Head of Performing Arts - Curriculum Leadership

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Furnished accommodation

Medical insurance

Annual airfare

Schooling benefits

End-of-service gratuity

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking a Head of Performing Arts to lead the development of the Performing Arts curriculum across various programs. This role involves enhancing student experiences in drama, music, and performance while overseeing departmental quality and teacher support.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience leading Performing Arts teachers and a strong background in a British curriculum school. The position offers a competitive salary package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years leading Performing Arts teachers.
• Strong experience teaching Performing Arts within a British curriculum school.
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the Performing Arts curriculum.
• Develop engaging lessons and assessment plans.
• Guide Performing Arts teachers through coaching and feedback.

Skills

British curriculum leadership

GCSE Drama and GCSE Music

BTEC Performing Arts

A-Level teaching support

Performing Arts curriculum planning

Drama, music, and theatre education

Lesson observation and teacher coaching

Student progress tracking

Assessment and intervention planning

School production management

Extracurricular programme leadership

Parent and community engagement

Inspection preparation support

Safeguarding and inclusive education practice

Education

B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Head of Performing Arts
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Education Management
Experience: Minimum 3 years leading Performing Arts teachers
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education Management
Function: Education Management
Salary: 18000-28000 monthly
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the Performing Arts curriculum across KS3, GCSE Drama, GCSE Music, and BTEC Performing Arts pathways.
• Develop engaging lessons, assessment plans, and learning experiences that support student progress in drama, music, theatre, and performance.
• Guide Performing Arts teachers through coaching, feedback, planning support, and high-quality instructional practice.
• Use student performance data to identify learning gaps, plan interventions, and improve departmental outcomes.
• Oversee school productions, music ensembles, theatre workshops, creative showcases, and extracurricular Performing Arts activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents, students, and the wider school community through performances, events, and celebration of student achievement.
• Maintain departmental quality through lesson observations, curriculum reviews, data tracking, and consistent academic standards.
• Support senior leadership with inspection readiness, school improvement planning, and cross-curricular collaboration.
• Promote a creative, inclusive, and ambitious learning culture where students can develop confidence, discipline, teamwork, and artistic skills.

Ideal Profile

• B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent recognised qualification in Secondary teaching or a related education field.
• Strong experience teaching Performing Arts within a British curriculum school, including GCSE and/or A-Level pathways.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team of Performing Arts teachers.
• Excellent subject knowledge across drama, music, theatre, performance, and creative curriculum delivery.
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding teaching and learning in a high-performing school setting.
• Confident in using assessment data to improve student achievement and shape curriculum decisions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with students, parents, teachers, and senior leaders.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, professional development, and student wellbeing.

Skills Set

• British curriculum leadership
• GCSE Drama and GCSE Music
• BTEC Performing Arts
• A-Level teaching support
• Performing Arts curriculum planning
• Drama, music, and theatre education
• Lesson observation and teacher coaching
• Student progress tracking
• Assessment and intervention planning
• School production management
• Extracurricular programme leadership
• Parent and community engagement
• Inspection preparation support
• Safeguarding and inclusive education practice

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead Performing Arts in a respected Dubai school with a strong academic and creative learning culture.
• Work in a high-performing international education environment with access to structured professional development.
• Be part of a school that values evidence-informed teaching, cognitive science, inclusive education, and student achievement.
• Competitive employment package including tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, annual airfare, schooling benefits, and end-of-service gratuity.
• Access to learning partners, coaching programmes, and professional networks that support long-term teaching and leadership growth in the UAE education sector.

About the Company

GEMS Education is one of the UAE's leading private education providers, operating a strong network of schools across Dubai and the wider region. Through its international curriculum schools, GEMS supports academic excellence, inclusive learning, teacher development, and student success, making it a trusted name for education careers in Dubai.