Performing Arts Teacher — Dubai (Accommodation + Flights)

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 212,040; 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 discounts

Job summary

GEMS Metropole School in Dubai is seeking a Performing Arts Teacher to deliver engaging drama lessons and guide students through acting, movement and script interpretation. You will develop schemes of work, assess progress and support productions within a collaborative, multicultural school community.

The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, creative teaching methods and partnerships with other departments to enhance student learning and participation in school productions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, Drama or related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, PGDE or QTS.
• Strong subject knowledge in Drama and Performing Arts.
• Experience delivering practical, student-centred lessons.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and student achievement.
• Inspiring and engaging students with varied levels of experience.
• Effective classroom management and planning.
• Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners.
• Confidence supporting rehearsals, productions and performances.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a multicultural school environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Performing Arts and Drama lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and teaching standards.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson sequences, practical activities and assessment tasks.
• Teach acting, improvisation, characterisation, movement, voice, script interpretation and performance skills.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel confident participating and expressing ideas.
• Differentiate activities to provide suitable support, challenge and progression.
• Coordinate performance requirements such as scripts, props, costumes, sound, lighting and rehearsal schedules.
• Lead or support auditions, casting, rehearsals, staging and production preparation.
• Collaborate with Music, Art, English, Media and other departments on cross-curricular projects.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress, engagement and development.
• Promote respect, inclusion, confidence, resilience and responsible creative expression.

Skills

Performing arts teaching

Drama education

Theatre studies

Lesson planning

Curriculum delivery

Acting techniques

Improvisation

Character development

Voice and movement

Stagecraft

Rehearsal management

School productions

Performance coaching

Student assessment

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Creative learning

Student engagement

Extracurricular activities

Enrichment programmes

Parent communication

Cross-curricular collaboration

Safeguarding

Student wellbeing

Community engagement

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre Studies or related

PGCE / PGDE / QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

GEMS Metropole School in Dubai is seeking a Performing Arts Teacher to deliver engaging drama lessons and guide students through acting, movement and script interpretation. You will develop schemes of work, assess progress and support productions within a collaborative, multicultural school community.

The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, creative teaching methods and partnerships with other departments to enhance student learning and participation in school productions and