Head of Drama and Theatre Study

British School Muscat Masqat; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accommodation allowance

Utilities allowance

International medical insurance

Annual flight allowance

CPD opportunities

Tuition subsidy for up to 3 children

Management allowances

Threshold

Freight allowance

End of service gratuity

Job summary

British School Muscat is seeking an enthusiastic leader of Drama and Theatre Studies to develop and deliver the Drama curriculum across KS3, GCSE and A Level for students aged 11–18. You will be a qualified teacher with UK or internationally recognised credentials and may also teach English.

The role offers a competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive allowances, including accommodation, utilities and medical insurance, with start in August 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers with UK or internationally recognised equivalent qualification.
• Ability to teach across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level (11–18).
• Desirable to teach English as well.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Drama curriculum across KS3, GCSE and A Level.
• Teach Drama to secondary students 11–18.
• Desirable to also teach English as needed.

Skills

Drama leadership

Curriculum development

GCSE/A-Level teaching

Education

UK or international teaching qualification

Job description

Job overview

Join our experienced and supportive team working in Muscat, Oman – a friendly hidden gem on the Arabian Peninsula. British School Muscat is Oman’s leading British school. We are dynamic, purposeful and personal and are proud to be the original and only not‑for‑profit British school in Muscat.

We are seeking an enthusiastic leader of Drama and Theatre Studies with a proven track record of excellence and innovation to lead the development and delivery of the Drama curriculum across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level. You will need to show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating learning environment which challenges and supports all students. Teaching will be across the secondary age range from 11-18, with the ability to also teach English being desirable. All applicants must be qualified teachers, with a UK or internationally recognised equivalent qualification.

What we offer

Our generous remuneration package includes:

• Competitive tax free salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Utilities allowance
• International medical insurance
• Annual flight allowance
• Continuing professional development
• Subsidised tuition for up to 3 children at BSM
• Management allowances
• Threshold
• Freight allowance
• End of service gratuity

We provide a thorough school, social and country induction programme.

Start date: August 2026