Drama Teacher - Performing Arts

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Furnished accommodation

Annual air travel support

Free schooling benefits

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking a Drama Teacher - Performing Arts to deliver engaging lessons in Dubai. This role encompasses the creative development of students through structured theatre education and performance skills training.

The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications in education and a passion for the performing arts, ensuring each lesson inspires creativity and emotional intelligence. Join a respected international education group offering competitive tax-free salary packages, professional development, and a supportive teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching experience in Drama from KS1 onwards.
• Proven record of delivering outstanding classroom teaching and student engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Drama lessons with engaging teaching methods.
• Teach performance skills including acting and improvisation.
• Create lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.

Skills

Drama curriculum planning and delivery

Theatre direction and stage production

Classroom management and student engagement

Performing arts assessment and feedback

Script analysis and creative storytelling

Public speaking and presentation coaching

Event planning for school productions

Educational technology integration

Collaboration across academic departments

Education

Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent

Master's degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or Education

Job description

Drama Teacher - Performing Arts Job Snapshot

Role:

Drama Teacher - Performing Arts

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Industry:

Education

Function:

Classroom Teaching

Experience:

Teaching Drama from KS1 with proven classroom success

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Salary: 14,000-18,000 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Context

The Drama Teacher plays a key role in shaping students' creative confidence and performance abilities through structured theatre education and practical stage experience. This position supports academic development while encouraging imagination, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. The role contributes to the school's wider vision of innovation by integrating performance arts with modern learning approaches and preparing students for future academic and professional pathways in the creative industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Drama lessons across relevant key stages with engaging and age-appropriate teaching methods
• Teach performance skills including acting, improvisation, voice work, movement, script interpretation, and stage presence
• Introduce students to classical theatre, contemporary drama, scriptwriting, and technical production concepts
• Direct school productions, performances, assemblies, and theatre-based extracurricular activities
• Create lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and learning outcomes
• Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement
• Encourage participation in drama festivals, performances, competitions, and creative showcases
• Collaborate with music, arts, English, and other departments for interdisciplinary learning opportunities
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports student creativity and confidence
• Engage with parents and school leadership to support student achievement and wellbeing

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification
• Master's degree or advanced qualification in Drama, Performing Arts, or Education is preferred
• Strong teaching experience in Drama from KS1 onwards
• Proven record of delivering outstanding classroom teaching and student engagement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Reflective, adaptable, and solution-focused teaching approach
• Passion for creative education and commitment to student-centered learning
• Willingness to actively contribute to extracurricular and community-based school activities

Skills Set

• Drama curriculum planning and delivery
• Theatre direction and stage production
• Classroom management and student engagement
• Performing arts assessment and feedback
• Script analysis and creative storytelling
• Public speaking and presentation coaching
• Event planning for school productions
• Educational technology integration
• Collaboration across academic departments

Why Join Us

• Join one of Dubai's most respected international education groups with strong global recognition
• Access world-class facilities including advanced performance spaces and innovation-driven learning environments
• Competitive tax-free salary package with furnished accommodation and annual air travel support
• Free schooling benefits and private medical insurance for added stability
• Professional development opportunities with long-term career progression
• Exposure to international teaching standards and high-performing academic culture
• Additional lifestyle savings through exclusive employee reward programs across UAE services

About the Company

GEMS Education is one of the world's leading private education providers, delivering exceptional learning experiences across international schools for more than six decades. With a strong presence in Dubai, GEMS combines academic excellence, innovation, and student wellbeing through advanced teaching methods, modern facilities, and future-ready educational programs designed to prepare students for global success.