Islamic Education Teacher

Islamic Education Teacher - Bilingual Studies Job Snapshot

Role: Islamic Education Teacher - Bilingual Studies

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: Relevant Islamic Education teaching experience in native and non-native streams

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Salary: 10000-16000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Islamic Education Teacher will deliver structured learning to students from different linguistic backgrounds, requiring distinct approaches for native Arabic speakers and students studying through the non-native stream. The position therefore demands both strong subject competence and the ability to communicate concepts accurately in Arabic and English. The teacher will create an inclusive environment where students can develop subject understanding, engage thoughtfully with Islamic values and apply learning appropriately within their academic and personal development. Effective differentiation will be essential to maintaining suitable challenge and accessibility across both streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Islamic Education lessons for native and non-native student groups.
• Adapt lesson content and instructional methods according to students ' language proficiency and learning requirements.
• Deliver subject concepts clearly and accurately in Arabic and English where appropriate.
• Develop students ' understanding of Islamic values, principles and curriculum content.
• Create age-appropriate lessons that encourage participation, reflection and meaningful discussion.
• Differentiate activities to accommodate varying levels of subject knowledge and language competence.
• Establish clear learning objectives and maintain appropriate curriculum progression.
• Use formative assessment to identify misconceptions and determine areas requiring reinforcement.
• Conduct summative assessments in accordance with school curriculum expectations.
• Track student attainment and use assessment evidence to improve subsequent teaching.
• Provide constructive feedback that supports both subject understanding and academic progress.
• Prepare appropriate learning resources for native and non-native streams.
• Maintain a respectful classroom culture that supports thoughtful engagement with Islamic Education.
• Apply effective classroom management and establish consistent behavioural expectations.
• Collaborate with department colleagues on planning, assessment and curriculum development.
• Communicate student progress effectively to parents and relevant school colleagues.
• Contribute to appropriate school activities connected with Islamic values, culture and student development.
• Support inclusive education by ensuring students from different linguistic backgrounds can access learning successfully.
• Maintain safeguarding, student wellbeing and professional standards throughout all teaching activities.

Ideal Profile

• Relevant academic and teaching qualifications appropriate for Islamic Education.
• Experience teaching Islamic Education within both native and non-native streams.
• Full professional fluency in Arabic and English.
• Strong Islamic Education subject knowledge.
• Ability to adapt instruction for students with different levels of Arabic proficiency.
• Experience planning differentiated lessons for linguistically diverse learners.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Ability to explain subject concepts clearly in both Arabic and English.
• Competence in assessing student understanding and monitoring academic progress.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work productively within a diverse international school environment.
• Commitment to respectful, inclusive and student-centred education.

Skills Set

• Islamic Education
• Native Arabic stream teaching
• Non-native Arabic stream teaching
• Arabic language
• English language
• Bilingual instruction
• Curriculum planning
• Differentiated instruction
• Lesson planning
• Student assessment
• Progress monitoring
• Classroom management
• Inclusive teaching
• Learning adaptation
• Student engagement
• Curriculum delivery
• Formative assessment
• Summative assessment
• Parent communication
• Collaborativ