Performing Arts Teacher

Performing Arts Teacher
- Drama The Performing Arts Teacher in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an education management opportunity for an inspiring educator who can deliver engaging lessons, build student confidence and encourage a lasting interest in performance.

Location:
Dubai, UAE.

Salary:
AED 12,000–19,000 monthly. Full‑time.

Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging Performing Arts and Drama lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and teaching standards.
- Develop schemes of work, lesson sequences, practical activities and assessment tasks.
- Teach acting, improvisation, characterisation, movement, voice, script interpretation and performance skills.
- Create an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel confident participating and expressing ideas.
- Use varied teaching methods to engage students with different abilities, interests and learning needs.
- Differentiate activities to provide suitable support, challenge and progression.
- Encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication and independent learning.
- Establish clear expectations for behaviour, rehearsal discipline, teamwork and safe participation.
- Assess student learning through practical performances, observations, written tasks, reflection and ongoing feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of attainment, progress, participation and intervention.
- Use assessment results to improve lesson planning and address individual learning gaps.
- Provide clear and constructive feedback that supports artistic and academic development.
- Prepare students for performances, showcases, assemblies and school productions.
- Lead or support auditions, casting, rehearsals, staging and production preparation.
- Coordinate performance requirements such as scripts, props, costumes, sound, lighting and rehearsal schedules.
- Contribute to extracurricular Drama clubs, enrichment programmes and performance activities.
- Collaborate with Music, Art, English, Media and other departments on cross‑curricular projects.
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress, engagement and development.
- Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, school leaders and families.
- Participate in departmental planning, curriculum review, moderation meetings and professional development.
- Support school events, community engagement and wider cultural initiatives.
- Remain current with developments in Drama education, performance practice and creative teaching methods.
- Promote respect, inclusion, confidence, resilience and responsible creative expression.
- Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and school compliance procedures.
- Contribute positively to the values, culture and continuing development of GEMS Metropole School. Ideal Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre Studies or a related subject.
- Recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, PGDE, QTS or an equivalent credential.
- Strong subject knowledge in Drama and the Performing Arts.
- Experience delivering practical, creative and student‑centred lessons.
- Commitment to high‑quality teaching, continuous improvement and raising student achievement.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and engage students with different levels of experience and confidence.
- Effective classroom management and lesson organisation skills.
- Experience differentiating instruction for varied learning needs.
- Confidence supporting rehearsals, productions, performances and extracurricular activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build constructive relationships throughout a multicultural school community.
- Creative, enthusiastic, reflective and collaborative approach to teaching.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage lessons, rehearsals and performance deadlines.
- Willingness to contribute to school events, enrichment programmes and community activities.
- Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, inclusion and professional conduct.
- Experience in a British curriculum or international school is an advantage. Skills Set
- Performing arts teaching
- Drama education
- Theatre studies
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum delivery
- Acting techniques
- Improvisation
- Character development
- Script interpretation
- Voice and movement
- Stagecraft
- Rehearsal management
- School productions
- Performance coaching
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Creative learning
- Student engagement
- Extracurricular activities
- Enrichment programmes
- Parent communication
- Cross‑curricular collaboration
- Safeguarding
- Student wellbeing
- Community engagement
- Professional development Why Join Us This role offers the opportunity to teach Performing Arts within a growing international school in Dubai while contributing to a vibrant programme of productions, performances and enrichment activities. Successful candidates will have access