Secondary Drama Teacher - January 2027 Start

Arcadia Global School; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Global School in Dubai seeks a dedicated Secondary Drama Teacher to join from January 2027, capable of teaching across all secondary Key Stages up to GCSE/IGCSE.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a seasoned team to deliver innovative Drama lessons, uphold safeguarding, and contribute to the school's strategic vision.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience working within a high-quality department.
• Ability to teach up to GCSE/IGCSE with a proven track record in performance outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Outstanding practitioner with the ability to deliver innovative lessons built on current pedagogical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Teach using a variety of delivery methods which stimulate learning, meet the demands of the curriculum and, through scaffolding and clear objectives, ensure that the needs of all students are met.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s policies and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the subject’s strategic action plan.
• Ensure effective monitoring and communication with parents regarding academic progress, both in line with school reporting procedures and in response to specific concerns as they arise.
• Comply with the current policies and procedures of the school.
• Prepare and update subject materials, including schemes of work.

Skills

Drama education

GCSE/IGCSE teaching

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BEd

MEd

PGCE

QTS or equivalent

Job description

About the school

Arcadia Global School Al Furjan is a high-quality British curriculum school in Dubai. The school aspires to be the inclusive school of choice for parents within the Al Furjan community and beyond, where every student is happy, positive, and thriving academically, socially and emotionally.

The role

Arcadia Global School, Dubai is seeking a dedicated and experienced Secondary Drama Teacher to join from January 2027. The successful candidate will work alongside other experienced team members to promote the strategic vision of the school and will be capable of teaching across all secondary Key Stages up to A Level.

Key responsibilities

• Teach using a variety of delivery methods which stimulate learning, meet the demands of the curriculum and, through scaffolding and clear objectives, ensure that the needs of all students are met.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s policies and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the subject’s strategic action plan.
• Ensure effective monitoring and communication with parents regarding academic progress, both in line with school reporting procedures and in response to specific concerns as they arise.
• Comply with the current policies and procedures of the school.
• Prepare and update subject materials, including schemes of work.

Requirements

• Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience working within a high-quality department.
• Ability to teach up to GCSE/IGCSE with a proven track record in performance outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in delivering and contributing to the curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Outstanding practitioner with the ability to deliver innovative lessons built on current pedagogical thinking and forward-thinking initiatives.
• Professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community.