Drama Teacher – Performing Arts Faculty Dubai Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
GEMS Founders School – Al Mizhar is looking to appoint a creative and passionate Drama Teacher to join its growing Performing Arts department from August 2025. Whether you\'re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or a seasoned educator, this is your opportunity to thrive within a high-performing British curriculum school in Dubai.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: Teaching – Performing Arts / Drama
Salary: Competitive tax-free package
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Drama Teacher Do?
As a Drama Teacher at GEMS Founders School, you will inspire students to explore and express their creativity through acting, performance, and stagecraft. You’ll deliver high-impact lessons that build confidence, communication skills, and a love for the performing arts, while contributing to the school’s strong extracurricular and theatrical calendar.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Teach Drama to secondary students across Key Stage 3 and GCSE levels
- Deliver engaging and creative lessons that promote teamwork, imagination, and confidence
- Plan and direct school productions, showcases, and inter-house events
- Develop schemes of work and assessment materials aligned with the British curriculum
- Encourage student participation in local and international drama festivals
- Contribute to whole-school events and support the development of performance culture
- Provide individual feedback to nurture each student’s acting ability and artistic growth
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Arts and wider academic team
- Maintain a stimulating learning environment using props, costumes, and multimedia
- Engage with parents and carers to report on student progress and achievements
What Skills Are Needed for a Drama Teacher in Dubai?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Drama, Theatre, or Performing Arts
- PGCE, PGDE, or B.Ed. with a specialisation in Drama
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience teaching Drama, ideally to GCSE level or equivalent
- Prior experience directing school plays, musicals, or theatre festivals
- Familiarity with UK National Curriculum and British Schools Overseas (BSO) standards is preferred
Skills:
- Strong stage presence and a passion for performance education
- Ability to develop creative and inclusive classroom activities
- Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic, student-centered approach with a growth mindset
- Collaborative team player with the flexibility to support school-wide initiatives
- Technologically literate with experience in digital storytelling or media tools (desirable)
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Fully furnished accommodation or housing allowance
- Free school tuition for dependent children
- Annual flight ticket to home country
- Comprehensive private medical insurance
- End-of-service gratuity as per UAE Labour Law
- Employment visa and residency sponsorship
- Access to GEMS Rewards – a loyalty programme offering 2-for-1 deals and discounts on dining, retail, entertainment, wellness, and more across the UAE
About the Company
GEMS Founders School – Al Mizhar is part of GEMS Education, a global leader in private education since 1959. With British Schools Overseas accreditation and an ethos rooted in Grow, Flourish, and Mindfulness, GEMS provides an inclusive environment where both students and teachers thrive.
Take centre stage in one of Dubai’s most dynamic and forward-thinking schools. Inspire young performers, build a rewarding international teaching career, and leave your mark in a world-class educational setting. Apply now.