadership, Collaboration, and Professional Responsibilities

UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) Arabic Curriculum Alignment

• Deliver Arabic language lessons according to MoE learning outcomes

• Promote reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in Arabic

• Embed knowledge of UAE heritage, culture, and national identity

• Foster appreciation for Islamic and Arabic values alongside language learning

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.