Visual and Performing Arts Teacher – Secondary
Visual and Performing Arts Teacher – Secondary
Job Description
GEMS World Academy is looking for a passionate and creative Visual and Performing Arts Teacher to join our dynamic Secondary School team. This role is ideal for an experienced educator with a strong background in both visual and performing arts, and a commitment to inspiring students through expressive, collaborative, and innovative learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Teach a range of Visual and Performing Arts subjects to Secondary students, aligned with international curriculum standards (IB MYP/DP preferred).Design engaging, inquiry-based lessons that foster creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression.
Organize and lead student performances, exhibitions, and arts events throughout the academic year.
Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and contribute to the development of a comprehensive arts program.
Provide meaningful feedback and assessment to support student growth and achievement.
Contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular involvement and events.
Skills
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, or a related field (Master’s preferred).A recognized teaching qualification/ Valid teaching license.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience teaching visual and/or performing arts at the secondary level.
Experience with IB MYP/DP is highly desirable.
Strong classroom management skills and ability to inspire and motivate students.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities.
What We Offer:
Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package.A vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking teaching environment.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and performance spaces.
Opportunities for professional growth and IB training.
A diverse and inclusive international school community.
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.
Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Teacher Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
GEMS WORLD ACADEMY - ABU DHABI
Education Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates GEMS World Academy - Abu Dhabi is a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive community that captivates hearts and minds, challenges and empowers learners, fosters collaboration and unity, and inspires authentic local and global action.We are committed to creating a Culture of Dignity whereby all members feel safe, valued and included - a place where they belong. We actively foster a climate that... encourages all members of the WAA learning community to express openness, care, empathy, agency and opportunity.
We nurture, we challenge and we inspire. With a passionate team of dedicated educators, we draw experience and expertise from across the globe. We are so much more than the traditional concept of a school. We are a proud and supportive learning community with mutual respect and tolerance at our core.
As well as being a thoroughly international family, we recognize and respect the importance of our host country’s language and culture, and actively promote these at all times. Offering the International Baccalaureate Organization’s (IBO) Primary Years Programme from FS1 – Y9, our students learn at an early age what it means to belong to a multicultural, diverse and inter-connected world.
In September 2025, we will be expanding our provision to include Y10, commencing our journey to MYP authorization. Learners at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi develop intercultural understanding, social and environmental stewardship as well high levels of personal and collective achievement.