About Dwight

Dwight School Dubai is a vibrant International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer three programs from PreK to Grade 12 – the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). As a school, we are committed to providing high-quality holistic education in a supportive, caring, and collaborative learning environment. Dwight’s legacy of innovation and personalized learning dates to 1872. Right from its inception, Dwight has been committed to fostering the next generation of global leaders and ethical citizens who can thrive anywhere in the world.

Employment Type: Part-time
Working hours: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Role and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning:

• Planning for outstanding teaching and assessment, in line with the school’s Teaching & Learning and Assessment policies.
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate, Arabic instruction through stories, songs, and play.
• Utilize play-based and inquiry-driven teaching methods to make Arabic learning enjoyable and accessible.
• Support children's cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development through tailored activities.
• Integrate Islamic education and Emirati culture meaningfully into Early Years provision.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records, using performance data to inform planning, teaching, intervention, student learning, and progress.
• Ensure scope and sequence, unit and lesson planning are up to date, accurate, and in line with IB and school requirements.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Recognize the Spark of Genius in every child and endeavor to follow the Dwight vision, mission, and pillars in every aspect of the role.
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota and cover for absent colleagues.
• Undertake relevant training and professional development related to the role.
• Support school events and activities, including the ECA programme.
• Actively collaborate in the Dwight and IB community, which includes developing strong partnerships with all stakeholders, and the local and wider community.
• Any other reasonable duties and additional hours of work as assigned by the Head of School or Head of Arabic & Islamic.

A Successful Applicant should possess the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies or Islamic Education
• Minimum one year of recent early childhood teaching experience or six months supervised practice.
• Passion to work with young children in a school setting.

In return, we can offer:

• Friendly and helpful colleagues in a collaborative environment
• Supportive, experienced leadership
• All the advantages of a vibrant, positive, and diverse international community.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV with a cover letter through the submission form below.

Closing date of applications: 17 October 2025