Arcadia British School - Dubai is seeking an experienced Music Teacher and Head of Music to join their team in August 2026. The role involves teaching across all secondary key stages and promoting the school's strategic vision. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in performing arts, a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, and 3-5 years of experience delivering the National Curriculum for England. They should be a committed, innovative practitioner skilled in using digital tools and capable of collaborative work.
Required Skills
Education & Training
○Teaching
Productivity & Workplace Tools
○Microsoft Office
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Collaboration
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Competitive tax-free salary, Visa and Emirates ID costs covered, Furnished (single or family) accommodation, Medical insurance, Annual flight allowance, Tuition fee concession for dependent children.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in performing arts or equivalent, a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, and 3-5 years of experience teaching the National Curriculum for England to secondary students. They should be committed professionals, outstanding practitioners with innovative teaching abilities, and skilled in using digital tools. Collaboration within teams and across the wider school community is essential.
Description
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
Arcadia British School - Dubai is an exciting, forward-thinking international community built on a strong UAE vision where innovation and growth sit at the forefront. The vast expat community provides vibrancy and inclusivity and thus promises a variety of exciting activities and events beyond the workplace. It is a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally where all citizens are welcomed to immerse themselves within the culture and the community.
We are looking to appoint an experienced music teacher and head of music to join our team in August 2026. The successful candidate will be working alongside other experienced team members to promote the strategic vision of the school and will be capable of teaching across all secondary key stages.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in performing arts or equivalent subject qualification.
PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
3-5 years of experience delivering National Curriculum for England to students across secondary school.
Committed professionals who are dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the school's vision, mission and values.
Outstanding practitioners with the ability to deliver innovative lessons built on current pedagogical thinking and forward-thinking initiatives.
Teachers with a natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the school's professional learning community.
Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant so as to complement the school's ‘Apple Distinguished School’ status.
A professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community.
We offer:
A unique and inspiring work environment comprising state of the art resources and facilities.
A robust leadership structure which ensures all colleagues are well supported.
A well-crafted professional learning community which ensures constant growth for individual colleagues and the school as a whole.
An inclusive community who values and welcomes the contributions of all stakeholders.
2 years renewable contract.
Competitive tax-free salary.
Visa and Emirates ID costs covered.
Furnished (single or family) accommodation.
Medical insurance.
Annual flight allowance.
Tuition fee concession for dependent children.
Initial long list interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates who successfully reach the short-list may be asked to do a demo lesson and will attend a full interview with key leaders. Where possible, this will be in person.
Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced background checks according to our safer recruitment policy.
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