Head of Secondary Drama & Performing Arts

Safa Community School; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Safa Community School in Dubai invites an inspiring Head of Secondary Performing Arts with a Drama specialism to lead the department from KS3 to KS5 and deliver GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level drama.

You will design schemes of work, lead staff, manage performance spaces and co‑curricular programmes, and foster student achievement while aligning with UAE educational standards and the school's strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold degree in Drama, Theatre or related discipline with recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Drama in British Curriculum schools at GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level is essential.
• Demonstrated middle or senior leadership experience or readiness for first Head of Department role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for Performing Arts aligning with the school improvement plan.
• Design, review and quality‑assure schemes of work and assessment across KS3‑KS5.
• Lead, coach and support department staff, including CPD and performance management.
• Monitor teaching and student progress through data analysis and moderation, ensuring progression.
• Direct and oversee examinations, coursework, moderation and results analysis.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Drama education

GCSE/IGCSE & A‑Level

Co-curricular leadership

Team collaboration

Assessment understanding

Public speaking

Education

Degree in Drama or related discipline

Teaching qualification

Job description

Safa Community School in Dubai invites an inspiring Head of Secondary Performing Arts with a Drama specialism to lead the department from KS3 to KS5 and deliver GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level drama.

You will design schemes of work, lead staff, manage performance spaces and co‑curricular programmes, and foster student achievement while aligning with UAE educational standards and the school's strategic growth.