Head of Arabic Subjects

South View School Dubai Job type: Full Time, Permanent Start date: 06 April 2026Apply by: 31 December 2025Job overview Ash Mount School (AMS), part of Interstar Advisory Services, is a new international school opening in August 2026. Guided by our vision, Learn with Purpose, Live with Compassion, Lead with Courage, we are committed to ensuring that every child is grounded in their national identity while also embracing global mindedness.We are seeking an outstanding Head of Arabic Medium Subjects to lead Arabic, Islamic Education, and UAE Social Studies from Pre-KG upwards. This role provides a rare opportunity to establish strong Arabic-medium provision from the very beginning of the school's journey.Key Responsibilities Lead Arabic, Islamic Education, and Social Studies provision in compliance with UAE MOE requirements.Monitor teaching and learning standards across Arabic-medium subjects, supporting continuous improvement.Promote Arabic language proficiency, Islamic values, and knowledge of UAE heritage across the school.Mentor, coach, and develop teachers in Arabic-medium subjects.Develop curriculum plans that meet both MOE and AMS expectations for excellence and inclusivity.Monitor and analyse student progress data, implementing interventions where needed.Build strong partnerships with parents to promote Arabic language learning and cultural identity.Work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure cohesion between Arabic-medium subjects and the wider curriculum.Ensure all practices are inclusive and aligned with AMS's vision and values.Person Specification Essential Bachelor's degree in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Education, or related field (Level 6) with teaching qualification.Significant leadership experience in Arabic-medium subjects.Strong knowledge of MOE curriculum requirements and inspection frameworks.Evidence of measurable impact on student achievement and teacher development.High-level proficiency in Arabic, with strong English for professional communication.Desirable Leadership experience in an international school setting.Familiarity with IB approaches and/or transdisciplinary learning.Experience supporting bilingual or multilingual learning environments.Involvement in school start-ups or large-scale curriculum innovation projects.Safer Recruitment Statement Ash Mount School, part of Interstar Advisory Services, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to KHDA approval and the issuance of an Appointment Notice. This includes rigorous due diligence checks: attested qualifications, two professional references (including from the most recent employer), international safeguarding and criminal checks covering the last five to ten years, and online reputation checks. Candidates transferring from another Dubai school must also complete the KHDA Exit Survey.Application Process Applications should be submitted via TES. The start date will be determined by the availability of the successful candidate, though it is hoped to be Term 2 of the 2025–26 academic year. The application will remain open until the best candidate is appointed. Interviews will commence immediately as applications are received. If you are not contacted, you have not been shortlisted. Suitable applications may be kept on file for future opportunities.Recruiter contact: Email us Call us About South View School South View School PO Box 393304, Al Thamam, Remraam Dubai United Arab Emirates ‬Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.