Secondary English and Drama Teacher

Secondary English and Drama Teacher Job Snapshot
- Role:
Secondary English and Drama Teacher

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function:
Classroom Teaching

- Experience:

Minimum 3 years of successful Secondary English and Drama teaching experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Overview GEMS World Academy
- Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding Secondary English and Drama Teacher to join its international teaching team for an immediate start. Located on Al Reem Island, the school combines the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework with elements of the National Curriculum for England, providing an inquiry-led and personalised approach to education. The successful candidate will deliver engaging English and Drama lessons that encourage creativity, critical thinking, confidence and self-expression.

The role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative international school community that values academic excellence, inclusive education and student development. GEMS World Academy welcomes applications from experienced IB educators and qualified teachers with British curriculum experience who are enthusiastic about inquiry-based, student-centred learning.

Job Details
- Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function:
Classroom Teaching
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

• English and Drama Teaching
  - Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based Secondary English and Drama lessons.
• Create purposeful learning experiences that develop students ' critical thinking, creativity and global awareness.
• Encourage students to build confidence and express themselves through Drama.
• Apply strong subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies to support student understanding.
• Use student-centred teaching approaches that promote curiosity, participation and independent learning.
• Maintain high expectations for academic achievement and classroom engagement.
• Support the school 's approach to inquiry-led learning and personalised education.
• Inclusive Learning and Student Development
  - Establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported, challenged and empowered.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the learning needs of students with different abilities.
• Encourage collaboration, confidence and active participation in classroom activities.
• Support students in developing communication skills, creativity and self-expression.
• Build positive professional relationships with students and promote their academic and personal development.
• Uphold the values of GEMS Education and the IB Learner Profile.
• Assessment and Academic Progress
  - Assess and monitor student learning and academic progress.
• Use assessment information and student performance data to inform teaching strategies.
• Identify individual learning needs and provide appropriate support and challenge.
• Apply assessment findings to improve classroom learning experiences.
• Maintain a consistent focus on student achievement and educational development.
• Curriculum Collaboration and Professional Learning
  - Collaborate with teaching colleagues to develop and deliver the IB curriculum.
• Share effective teaching strategies and professional practices.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative educational environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents, students and colleagues.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to reflective teaching and continuous professional growth.
• Support the school 's educational philosophy and high academic standards.
• Drama…