Drama Teacher - August 2026

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL- AL MIZHAR; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Dubai is seeking a qualified Drama Teacher to join their team in August 2026. The position offers competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, free schooling, and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have a BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE, a strong track record in teaching Drama to GCSE level, and a passion for contributing to the school community and enhancing student experiences.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Individual fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to home country

End of Service Gratuity

Discounts via GEMS rewards app

Qualifications

• Embody and role model core values of Grow, Flourish and Mindfulness.
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching.
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with real career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Engage actively in extra-curricular programmes and community-based events.
• Share exemplary teaching practices with colleagues.
• Contribute positively to school culture.

Skills

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven experience of teaching Drama to GCSE level

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, we are looking to recruit a Drama Teacher for August 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to gain valuable international exposure, or for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and an ethos of Mindfulness in everything you do at GFM.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development; with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish and Mindfulness
• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching Drama to GCSE level
• Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world‑class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra‑curricular programme and community‑based events.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax‑free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day‑to‑day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.