Performing Arts Teacher - Drama and Performance

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Annual flights to country of residence

End-of-service gratuity

GEMS Rewards

Job summary

GEMS Education UAE is seeking a Performing Arts Teacher (Drama and Performance) in Dubai to deliver engaging lessons and guide students through practical performances.

The role blends curriculum teaching with rehearsal, production work, and enrichment activities to foster creativity, confidence, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts preferred with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering practical performance-based lessons in a school environment is valuable.
• Ability to inspire students of differing abilities while maintaining high participation and achievement expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Performing Arts and Drama lessons that develop creativity, performance technique, confidence, and communication.
• Introduce students to acting, character development, improvisation, scripted performance, movement, voice, and stagecraft.
• Create practical learning experiences that encourage experimentation, rehearsal, reflection, and improvement.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support students with different abilities, interests, prior experience, and confidence levels.
• Establish a positive, inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing ideas and taking creative risks.
• Assess student progress through performance, class participation, projects, rehearsals, and written work.

Skills

Performing Arts teaching

Drama education

Stagecraft

Script interpretation

Voice and movement

Rehearsal planning

Curriculum planning

classroom management

Student engagement

Confidence building

Communication skills

Extracurricular activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre, or related

Recognised professional teaching qualification

Job description

Performing Arts Teacher - Drama and Performance Snapshot Role: Performing Arts Teacher - Drama and Performance Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Relevant Performing Arts or Drama teaching experience Job Type: Full-time

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Education Function: Classroom Teaching Salary: 10000-16000 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

The Performing Arts Teacher will create an environment where students can explore creativity, communication, movement, character, storytelling, and stage performance with confidence. The role combines curriculum teaching with practical rehearsal, production work, enrichment activities, and opportunities for students to perform before wider audiences. A key objective is to ensure that Performing Arts remains inclusive and accessible to students of different abilities and confidence levels. Through structured teaching and practical performance experiences, the teacher will help students strengthen artistic expression, teamwork, presentation ability, discipline, and self-confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Performing Arts and Drama lessons that develop creativity, performance technique, confidence, and communication.
• Introduce students to appropriate elements of acting, character development, improvisation, scripted performance, movement, voice, and stagecraft.
• Create practical learning experiences that encourage students to experiment, rehearse, reflect, and improve their performance.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support students with different abilities, interests, prior experience, and levels of confidence.
• Establish a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing ideas and taking creative risks.
• Assess student progress through practical performance, class participation, creative projects, rehearsals, and appropriate written work.
• Provide constructive feedback that helps students improve technique, interpretation, expression, and stage confidence.
• Develop lesson resources, rehearsal materials, performance activities, and curriculum plans that maintain strong academic and creative standards.
• Encourage students to work collaboratively through ensemble performance, group projects, and production-based learning.
• Support the planning and delivery of school plays, showcases, assemblies, performances, and other Performing Arts events.
• Organise rehearsals and help students prepare for live performances and school productions.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, drama clubs, performance workshops, and creative programmes outside regular lessons.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across subject areas where interdisciplinary projects can strengthen student learning.
• Build positive relationships with parents and communicate appropriately regarding student participation, development, and achievement.
• Maintain professional standards in rehearsal spaces, classrooms, performance areas, and school events.
• Contribute actively to the wider school community through cultural activities, performances, celebrations, and community engagement.
• Participate in professional development and continually strengthen subject knowledge and teaching practice.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre, or a closely related discipline together with a recognised professional teaching qualification. The successful applicant will have strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for Drama and Performing Arts education. Previous experience delivering practical performance-based lessons in a school environment will be valuable. Applicants should be able to inspire students of different abilities while maintaining high expectations for participation, effort, creativity, and achievement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working effectively with students, parents, teaching colleagues, and production teams. The role also requires strong organisation, particularly when coordinating rehearsals, performances, resources, and extracurricular activities. A willingness to contribute beyond scheduled lessons is important, especially through productions, performances, enrichment programmes, and community-based school initiatives.

Skills Set

• Performing Arts teaching
• Drama education
• Acting techniques
• Stage performance
• Improvisation
• Character development
• Script interpretation
• Voice and movement
• Ensemble performance
• Theatre skills
• Stagecraft
• Creative expression
• Performance assessment
• Rehearsal planning
• School productions
• Drama workshops
• Student engagement
• Differentiated instruction
• Classroom management
• Curriculum planning
• Lesson planning
• Performance coaching
• Confidence building
• Communication skills
• Extracurricular activities
• Community engagement
• Creative project development

Why Join Us

This position provides a Performing Arts educator with the opportunity to shape both classroom learning and the creative culture of GEMS Metropole School - Motor City. The combination of Drama teaching, productions, performance projects, and enrichment activities allows the teacher to make a visible contribution to student confidence, creativity, and personal development.

GEMS Education also offers established professional development and career progression paths across its international school network. Many leadership roles are filled through internal progression, giving ambitious educators opportunities to develop beyond classroom teaching over time. The remuneration package includes a competitive tax‑free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for dependent children, private medical insurance, annual flights to the employee 's country of residence, and end‑of‑service gratuity. Employees also receive access to GEMS Rewards, offering discounts across travel, hospitality, entertainment, restaurants, and retail services in the UAE.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a long‑established international education provider with a substantial network of schools in Dubai and across the wider region. GEMS Metropole School - Motor City offers students a broad academic and extracurricular experience in which creativity, performance, personal development, and community participation form an important part of school life. The school provides teachers with opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom while developing professionally within the wider GEMS network.