90-day notice rule to curb sudden teacher exit in Dubai schools

Schools in Dubaiare taking steps to update their HR systems and processes to ensure smooth transitions after the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced stricter rules around teacher resignations and accountability.

- Nandini Sircar

The education regulator said recently that if a teacher resigns but fails to complete all requirements — such as serving their full notice, leaving only at the end of term, and completing the exit survey — they will face a 90-day waiting period before being allowed to take up a new Appointment Notice.

Stacey Cartwright, head of HR —executive operations at Taaleem, said schools are already moving to align with the new mandate. “To comply with the 90-day resignation period, Taaleem is updating contract management systems and HR workflows to track notice periods and ensure that transitions are managed in line with KHDA guidance. We will use this period to recruit replacements and safeguard continuity of learning for students.”