Head of Drama - August 2026 - Dubai

Due to the continued success of our school, 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, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards 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.

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish and Succeed

• Hold a BEd, bachelor's degree major in Drama/ Performing Arts or equivalent with PGCE (QTS)

• Drama specialism is preferred

• Experience leading a team.

• 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 & 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.