Secondary Teacher of Drama at Safa Community School
About This Role
POST: Secondary Teacher of Drama at Safa Community School, Dubai
Safa Community School is a beacon of excellence in education. In 2024, we proudly earned the title of ‘Happiest School in the UAE,’ reflecting our steadfast commitment to student well-being. Additionally, we received the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award,’ showcasing our dedication to academic growth, highlighted by our remarkable GCSE VA score of +2.2 in 2024. Our community takes pride in our high staff retention rates and our recognition as one of the top 15 schools in the UAE according to the Schoolscompared.com survey.
At Safa Community School, we are more than just a place of learning; we are a dynamic community. Our parent demographic is predominantly expatriate, with around 35% hailing from the UK, and we have established ourselves as a friendly, welcoming, and community-oriented institution. The strong connections among our staff, parents, and students exemplify our inclusive culture, ensuring that everyone feels valued and at home. This distinctive environment is what sets us apart.
As an award-winning all-through school, Safa Community School offers the UK curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, catering to a student population of 2,640. You can explore our thriving community by following our school’s Instagram account at safa_scs, where we showcase student achievements, community events, and more. Discover how we nurture talent, promote creativity, and foster a supportive atmosphere for every student.
We are currently in search of a passionate and dedicated Drama teacher to become a part of our distinguished secondary department.
The successful candidate will teach students across various ages and abilities, focusing on the GCSE and A-Level levels, and must demonstrate a proven history of delivering outstanding results.
This role is part of our strategic growth to meet increasing student enrollment and the rising demand for our programs.
General Professional Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a teacher include the following professional duties:
- Delivering engaging lessons, which involves planning and preparing courses, assigning and grading student work, and assessing and reporting on student progress and achievements in line with school policies.
- Leveraging data to enhance classroom instruction, tracking student progress, and implementing timely interventions as required.
- Preparing students for public examinations, evaluating their performance for these assessments, documenting outcomes, and attending relevant meetings regarding the administration of public examinations.
- Engaging with parents through communication and consultation, including writing reports.
- Participating in Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings.
- Maintaining discipline and order within the classroom environment.
- Attending departmental meetings and Open Evenings.
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop departmental policies and practices, introduce curricular initiatives, and enhance teaching and assessment strategies.
- Assisting with administrative and organizational tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the department.
- Staying informed about curriculum developments, engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and contributing to personal professional growth.
- Working in collaboration with support teachers in the classroom.
- Taking on the role of mentor for a beginning teacher, if applicable.
- Preparing assignments for classes when absences are anticipated and providing work for absent colleagues as necessary.
- Overseeing a specific area of the curriculum, administration, innovation, or project.
- Completing additional duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Department.
- Familiarizing oneself with the DSIB inspection framework and the expectations for exemplary teaching and learning in the UAE.
- Supporting UAE initiatives and cultural norms.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a successful candidate who is dedicated and passionate about teaching Drama.
Apply via the WhatSchool platform.