Arabic & Islamic Teacher

Repton School Abu Dhabi, Rose Campus, is seeking outstanding Arabic & Islamic Teacher for August 2026.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About Repton School Abu Dhabi

Repton Abu Dhabi is a premier international school that combines a distinctive British ethos with an inclusive and dynamic learning environment, appealing to both children and their families. The curriculum merges the strengths of the British education system with the innovation and energy of the UAE. Complemented by a vibrant and diverse extracurricular programme, students benefit from world-class facilities that nurture their natural curiosity and lay a strong foundation for their future aspirations.

Repton operates across two state-of-the-art campuses on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

Rose Campus (Foundation School): Established in 2013, Rose Campus caters to students from Nursery to Year 2, providing a nurturing environment for approximately 600 young learners.

Fry Campus: Opened in 2017, Fry Campus serves students from Year 3 to Year 13, including Senior School students who follow iGCSE and A-Level programmes. Fry Campus accommodates approximately 1,800 students, bringing the total capacity across both campuses to 2,300 students.

About The School

The Early Years are housed on Rose campus. A specially designed foundation school campus catering for Nursery – Year 2. The facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, multiple gymnasiums and outdoor playgrounds all cater towards early years students. Staff and students also benefit from being an Apple Distinguished School. The structure of the Early Years allows for middle leadership opportunities, including; heads of department and heads of subject.

Character requirements:

As a school we are very proud of the culture we have built at Repton Abu Dhabi. Schools are about people and relationships and our recruitment strategy very much focuses on hiring people with outstanding character. We are protective of our culture. The following character traits are non-negotiables:

Team Player who adds to the collaborative culture of the school

Positive attitude, adaptable and solution focused

A life-long learner with a growth mindset

Humility and humour - An ability to work hard but have fun

Skills, Experience & Responsibilities:

Bachelors (QFE 7) in a related subject

Qualified Teacher Status; and

EITHER - Bachelors (QFE 7) in Arabic

OR - Bachelors of Education with PGCE or Masters and relevant teaching experience within Arabic department;

OR - Bachelors in Arabic plus PGCE / Masters in Education

Have experience in a school with an outstanding track record

Minimum 3 years post qualification experience as an Arabic Teacher or Arabic-related position

Have experience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum international school

In return we offer:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Annual flight ticket

Accommodation

World class medical & healthcare benefits (subject to status)

End of service gratuity, as per labour law

School places

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.