Drama Teacher | August 2026

The School

Education

• With students aged 3–18, DIS is a not-for-profit school and part of the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation.
• Founded in 2005, the school is renowned for providing an outstanding, inclusive, and holistic education.
• Our most recent inspection highlighted the following strengths:
• Staff are overwhelmingly proud of the school and believe it is well led, safe, and inclusive
• The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across the school is outstanding
• Teachers have high expectations and consistently challenge pupils to do their best
• Staff feel respected, valued, and treated fairly
• The curriculum is precisely planned, well sequenced, and builds effectively on prior learning
• There is a strong focus on academic progress and achievement
• DIS is home to a diverse student body representing over 90 nationalities, which is fundamental to the school’s community ethos.
• Our exceptional facilities support a holistic approach to education, with rich opportunities across sport, performing arts, technology, leadership, creativity, and academic enrichment.
• Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional examination results, comparable to top UK schools, and progress to leading universities worldwide.
• Digital literacy is embedded across the curriculum as we prepare students for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
• In the Early Years, our personalised, play-based continuous provision ensures students are rigorously assessed against the EYFS framework, developing strong foundations for future learning.
• In Primary, pupils benefit from a broad and enriching curriculum, including a range of non-core subjects.
• In Secondary, students complete IGCSEs in Year 11 before progressing to the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) in Years 12 and 13.
• DIS is governed by the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF), a not-for-profit initiative of the Al-Futtaim family, supporting the vision of the Government of Dubai and KHDA to deliver future-ready education while maximising positive social impact.
• The successful candidate will join a thriving and highly successful Performing Arts faculty within one of Dubai’s leading international schools.
• Drama is an exceptionally popular subject at DIS, with high student uptake at both IGCSE and IB Diploma level, alongside a vibrant and well-attended co-curricular programme.
• The Drama department is central to the life of the school and plays a leading role in a wide range of productions, performances, competitions, and enrichment opportunities throughout the year.
• The department stages an annual whole-school production, with previous shows including Oliver! and High School Musical.
• Students regularly participate in performances and competitions across Dubai, the UAE, and internationally, including events linked to COBIS and BSME.
• The department benefits from outstanding facilities and resources, including a dedicated drama studio, a multipurpose hall with a full stage, and high-quality performance and technical equipment.
• As a Drama teacher at DIS, you will become part of a passionate and collaborative team committed to delivering engaging and inspiring lessons while also contributing significantly to the wider life of the school.
• The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about performance, creative arts education, and enrichment, and will relish the opportunity to support productions, CCAs, competitions, and student leadership opportunities within the arts.
• Most teachers within the faculty teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, enabling strong collaboration, curriculum continuity, and ongoing professional growth.
• This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and ambitious department with a strong reputation for excellence and student engagement.
• The successful applicant will be required to have the following:
• Experience teaching GCSE Drama is essential and A Level/IB experience is desirable
• A B.Ed. or degree in a related subject and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge
• A proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching
• A mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so
• The ability to contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including productions, performances, CCAs, and enrichment opportunities
• Experience which will enable a contribution to our enriched curriculum programme