Drama Teacher

Drama Teacher - Aug 2025

Job Description

We at GEMS International School, Al Khail are looking for an experienced Drama Teacher to join our Secondary team for the academic year commencing August 2025.

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who is excited to join our world-class school and is driven to provide education at an exceptional level. GEMS teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students. At GIS, our teachers are supported by highly qualified staff in world-class facilities. Our diverse international community is encouraged to develop intercultural understanding and respect. Our aim is to be a world-class IB school that maximizes every student's learning and character to enable them to choose their own successful path and positively contribute to the local and global society.

Job Description includes but is not limited to:

• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, and assessment plans.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities, e.g., late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented, etc.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (e.g., Ministry of Education officials).
• Participate in appraisal and performance management procedures and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study, and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials, and experiences.
• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Assist in the planning and organizing of school events and functions (e.g., inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days, etc.).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students' progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent in specialism in Drama.
• A minimum of 3 years of solid and demonstrable experience within Drama, ideally within an IB Curriculum School; however, this is not mandatory.
• The experience, personality, and educational philosophy to drive further the education agenda at this flagship GEMS school with an international student body.
• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning.
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for one child, private medical insurance, annual airfares to the country of residence, and end of service gratuity.

GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and two-for-one offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.