Overview

GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL – THE VILLA – DUBAI

Job Description

GEMS FirstPoint School is looking for passionate Arabic Language Teachers for Early Years to join our team immediately for the 2025–2026 academic year!

What we’re looking for:

  • Degree in Early Years Education or Primary Education, or a specialization in Arabic Language
  • Teaching experience is required
  • Good command of English for communication

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary: AED 8,500/month
  • A supportive, inspiring, and international teaching environment

Skills

  • Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
  • Deliver the required curriculum, demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
  • Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
  • Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
  • Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
  • Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
  • Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs. 
  • Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom. 
  • Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters. 
  • Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials). 
  • Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements. 
  • Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences. 
  • Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior. 
  • Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning. 
  • Assist in the planning and organizing of school events and functions (e.g. inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc.). 
  • Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information.
  • Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment. 
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required. 
  • Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Education

Bachelor or Masters in Early Years or Primary Education, or a specialization in Arabic Language

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Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Degree
Bachelors

 

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About GEMS Education

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.