Arabic Teaching and Learning Coach – Our Own Cluster Schools, April 2026

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Cluster Arabic Teaching and Learning Coach, this appointment is for April 2026.

The Arabic Teaching and Learning Coach will work across six schools to support the Senior Leadership to identify areas of strength and improvement, supporting teachers to ensure progress across their cohorts. Support will include; planning, leading professional learning programs to support teachers in their professional growth, lesson modelling and to support Our Own Cluster’s onward growth in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies teaching.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Enjoys working in a dynamic school setting.
• Motivated and able to work with a high degree of independence and responsibility
• Previous experience in leading multiple groups of teachers or in a similar role is advantageous.
• Up to date on pedagogical understanding and evidence of impact.
• Deep understanding of the UAE Framework on Inspections.
• Ability to provide support to school leaders in self-evaluation and improvement planning.
• Must be aware of the latest compliance requirements from KHDA, SPEA and ADEK in the teaching and learning of Arabic and Islamic Education.
• Has excellent communication and language skills in English and Arabic.
• Must be mobile with a driving license

Qualifications: 

• Holds a recognized degree in Arabic and a teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGDE/Bed or equivalent
• Highly experienced, ideally 6 to 8 years and above
• Previous experience in leading multiple groups of teachers or in a similar role is advantageous.

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.