MS/HS MYP Drama & DP Theatre Teacher

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. • 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. • 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 • 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.