Secondary Performing Arts Teacher – August 2026

Job DescriptionTaaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.Jumeira Baccalaureate School are seeking an outstanding Secondary Performing Arts Teacher to join our team from August 2026.We are seeking a creative and dedicated Secondary Performing Arts Teacher to join our school and teach the MYP (Middle Years Programme) curriculum. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading music and drama extracurricular activities, including running school musicals and nurturing students’ creativity and skills in the performing arts.Job Responsibility:Instruct students in the MYP curriculum for performing artsDevelop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with MYP guidelinesLead and supervise music and drama extracurricular activities (ECA)Organize and oversee school musicals, including auditions, rehearsals, and performancesProvide mentorship and guidance to students interested in pursuing the performing arts beyond the classroomCollaborate with colleagues to integrate performing arts into the overall MYP curriculumEvaluate student performance and progress, and provide constructive feedbackStay informed about best practices and advancements in performing arts educationJBS is a truly international, IB World School providing a world-class education. We are committed to continuous improvement as individuals and as a school. We pride ourselves on having a highly supportive community of students, parents and staff who work together to maximise opportunities for all. A strong focus on professional development and world-class facilities enables our teachers to be outstanding practitioners and our students to thrive in a mature learning environment.JBS prides itself on high academic standards, our confident and articulate students are encouraged to discover interests that extend beyond the classroom. Our school community has 85 different nationalities, enabling students to develop moral values, and display kindness, courage, respect, and integrity towards each other and throughout our diverse and multicultural environment.TaaleemWe are part of the Taaleem group of schools. Taaleem is the second largest provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on education. As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has over 9,000 students attending our ten international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.From Grades 1-12, the IB programme provides students with a world-class, inquiry-based learning experience that is linked to real life examples, enabling young people to be prepared for a future that is constantly changing. We also offer senior students an alternative practical option into the workplace