Head of Music - Performing Arts

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 256,680; Full time

Job summary

Gems Education UAE in Dubai is seeking an experienced Head of Music to enhance Music education within GEMS Founders School. The ideal candidate will lead Music teaching, mentor colleagues, and develop a strong performing arts culture while ensuring high standards in the classroom.

Successful applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Music and possess substantial teaching experience. The position offers a full-time role with the opportunity to impact the creative arts curriculum actively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Music in a school environment.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support a team of Music teachers.
• Strong subject knowledge across Music performance, theory, composition, and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Lead Music teaching and learning across the school.
• Mentor and support Music teachers by sharing effective classroom practice.
• Deliver creative Music lessons that develop performance, composition, and musical confidence.
• Promote a vibrant Music programme through concerts and events.
• Monitor student progress and improve learning outcomes.
• Support curriculum planning and resource development.
• Encourage students to develop creativity and discipline.
• Work with colleagues and parents to support student achievement.

Skills

Music department leadership

Music curriculum delivery

Performance coaching

Composition and theory teaching

Concert and event coordination

Student progress assessment

Teacher mentoring

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Creative arts enrichment

Parent communication

Extra-curricular programme support

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree in Music with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Head of Music in Dubai, UAE within the Education Management sector is an excellent teaching leadership opportunity for an experienced Music educator to join GEMS Founders School, Dubai. This role is ideal for a creative and highly skilled teacher who can lead Music teaching, mentor colleagues, raise classroom standards, and develop a strong performing arts culture within a world-class international school.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Education Management
• Function: Classroom Teaching
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 15000-23000 (estimated based on similar jobs in the city; confirm final offer with the employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Music teaching and learning across the school, ensuring high-quality curriculum delivery and strong student engagement.
• Mentor and support Music teachers by sharing effective classroom practice, planning strategies, and assessment approaches.
• Deliver creative and well-structured Music lessons that develop performance, composition, listening, theory, and musical confidence.
• Promote a vibrant Music programme through concerts, assemblies, performances, competitions, and school community events.
• Monitor student progress and use assessment evidence to improve learning outcomes across Music classes.
• Support curriculum planning, resource development, and consistent teaching standards within the Music department.
• Encourage students to develop creativity, discipline, collaboration, confidence, and appreciation for different musical styles.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents, and school leaders to support student achievement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and help strengthen the school's wider creative arts provision.
• Role model the school vision of Grow, Flourish, and Succeed through professional conduct and daily leadership.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and follow GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct at all times.

Ideal Profile

• BEd or Bachelor's degree in Music with PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching Music in a school environment.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support a team of Music teachers.
• Strong subject knowledge across Music performance, theory, composition, and classroom instruction.
• Proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to Music education inside and outside the classroom.
• Reflective and solution-focused mindset with willingness to collaborate and share best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Aspiration to grow within a world-class school and wider international education network.
• Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, inclusion, and professional excellence.

Skills Set

• Music department leadership
• Music curriculum delivery
• Performance coaching
• Composition and theory teaching
• Concert and event coordination
• Student progress assessment
• Teacher mentoring
• Lesson planning
• Classroom management
• Creative arts enrichment
• Parent communication
• Extra-curricular programme supportSafeguarding awareness