Arabic & Islamic Teacher (Arabs & non-Arabs) (KG-Cycle1) Immediate start – GEMS Education

GEMS Education is hiring an Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher for KG to Cycle 1 (early primary) at one of its Abu Dhabi schools, open to both Arab and non-Arab qualified teachers, with an immediate start. The role covers teaching both Arabic language and Islamic Studies to young learners within an established international school curriculum.

Day to day, the teacher plans and delivers age-appropriate Arabic language and Islamic Studies lessons, builds foundational literacy and cultural understanding for young children, assesses student progress, and communicates regularly with parents on development. At the KG-Cycle 1 stage, a large part of effective teaching is about engagement and classroom management as much as subject content — making lessons age-appropriate, interactive, and consistent.

This role suits a qualified, experienced early-years or primary teacher with strong Arabic language and Islamic Studies subject knowledge who genuinely enjoys working with young children. GEMS schools are known for structured curricula and a strong emphasis on holistic student development, so teachers who thrive here typically combine solid subject expertise with warmth, patience, and consistency in the classroom.

Early Arabic language and Islamic Studies education at the KG-Cycle 1 stage lays the foundation for how confidently and positively students engage with these subjects throughout the rest of their schooling. A teacher who builds strong early engagement and genuine enjoyment of Arabic and Islamic Studies at this age has an outsized influence on long-term student attitudes toward the subject, which matters both academically and culturally within the UAE education system. For GEMS Education as a school operator, consistently strong teaching at this foundational stage directly supports the school's reputation with parents, who place significant weight on how well their children's early language and cultural education is handled. Because parent satisfaction and student outcomes at the early years stage strongly influence enrollment retention and word-of-mouth reputation, the quality of teaching in this role has a real, if indirect, commercial impact on the school's ongoing success and standing within the local community.

Teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies at the KG-Cycle 1 level within a large, well-established international school group like GEMS Education offers strong professional development within a structured curriculum framework and access to established teaching resources and mentorship. You'll build genuine expertise in early-years pedagogy specific to Arabic language and Islamic Studies instruction, a specialized combination that's valued across international schools throughout the UAE and wider GCC region. Working within GEMS' broader network also opens visibility into professional development opportunities, curriculum training, and potential progression into subject lead, year group coordinator, or later leadership roles within the group's schools. Early-years teaching experience specifically builds strong foundational skills in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and parent communication that serve teachers well throughout their careers regardless of which grade level they move to later. For teachers building a long-term career in UAE international education, a role within a recognized group like GEMS is a strong, well-regarded credential. Teachers who build this specialized combination of skills also find it highly portable, since strong Arabic and Islamic Studies educators are consistently sought after across international schools throughout the UAE and wider Gulf region, giving genuine long-term career security alongside the immediate reward of shaping young learners' earliest attitudes toward language and faith.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, or a related field
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent) preferred
• Prior experience teaching Arabic and/or Islamic Studies at KG or early primary level
• Strong classroom management skills appropriate for young learners
• Fluent Arabic language skills; strong knowledge of Islamic Studies curriculum content
• Genuine enthusiasm for early-years education and child development
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and school leadership on student progress