MS/HS MYP Drama & DP Theatre Teacher

International School of London Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

International School of London Qatar seeks an experienced Drama educator to lead MYP Drama and DP Theatre in Doha. You will plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-driven lessons, developing performance, communication, collaboration and critical-thinking skills.

The role requires strong IB pedagogy, collaboration with coordinators, and a commitment to safeguarding, inclusive education, and high-quality assessments. You will direct school productions and support interdisciplinary arts initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Drama, Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, Education, or a closely related discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification or certification appropriate to the role.
• Experience teaching IB MYP Drama/Arts and DP Theatre.
• Strong knowledge of theatre performance, production, directing, and practical drama techniques.
• Experience in curriculum planning, student assessment, and performance-based learning.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with IB Theatre assessment requirements, including practical and research-based components.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess MYP Drama and DP Theatre lessons aligned with IB curriculum requirements.
• Develop students' performance, creative expression, communication, collaboration and critical-thinking skills.
• Apply inquiry-based teaching approaches that encourage exploration and reflection.
• Introduce students to a broad range of theatrical styles, traditions and perspectives.
• Develop practical skills in acting, improvisation, directing and production.
• Differentiate instruction for varied abilities and experience.
• Integrate digital technologies and multimedia resources into theatre education.
• Plan and contribute to school theatre productions, performances and events.
• Direct or support student performances, rehearsals and productions.
• Support extracurricular drama clubs and interdisciplinary arts initiatives.
• Promote theatre as a means of cultural understanding and community connection.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate schedules, facilities and resources.
• Maintain safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments and uphold safeguarding policies.

Skills

IB MYP Drama/Arts experience

DP Theatre experience

Curriculum planning and assessment

Performance-based learning

Knowledge of technical theatre

Classroom and rehearsal management

Excellent command of English

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

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

Recognised teaching qualification or certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging inclusive and appropriately challenging MYP Drama and DP Theatre lessons aligned with IB curriculum requirements
• Develop students performance creative expression communication collaboration and critical-thinking skills
• Apply inquiry-based and concept-driven teaching approaches that encourage artistic exploration experimentation and reflection
• Introduce students to a broad range of theatrical styles traditions practitioners and cultural perspectives
• Develop practical skills in acting improvisation devising script interpretation directing and production
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate students with varying abilities learning needs and performance experience
• Integrate appropriate digital technologies and multimedia resources into theatre education

Curriculum Assessment and Student Progress

• Contribute to the planning implementation evaluation and continuous improvement of the MYP Drama and DP Theatre curricula
• Develop and implement effective formative and summative assessments aligned with IB MYP and DP requirements
• Support students in meeting DP Theatre assessment requirements including research collaborative creation performance and reflective work
• Monitor and evaluate student progress maintaining accurate assessment records and providing timely constructive feedback
• Encourage students to critically analyse theatrical work evaluate their creative processes and reflect on their artistic development
• Collaborate with the Heads of Middle and High School and the MYP and DP Coordinators to ensure effective curriculum delivery and assessment practices
• Support the performing arts across the school and strengthen the transition from PYP to MYP by teaching Grade 5 Performing Arts

Theatre Productions and Extracurricular Activities

• Plan organise and contribute to school theatre productions performances showcases and other performing arts events
• Direct or support student performances rehearsals and productions encouraging creativity teamwork and student leadership
• Provide opportunities for students to participate in acting directing stage management technical production and other theatrical roles
• Support extracurricular drama clubs theatre workshops festivals competitions and interdisciplinary arts initiatives
• Promote student engagement with theatre as a means of cultural understanding personal expression and community connection
• Collaborate with colleagues and relevant departments to coordinate performance schedules facilities equipment and production resources

Student Wellbeing Health and Safeguarding

• Maintain a safe inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages creative expression mutual respect and positive relationships
• Ensure appropriate supervision and safe use of performance spaces stages technical equipment props and production materials
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments for rehearsals performances and theatre-related activities
• Support students academic social and emotional wellbeing recognising the importance of confidence sensitivity and appropriate boundaries in performance-based learning
• Adhere to the school s safeguarding child protection health and safety and professional conduct policies
• Identify and report safeguarding or wellbeing concerns through established school procedures

Professional Collaboration and School Contribution

• Work collaboratively with Middle School and High School colleagues school leadership and IB Coordinators to strengthen teaching and learning
• Participate actively in departmental meetings curriculum reviews professional development and school improvement initiatives
• Maintain positive and professional communication with students parents and colleagues
• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects cultural celebrations school events and community engagement initiatives
• Support the school s IB and NEASC accreditation requirements and continuous improvement priorities
• Contribute positively to the school s collaborative culture and commitment to Strengthen Engagement for All

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Drama, Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, Education, or a closely related discipline. Recognised teaching qualification or certification appropriate to the role. Relevant teaching experience in Middle School and/or High School Drama and Theatre. Strong knowledge of theatre performance, production, directing, and practical drama techniques. Experience in curriculum planning, student assessment, and performance-based learning. Excellent command of spoken and written English. Experience teaching IB MYP Drama/Arts and DP Theatre. IB MYP and/or DP professional development or relevant IB training. Familiarity with IB Theatre assessment requirements, including practical and research-based components. Experience directing school productions, performances, or theatre festivals. Knowledge of technical theatre, including lighting, sound, stage management, and production design. Experience teaching in an international or multicultural school environment. Strong commitment to ISL Qatar's values of Belonging, Integrity, Grit, and Kindness. Sound understanding of IB philosophy, inquiry-based learning, international mindedness, and concept-driven teaching. Strong knowledge of drama pedagogy, theatrical traditions, performance techniques, and contemporary theatre practices. Ability to plan engaging, differentiated learning experiences that support students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and confidence levels. Understanding of creative processes, collaborative performance, improvisation, script analysis, directing, and theatre production. Effective classroom and rehearsal management, establishing a respectful, inclusive, and supportive creative environment. Understanding of formative and summative assessment, performance evaluation, reflective practice, and constructive feedback. Strong organisational and time-management skills, particularly in managing rehearsals, productions, and academic responsibilities. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, and continuous professional development.