Teacher - Secondary Music
Posted date [2026-06-16]
(ID: 46714)
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Job Description and Requirements
Teacher - Secondary MusicJob Snapshot
Role: Teacher - Secondary Music
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Proven experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 4 and 5
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Teacher - Secondary Music in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an excellent Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an inspiring Music teacher who can deliver engaging lessons across secondary year groups while developing students’ performance, composition, musical appreciation, creativity, and confidence. This role is ideal for an ambitious educator who wants to join a world-class international school environment and contribute to a vibrant Music Department through classroom teaching, concerts, productions, ensembles, choirs, and wider performing arts activities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 10000-16000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer
with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Teacher - Secondary Music will play a key role in strengthening music education within a creative, inclusive, and future-focused school community. The position involves teaching Music across Key Stages 3 4 and 5, supporting GCSE and A Level or equivalent pathways, and encouraging students to grow as confident performers, composers, listeners, and creative thinkers. Beyond classroom delivery, the teacher will contribute to school concerts, productions, choirs, ensembles, extracurricular programmes, and community events that help students build a lifelong appreciation for music and the performing arts.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging and well-structured Music lessons for secondary students across Key Stages 3 4 and 5.
* Teach GCSE and A Level Music or equivalent curriculum content with strong subject knowledge and clear learning outcomes.
* Develop students’ skills in performance, composition, listening, musical analysis, creativity, and appreciation of different musical styles.
* Plan lessons that inspire curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness while meeting the needs of diverse learners.
* Use varied teaching methods, practical activities, digital music tools, classroom resources, and assessment strategies to support student progress.
* Prepare students for internal assessments, public examinations, performances, recitals, concerts, and school productions.
* Create a positive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to participate, perform, collaborate, and take creative risks.
* Support the wider Music Department through concerts, ensembles, choirs, productions, rehearsals, performances, and extracurricular activities.
* Monitor, assess, record, and report student progress in line with school expectations and curriculum requirements.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, department leaders, parents, and school leadership to support student achievement and wellbeing.
* Contribute actively to school life through community events, enrichment activities, cultural programmes, and performing arts initiatives.
* Maintain high professional standards in planning, teaching, communication, safeguarding, and student care.
* Follow GEMS Education policies, school procedures, safeguarding requirements, and professional codes of conduct at all times.
Ideal Profile
* BEd or Bachelor’s degree in Music or a closely related subject.
* PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
* Proven experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 4 and 5.
* Experience teaching GCSE and A Level Music or equivalent international curricula.
* Strong passion for music education and a clear commitment to developing students’ musical talents.
* Ability to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences that challenge, motivate, and support all learners.
* Experience leading or contributing to concerts, productions, ensembles, choirs, rehearsals, or extracurricular music activities.
* Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create an inclusive and creative learning environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with students, parents, colleagues, and school leaders.
* Willingness to contribute positively to school life through extracurricular programmes and community events.
* Ambition to grow within a world-class school environment with strong professional development opportunities.
* Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and the values expected within a GEMS Education school.
* A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police clearance is required for appointment.
Skills Set
* Secondary Music teaching
* Key Stage 3 Music
* Key Stage 4 Music
* Key Stage 5 Music
* GCSE Music
* A Level Music
* Music curriculum planning
* Lesson planning
* Classroom teaching
* Student assessment
* Performance coaching
* Composition teaching
* Music appreciation
* Musical analysis
* Choir direction
* Ensemble support
* Concert preparation
* School productions
* Performing arts activities
* Extracurricular programmes
* Digital music tools
* Differentiated instruction
* Parent communication
* Student wellbeing
* Safeguarding awareness
* International school teaching
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives a Teacher - Secondary Music the chance to build a rewarding international teaching career in Dubai while working with a globally recognised education provider. The role offers access to professional development, career progression across the GEMS network, a creative school environment, and the opportunity to influence students through music, performance, collaboration, and artistic expression. The remuneration package includes a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, End of Service Gratuity, and access to GEMS Rewards for lifestyle savings across the UAE.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, operating a wide network of international schools that support academic achievement, student wellbeing, creativity, and future-ready learning. Through its schools in Dubai and across the region, GEMS Education provides teachers with structured professional growth, strong safeguarding standards, collaborative school communities, and opportunities to contribute to high-quality education across diverse curricula.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Teacher - Secondary Music will play a key role in strengthening music education within a creative, inclusive, and future-focused school community. The position involves teaching Music across Key Stages 3 4 and 5, supporting GCSE and A Level or equivalent pathways, and encouraging students to grow as confident performers, composers, listeners, and creative thinkers. Beyond classroom delivery, the teacher will contribute to school concerts, productions, choirs, ensembles, extracurricular programmes, and community events that help students build a lifelong appreciation for music and the performing arts.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging and well-structured Music lessons for secondary students across Key Stages 3 4 and 5.
* Teach GCSE and A Level Music or equivalent curriculum content with strong subject knowledge and clear learning outcomes.
* Develop students’ skills in performance, composition, listening, musical analysis, creativity, and appreciation of different musical styles.
* Plan lessons that inspire curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness while meeting the needs of diverse learners.
* Use varied teaching methods, practical activities, digital music tools, classroom resources, and assessment strategies to support student progress.
* Prepare students for internal assessments, public examinations, performances, recitals, concerts, and school productions.
* Create a positive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to participate, perform, collaborate, and take creative risks.
* Support the wider Music Department through concerts, ensembles, choirs, productions, rehearsals, performances, and extracurricular activities.
* Monitor, assess, record, and report student progress in line with school expectations and curriculum requirements.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, department leaders, parents, and school leadership to support student achievement and wellbeing.
* Contribute actively to school life through community events, enrichment activities, cultural programmes, and performing arts initiatives.
* Maintain high professional standards in planning, teaching, communication, safeguarding, and student care.
* Follow GEMS Education policies, school procedures, safeguarding requirements, and professional codes of conduct at all times.
Ideal Profile
* BEd or Bachelor’s degree in Music or a closely related subject.
* PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
* Proven experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 4 and 5.
* Experience teaching GCSE and A Level Music or equivalent international curricula.
* Strong passion for music education and a clear commitment to developing students’ musical talents.
* Ability to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences that challenge, motivate, and support all learners.
* Experience leading or contributing to concerts, productions, ensembles, choirs, rehearsals, or extracurricular music activities.
* Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create an inclusive and creative learning environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with students, parents, colleagues, and school leaders.
* Willingness to contribute positively to school life through extracurricular programmes and community events.
* Ambition to grow within a world-class school environment with strong professional development opportunities.
* Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and the values expected within a GEMS Education school.
* A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police clearance is required for appointment.
Skills Set
* Secondary Music teaching
* Key Stage 3 Music
* Key Stage 4 Music
* Key Stage 5 Music
* GCSE Music
* A Level Music
* Music curriculum planning
* Lesson planning
* Classroom teaching
* Student assessment
* Performance coaching
* Composition teaching
* Music appreciation
* Musical analysis
* Choir direction
* Ensemble support
* Concert preparation
* School productions
* Performing arts activities
* Extracurricular programmes
* Digital music tools
* Differentiated instruction
* Parent communication
* Student wellbeing
* Safeguarding awareness
* International school teaching
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives a Teacher - Secondary Music the chance to build a rewarding international teaching career in Dubai while working with a globally recognised education provider. The role offers access to professional development, career progression across the GEMS network, a creative school environment, and the opportunity to influence students through music, performance, collaboration, and artistic expression. The remuneration package includes a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, End of Service Gratuity, and access to GEMS Rewards for lifestyle savings across the UAE.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, operating a wide network of international schools that support academic achievement, student wellbeing, creativity, and future-ready learning. Through its schools in Dubai and across the region, GEMS Education provides teachers with structured professional growth, strong safeguarding standards, collaborative school communities, and opportunities to contribute to high-quality education across diverse curricula.
