Drama Teacher

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 134.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aldar Education LLC is hiring a Drama Teacher in Abu Dhabi to deliver engaging drama lessons, across Key Stage 3 to 5, aligned with the UK National Curriculum. The role focuses on developing performance, creativity and communication skills, with emphasis on assessment preparation for GCSE/IGCSE/A Level/BTEC Drama.

A PGCE and BA in Drama or related field are required, with 1–2 years of teaching experience. The ideal candidate will support inclusive education, use blended learning, and uphold

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Drama, Theatre, Performing Arts, or a related subject.
• PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching drama within a British curriculum or international school preferred.
• Experience with EAL/Multilingual learners is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Drama lessons aligned to the UK National Curriculum and examination board specifications.
• Teach across the drama curriculum up to KS3–KS5 where required and prepare students for GCSE/IGCSE/A Level/BTEC Drama.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet diverse ability levels and learning needs.
• Develop students' performance, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Lead practical workshops, rehearsals, and assessed performances with constructive feedback.
• Monitor progress and provide reports to parents and school leadership; ensure safeguarding and welfare of students.

Conoscenze

Drama teaching

British curriculum teaching

UK National Curriculum

Key Stage 3 Drama

GCSE Drama

IGCSE Drama

A Level Drama

BTEC Drama

Lesson planning

Scheme of work development

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Drama, Theatre, Performing Arts, or a related subject

PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Drama Teacher Job Snapshot

Role: Drama Teacher Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Education Function: Teaching and Academics Experience: Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Drama Teacher in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an excellent Education opportunity for a qualified performing arts educator with strong drama curriculum knowledge, creative teaching skills, and experience supporting students across practical performance, scripted work, devised theatre, reflection, evaluation, and examination preparation. This role supports a British curriculum school by delivering engaging drama lessons, developing student confidence, creativity, communication, collaboration, and performance skills across secondary year groups.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Education Function: Teaching and Academics Salary: 12000-17000 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

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Drama lessons that inspire students and support strong learning outcomes.
• Teach across the drama curriculum, including Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5 where required.
• Prepare students for GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, and BTEC Drama qualifications where applicable.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work aligned with the UK National Curriculum and relevant examination board specifications.
• Develop students' performance skills, creativity, confidence, collaboration, communication, and understanding of theatrical styles.
• Lead practical workshops, rehearsals, scripted performances, devised work, reflection activities, and evaluation tasks.
• Provide high-quality guidance and feedback during rehearsals, coursework preparation, practical assessments, and examinations.
• Plan lessons and learning sequences that meet the needs of the full ability range.
• Use effective assessment strategies to monitor progress, inform planning, and support students in reaching their potential.
• Support students in developing performance, evaluative, analytical, presentation, resilience, and teamwork skills.
• Maintain organised drama studios, theatres, performance areas, resources, and displays to support a stimulating learning environment.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety when students use staging, props, costumes, technical equipment, and performance spaces.
• Use digital technology and blended learning approaches to enhance student engagement and progress.
• Support POD, SEN, EAL, and gifted and talented students through inclusive and differentiated teaching practices.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the drama department to keep learning engaging, rigorous, and relevant.
• Monitor and track student progress using assessment data to identify additional challenge or support needs.
• Provide constructive feedback that helps students improve performance, evaluation, coursework, and examination outcomes.
• Contribute to departmental moderation and standardisation processes to support accurate assessment.
• Follow the school's behaviour policy and maintain high expectations for student conduct, effort, and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with students while encouraging respect, responsibility, independence, and confidence.
• Support the pastoral development, wellbeing, and safeguarding of students.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, drama clubs, productions, showcases, competitions, assemblies, and community performances.
• Support whole-school initiatives and cross-curricular opportunities linked to creativity, sustainability, innovation, and enterprise.
• Participate in departmental planning, professional development, and collaborative work with colleagues.
• Maintain accurate student records and support reporting and parent communication processes.
• Uphold high standards of safeguarding, child protection, professional conduct, and school values at all times.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Drama, Theatre, Performing Arts, or a related subject.
• PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching drama within a British curriculum or international school setting is preferred.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Strong knowledge of drama curriculum delivery, performance assessment, rehearsal practice, and examination preparation.
• Ability to teach practical and theory-based drama lessons across a wide student ability range.
• Passion for teaching and a clear commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism with strong consideration for student wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities, productions, clubs, or school performances.
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
• Positive, solution-focused, and collaborative approach to working life.
• Respect for all members of the school community, regardless of position, gender, age, or background.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and school leaders.
• Reflective teaching practice with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the culture and values of the region.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.

Skills Set

• Drama teaching
• Theatre education
• British curriculum teaching
• UK National Curriculum
• Key Stage 3 Drama
• GCSE Drama
• IGCSE Drama
• A Level Drama
• BTEC Drama
• Lesson planning
• Scheme of work development
• Scripted performance
• Devised theatre
• Practical workshops
• Rehearsal guidance
• Performance assessment
• Coursework support