Arabic Teacher

We areseekingan enthusiastic and adaptableArabic Teacherto join our growing school community inAmaala, Saudi Arabia. This is a startup environment with a diverse, multilingual student population and a strong focus on flexibility, collaboration, and inclusive practice.

Role overview

The Arabic Teacher will deliver highquality Arabic language instruction toboth native and nonnative speakers, often withinmultigrade classeswhere students of different ages, stages, and language profiles may learn together. In the lower years, native and nonnative Arabic speakers will be taught in the same class, requiring strong differentiation skills and flexible planning. In older years, classes may be separated by language profile depending on student numbers, though combined classes may still be required.

Arabic is a national subject in Saudi Arabia, and the role requires careful alignment of theSaudi national curriculum objectiveswithin the school'sInternational Baccalaureate (IB) framework and philosophy.

Keyresponsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Arabic lessons for native and nonnative speakers across a range of ages and abilities
• Differentiate effectivelywithin multigrade classes to ensure ageand gradelevel objectives are met
• Develop parallel or differentiated planning where native and nonnative learners are taught within the same class
• Align Arabic teaching with Saudi national requirements while embedding IB approaches to teaching and learning
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, including homeroom teachers
• Contribute flexibly to the wider life of the school as needs evolve
  
  

Profiles we are recruiting for

This is ajoint recruitment process for two Arabic teaching roles. Final allocation will depend on student numbers and school needs. Candidates are asked to indicate their preference,strongest experience areaandwillingness to do each role.

Profile 1 Older students (PYP/MYP focus)

• Studentsagedapproximately716
• Predominantfocus onnative Arabic speakersin the PYPfrom Grade 2 upwards
• MYPLanguage & Literature classes fornativespeakers and Language Acquisition classes fornonnative Arabicspeakers
  
  

Profile 2 Early Years and Primary

• Studentsagedapproximately111
• Combined native and nonnative Arabic up to age 6
• Nonnative Arabic for ages 711
• Requires awarm, playful, and nurturing approachwith younger children
• Due to cultural expectations, afemale profile is preferredfor this role
  
  

Essentialrequirements

• DegreeinArabic
• Nativelevel Arabicproficiency, with ahigh level of Englishhighly valuedfor school communication
• Ability to teach bothnative and nonnative Arabic speakers
• Strong experience or confidence working inmultigrade classrooms
• Flexibility to adapt to changing class structures and student numbers
• Willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities in a startup school environment
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with theInternational Baccalaureate (PYP and/or MYP)
• Ability to also teach Islamic Studies, providing additional staffing flexibility
• Experience supporting wider school activities beyond core teaching duties
• Saudi nationalityand/or experience working inthe country
  
  

Whatwearelookingfor

• Adaptabilityandresilience
• Culturalsensitivity
• Ateamoriented,collaborativemindset
• Initiative and openness to building something new
  
  

Whyjoinus

• Unique opportunity to help shape a new IB school from the ground up
• Stateoftheart facilities in a premium, purposebuilt resort destination
• Part of theSEK Education Group, with access to professional learning and international expertise
• A closeknit school community making a meaningful difference for families relocating to the region