Freelance facilitators in Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Role PurposeDeliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences for students across schools, camps and online programs in the UAE. You’ll be a confident, autonomous facilitator who can step up and run a room like a lead when required (brief/debrief, set standards, steady the team), without formal line-management responsibilities.This role follows our established delivery framework (program delivery, team support, content feedback, and operational collaboration) tailored to a non-lead position.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram deliveryFacilitate dynamic, inclusive sessions for mixed School age groups (in-person) meeting learning objectives and safeguarding standards.Adapt delivery to different settings (school day, enrichment, camps, short intensives).Model classroom management, behaviour expectations, and positive participation.Acting as “lead on the day” (when required)Run quick briefs/debriefs, assign roles, and align on session outcomes.Escalate risks early (attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, logistics) and steady delivery through issues.Capture outcomes, feedback, and actions in the shared workspace.Preparation & qualityPre-read decks, tailor examples to school context, and check resources/space/tech.Gather learner and teacher feedback; suggest practical improvements to content and flow.Operational collaborationCoordinate with Account Managers on schedules, rooming, resources, and travel; report incidents and attendance accurately and on time.Keep comms crisp in Slack/Email; maintain shared documents and Drive hygiene.Culture & representationRepresent 8billionideas professionally with cultural awareness (UAE context), punctuality, and excellent communication with clients and parents where appropriate.What Good Looks Like (KPIs)Session quality (NPS/teacher feedback), learner engagement & behaviour outcomesOn-time starts, accurate registers & reports, zero avoidable incidentsPositive client feedback and smooth handovers with colleaguesConstructive, actionable feedback into content/opsSkills & ExperienceEssentialProven track record facilitating youth learning experiences (schools, camps, enrichment, or similar).Strong classroom presence; confident with group management and live problem-solving.Clear, warm communication; able to give/receive feedback professionally.Tech-comfortable: Zoom/Meet, Google Workspace, Slack (bonus: Canva, Figma, Notion).Right to work in the UAE; able to travel across emirates; occasional evenings/weekends.DesirableArabic or strong regional knowledge; SEN awareness; first aid; safeguarding certification.Comfortable stepping in as “session lead” (briefs/debriefs, QA on the day).Experience delivering in bilingual or international school environments.Safeguarding & ComplianceCommitment to child safeguarding and safer working practices is mandatory.Successful background checks/police clearance(s) as required by UAE law and client policies; reference checks prior to start.Adhere to company policies (Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, Data Protection).Benefits & Working StylePurpose-led work with a collaborative, supportive delivery teamOngoing CPD and structured feedback; opportunities to mentor/shadowClear standards, resources, and ops support so you can focus on great deliveryHow to express interest: send your CV (and brief note on recent facilitation work) to rachel@8billionideas.com with subject “Facilitator – UAE (Dubai)”