Arabic Teacher

Role overview

The Arabic Teacher will deliver highquality Arabic language instruction to both native and nonnative speakers, often within multigrade classes where 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 the Saudi national curriculum objectives within the school’s International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and philosophy.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Arabic lessons for native and nonnative speakers across a range of ages and abilities

• Differentiate effectively within multigrade classes to ensure age and 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 a joint 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 area and willingness to do each role.

Profile 1 – Older students (PYP/MYP focus)

• Students aged approximately 7–16

• Predominant focus on native Arabic speakers in the PYP from Grade 2 upwards

• MYP Language & Literature classes for native speakers and Language Acquisition classes for nonnative Arabic speakers

Profile 2 – Early Years and Primary