Head of Secondary Performing Arts – Drama Leader

Safa Community School; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Safa Community School in Dubai seeks an inspirational Head of Secondary Performing Arts with a Drama specialism to lead the department from KS3 to KS5 and to teach Drama up to GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level. This leadership role supports strategic growth and school performance.

You will design curricula, manage staff and resources, and oversee productions and enrichment activities, contributing to overall school improvement and safeguarding adherence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Drama or related discipline with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Drama in British Curriculum schools up to GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level.
• Middle or senior leadership experience or readiness for a Head of Department post.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for Performing Arts, setting a development plan.
• Design and quality‑assure schemes of work for KS3–KS5 with progression.
• Lead, coach and mentor department staff including CPD and performance management.
• Oversee examinations, moderation, and results analysis.
• Direct productions, concerts and co‑curricular programs; manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Drama teaching

Curriculum design

Team mentoring

Assessment & reporting

Education

Drama degree

QTS/Teaching qualification

Job description

Safa Community School in Dubai seeks an inspirational Head of Secondary Performing Arts with a Drama specialism to lead the department from KS3 to KS5 and to teach Drama up to GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level. This leadership role supports strategic growth and school performance.

You will design curricula, manage staff and resources, and oversee productions and enrichment activities, contributing to overall school improvement and safeguarding adherence.