Music Teacher - Performing Arts

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 145,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Metropole School - Motor City in Dubai is seeking a qualified Music Teacher - Performing Arts to deliver engaging lessons and foster student achievement. The role involves supporting productions, enrichment activities, and the wider creative life of the school, with opportunities to participate in performances and cross-curricular projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Music, a recognised teaching qualification, and proven experience in school-based music teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music or a closely related subject.
• Recognised professional teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Music and effective classroom teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspiring Music lessons that develop musical understanding, creativity, practical ability, and performance confidence.
• Create learning experiences that encourage students to explore, rehearse, perform, compose, and respond thoughtfully to music.
• Adapt teaching approaches to ensure students of different abilities can participate successfully and make measurable progress.
• Maintain ambitious expectations for musical development, academic engagement, and student achievement.
• Use assessment and classroom observation to identify strengths, learning needs, and appropriate next steps.
• Provide constructive feedback that supports improvements in technique, musical interpretation, creativity, and performance.
• Contribute to school concerts, productions, showcases, assemblies, and other Performing Arts events.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Performing Arts and other curriculum areas when planning productions or interdisciplinary activities.

Skills

Music teaching

Performing Arts education

Ensemble work

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music

Qualified teaching certification

Job description

Music Teacher - Performing Arts Job Snapshot Role: Music Teacher - Performing Arts Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Relevant Music teaching experience Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Music Teacher - Performing Arts in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity at GEMS Metropole School - Motor City for a qualified educator joining from 4 January 2027. The school is hiring a passionate Music specialist who can deliver engaging lessons, strengthen student achievement, and build confidence in performance while contributing actively to productions, enrichment activities, and the wider creative life of the school.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Salary: 13000-19000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Music Teacher will play an important part in developing students ' musical knowledge, creativity, confidence, and performance ability within a dynamic school environment. The position combines curriculum teaching with practical musicianship and broader Performing Arts involvement, requiring an educator who can motivate learners of different abilities and encourage them to participate confidently in both classroom and public performance settings. Beyond scheduled lessons, the teacher will help strengthen the school 's creative culture through productions, performances, enrichment programmes, and community-focused activities. The role offers scope to develop professionally within the wider GEMS Education network while contributing directly to student achievement and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspiring Music lessons that develop musical understanding, creativity, practical ability, and performance confidence.
• Create learning experiences that encourage students to explore, rehearse, perform, compose, and respond thoughtfully to music.
• Adapt teaching approaches to ensure students of different abilities can participate successfully and make measurable progress.
• Maintain ambitious expectations for musical development, academic engagement, and student achievement.
• Use assessment and classroom observation to identify strengths, learning needs, and appropriate next steps.
• Provide constructive feedback that supports improvements in technique, musical interpretation, creativity, and performance.
• Encourage students to become confident performers individually and within groups or ensembles.
• Establish an inclusive classroom environment where creativity, experimentation, collaboration, and disciplined rehearsal are valued.
• Apply strong subject knowledge to explain musical concepts clearly and connect theoretical learning with practical application.
• Contribute to school concerts, productions, showcases, assemblies, and other Performing Arts events.
• Support enrichment programmes and extracurricular opportunities that expand student participation in Music.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Performing Arts and other curriculum areas when planning productions or interdisciplinary activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community.
• Participate in professional learning and development opportunities provided through GEMS Education.
• Support school improvement priorities and contribute positively to departmental and whole-school initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards relating to student wellbeing, safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Music or a closely related subject.
• Recognised professional teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Music and effective classroom teaching practice.
• Relevant experience delivering Music within a school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students with different levels of musical ability.
• Strong commitment to improving teaching quality and raising student achievement.
• Confidence supporting practical performance as well as curriculum-based musical learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish productive relationships throughout the school community.
• Enthusiasm for contributing beyond classroom lessons through performances, productions, and enrichment activities.
• Collaborative approach to working with teachers, Performing Arts colleagues, and school leadership.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and providing opportunities for all students to develop confidence and creativity.
• Professional interest in continuous learning, instructional development, and career progression within international education.

Skills Set

• Music teaching
• Performing Arts education
• Musical performance
• Music curriculum planning
• Music theory
• Composition
• Practical musicianship
• Student performance development
• Ensemble work
• Creative learning
• Lesson planning
• Differentiated instruction
• Student assessment
• Achievement monitoring
• Performance feedback