Head of Drama

Required Skills

Candidates must embody core values, hold a BEd or bachelor's degree in performing arts or equivalent or PGCE with QTS (Drama), and have proven experience teaching across all levels. They should demonstrate exemplary teaching practices, a creative and enthusiastic approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and a track record of outstanding learning and teaching, with aspirations for career enhancement and community contribution.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Education & Teaching Company Industry Education & Training Job description Due to the continued success and growth of GEMS Founders School – Dubai, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Drama available for next academic year August 2026. We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to grow, flourish and succeed. Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme; while our more experienced teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of opportunities for growth and development; with most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools. All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary Free schooling Private medical insurance Annual airfares to country of residence 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 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas. Skills description Successful candidates will need to: Embody and role model our core values of grow, flourish and succeed Hold a BEd or bachelor's degree major in performing arts or equivalent or PGCE with QTS (Drama) Have proven experience of teaching across all levels Have the ability to share exemplary teaching practices A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning and teaching Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events About the Company GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success. Apply Now