Teacher of Drama Basic

About the school

Amity International School, Abu Dhabi is a well-established British Curriculum international school with a strong reputation for sport, music, arts and academia. Set on a magnificent 15-acre bay-side campus, the school benefits from outstanding facilities in a beautiful and inspiring environment. Students are engaged, ambitious and eager to learn. The arts play a central role in school life, and the school values the power of drama to develop creativity, confidence, communication and community. Amity International School is a not-for-profit organisation.

The role

Amity International School, Abu Dhabi is seeking a passionate, creative and highly motivated Teacher of Drama at GCSE and A Level to join its vibrant and ambitious performing arts team. Due to expansion in the senior school and increased demand for places, the school is recruiting exceptional teachers to join from August 2026. The successful candidate will inspire a love of performance, creativity and self-expression while securing strong student outcomes through high-quality teaching and learning. The postholder will nurture confidence, imagination and collaboration in young people and contribute to the wider artistic life of the school.

Requirements

• Ability to teach Drama at GCSE and A Level
• Commitment to inspiring creativity and securing strong student outcomes
• Willingness to contribute to the wider artistic life of the school
• Successful completion of child protection screening and submission of a current police criminal check or equivalent
• Provision of a minimum of two references, at least one from the Head Teacher or Principal of the most recent school

Benefits & package

• Highly competitive salary benchmarked against leading schools locally
• Accommodation or a housing allowance aligned with personal family circumstances
• Spacious, modern and innovative teaching and learning environment
• Supportive line management and access to generous professional development training
• Opportunities to collaborate across the arts and with other subject areas, as well as with schools internationally

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. After signing in, applicants may request the school contact details to submit a CV of no more than two pages. Scanned copies of degree certificates and teaching qualifications are also welcomed. The school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to any closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Teams. The start date for this position is August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.