Head of Department Drama -August 2026
About This Role
At GEMS Wellington International School, we aspire to cultivate students who embody social responsibility, enriched by a collaborative, innovative, and authentic learning journey. We are in search of an outstanding Head of Department for Drama who embodies our principles of integrity, empathy, and resilience to join our established team in August 2026.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, high-performing institution with a rich history of achievement, as demonstrated by our success in rigorous inspection and accreditation processes. Notable highlights include:
- Achieving an ‘Outstanding’ rating for 14 consecutive years from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
- Receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from British Schools Overseas
- Holding the prestigious COBIS Patrons accreditation, recognized for Leadership beacon status
- Being acknowledged as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World Class School’
Our bespoke professional development program is designed to ensure our educators are leaders in global educational practices and research. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and partners, including the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).
We are committed not only to upholding high educational standards but also to positioning our teachers at the forefront of global best practices and research. In the ever-evolving educational landscape, we empower our educators to thrive. Our partnerships with renowned organizations, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation collaboration with Harvard Project Zero, ensure that our teachers possess exceptional knowledge and pedagogical skills. With many of our leaders advancing from within the GEMS network, our teachers are uniquely positioned for career advancement as we continue to grow both in the UAE and globally.