MS/HS MYP Drama & DP Theatre Teacher - Academic Year 2027-2028

Scope: Middle & High School

Reporting to: Head of Middle School and Head of High School

Role Purpose

The MYP Drama and DP Theatre Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, creative, and engaging learning experiences that develop students' artistic expression, performance skills, critical thinking, collaboration, and appreciation of theatre.

The successful candidate will inspire students to explore diverse theatrical traditions, develop confidence and creativity, and engage in meaningful artistic inquiry. Through inclusive, inquiry-based, and concept-driven learning aligned with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), the teacher will foster an environment where students are encouraged to take creative risks, express themselves, and achieve their full potential.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Drama, Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, Education, or a closely related discipline.

• Recognised teaching qualification or certification appropriate to the role.

• Relevant teaching experience in Middle School and/or High School Drama and Theatre.

• Strong knowledge of theatre performance, production, directing, and practical drama techniques.

• Experience in curriculum planning, student assessment, and performance-based learning.

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching IB MYP Drama/Arts and DP Theatre.

• IB MYP and/or DP professional development or relevant IB training.

• Familiarity with IB Theatre assessment requirements, including practical and research-based components.

• Experience directing school productions, performances, or theatre festivals.

• Knowledge of technical theatre, including lighting, sound, stage management, and production design.

• Experience teaching in an international or multicultural school environment

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong commitment to ISL Qatar's values of Belonging, Integrity, Grit, and Kindness .

• Sound understanding of IB philosophy, inquiry-based learning, international mindedness, and concept-driven teaching.

• Strong knowledge of drama pedagogy, theatrical traditions, performance techniques, and contemporary theatre practices.

• Ability to plan engaging, differentiated learning experiences that support students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and confidence levels.

• Understanding of creative processes, collaborative performance, improvisation, script analysis, directing, and theatre production.

• Effective classroom and rehearsal management, establishing a respectful, inclusive, and supportive creative environment.

• Understanding of formative and summative assessment, performance evaluation, reflective practice, and constructive feedback.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, particularly in managing rehearsals, productions, and academic responsibilities.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

• Commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, and continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and appropriately challenging MYP Drama and DP Theatre lessons aligned with IB curriculum requirements.

• Develop students' performance, creative expression, communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills.

• Apply inquiry-based and concept-driven teaching approaches that encourage artistic exploration, experimentation, and reflection.

• Introduce students to a broad range of theatrical styles, traditions, practitioners, and cultural perspectives.

• Develop practical skills in acting, improvisation, devising, script interpretation, directing, and production.

• Differentiate instruction to accommodate students with varying abilities, learning needs, and performance experience.

• Integrate appropriate digital technologies and multimedia resources into theatre education.

Curriculum, Assessment and Student Progress

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the MYP Drama and DP Theatre curricula.

• Develop and implement effective formative and summative assessments aligned with IB MYP and DP requirements.

• Support students in meeting DP Theatre assessment requirements, including research, collaborative creation, performance, and reflective work.

• Monitor and evaluate student progress, maintaining accurate assessment records and providing timely, constructive feedback.

• Encourage students to critically analyse theatrical work, evaluate their creative processes, and reflect on their artistic development.

• Collaborate with the Heads of Middle and High School and the MYP and DP Coordinators to ensure effective curriculum delivery and assessment practices.

• Support the performing arts across the school and strengthen the transition from PYP to MYP by teaching Grade 5 Performing Arts.

Theatre Productions and Extracurricular Activities

• Plan, organise, and contribute to school theatre productions, performances, showcases, and other performing arts events.

• Direct or support student performances, rehearsals, and productions, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and student leadership.

• Provide opportunities for students to participate in acting, directing, stage management, technical production, and other theatrical roles.

• Support extracurricular drama clubs, theatre workshops, festivals, competitions, and interdisciplinary arts initiatives.

• Promote student engagement with theatre as a means of cultural understanding, personal expression, and community connection.

• Collaborate with colleagues and relevant departments to coordinate performance schedules, facilities, equipment, and production resources.

Student Wellbeing, Health and Safeguarding

• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages creative expression, mutual respect, and positive relationships.

• Ensure appropriate supervision and safe use of performance spaces, stages, technical equipment, props, and production materials.

• Conduct appropriate risk assessments for rehearsals, performances, and theatre-related activities.

• Support students' academic, social, and emotional wellbeing, recognising the importance of confidence, sensitivity, and appropriate boundaries in performance-based learning.

• Adhere to the school's safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and professional conduct policies.

• Identify and report safeguarding or wellbeing concerns through established school procedures.

Professional Collaboration and School Contribution

• Work collaboratively with Middle School and High School colleagues, school leadership, and IB Coordinators to strengthen teaching and learning.

• Participate actively in departmental meetings, curriculum reviews, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.

• Maintain positive and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects, cultural celebrations, school events, and community engagement initiatives.

• Support the school's IB and NEASC accreditation requirements and continuous improvement priorities.

• Contribute positively to the school's collaborative culture and commitment to Strengthen Engagement for All .

Safeguarding Commitment

ISL Qatar is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and maintains zero tolerance for breaches of safeguarding standards.

All applicants and new employees are required to undergo appropriate pre-employment safeguarding and child protection screening, including employment and professional references, criminal background checks, and prohibition-from-teaching or equivalent checks, as applicable.

All employees are expected to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, comply with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies, and promptly report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead(s).

Employment and continued service are subject to the school's safeguarding requirements and applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

General Expectations

The postholder is expected to uphold ISL Qatar's mission, vision, values, and professional standards, contribute positively to an inclusive and collaborative school community, and undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and responsibilities of the position, as assigned by the Head of Middle School and/or Head of High School.