Early Years Arabic Teacher - January 2026 start Basic

About the school

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades, operating premium international schools and nurseries that deliver outstanding success and growth. The organisation’s core ethos is Positive Education, which fosters active engagement in learning, celebrates character strengths and accomplishments, and encourages children to cultivate fulfilling relationships while seeking meaning and purpose in their lives.

Sunmarke School provides an ambitious, values-based education that nurtures students’ hearts and minds. The school offers the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, A Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma Programme. Students regularly achieve examination board awards for best in world, best in Middle East and best in country results. Recent IB outcomes place the school in the top three in Dubai and 69th globally. Sunmarke has been judged “Very Good” by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau since its third year and “Outstanding” by British Schools Overseas. The school is located in Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai.

The role

We are seeking passionate and creative Early Years Arabic Teachers to join the team from January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver engaging Arabic language instruction to young learners in a nurturing, inclusive and developmentally appropriate environment, supporting early literacy and language acquisition through play-based and inquiry-led learning.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Arabic instruction using Modern Standard Arabic, integrated with the Early Years Foundation Stage or equivalent curriculum.
• Foster a love for the Arabic language through songs, storytelling, games and hands-on activities.
• Support children’s holistic development through age-appropriate strategies.
• Work effectively with children during focus group activities, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with English-speaking teachers to ensure a bilingual, immersive classroom experience.
• Plan, assess and document children’s learning using clear outcomes and observations.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.
• Participate actively in early years school life, including events, performances and extracurricular activities.
• Engage in continuous professional development and reflective teaching practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood education, Arabic Language or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (reading, writing and speaking).
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong record of attendance, punctuality and professional commitment.
• Minimum of one year experience or completion of a relevant teaching internship or training in an early years environment.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (or equivalent) in relevant undergraduate studies.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate pedagogies.
• Creative, energetic and caring disposition with a genuine passion for teaching young children.
• Ability to work productively as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. The closing date for applications is 14 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. The start date is January 2026.