Head of Drama - August 2026
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About This Role
Job Description We are looking for an Outstanding Head of Drama to join our team at GEMS Founders School, Dubai in August 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced math's teacher to gain valuable international exposure and take the next step in your career with a global leading company, in a world class international school located in the heart of Dubai.
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 in everything you do at GFS.
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.
Skills Successful candidates will need to:
- Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree in Drama with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Drama teachers to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
- Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
- Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused
- Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
- 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.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
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