School: Nord Anglia International School Dublin
Join Nord Anglia International School Dublin, part of the prestigious Nord Anglia family. Accredited to deliver the renowned IB curriculum, our school empowers students aged 3-18 with the knowledge and confidence to excel in further education and make a positive impact in the world. Our dedicated teachers inspire success through small class sizes, personalized learning paths, and a unique pastoral model. Experience real-world application through local and regional offsite trips and collaborations with leading organizations like UNICEF, MIT, and Juilliard. Join our vibrant international community, where colleagues from nearly 50 nationalities thrive in a warm and inclusive environment.
If you think NAIS Dublin might be a good fit for your next career move and want to know more about us, you can read our candidate information brochure .
JOB OVERVIEW
DANCE AND DRAMA TEACHER (PYP & MYP)
Start Date: August 2025
Location: Nord Anglia International School Dublin
At Nord Anglia International School Dublin, we are dedicated to nurturing confident, creative, and compassionate global citizens. As a Dance and Drama Teacher, you will play a key role in this vision by inspiring students to express themselves, collaborate meaningfully, and develop lifelong skills through the performing arts. You will bring energy and innovation to your teaching, delivering a dynamic and inclusive curriculum rooted in IB principles and international best practices.
THE ROLE OF A DANCE AND DRAMA TEACHER
We are seeking an outstanding and passionate Dance and Drama Teacher to join our team from August 2025. The successful candidate will teach performing arts across the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and into the Middle Years Programme (MYP), creating inspiring learning experiences that celebrate movement, voice, expression, and storytelling.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering engaging and inclusive dance and drama lessons that support the developmental needs of students across a range of ages and abilities.
Planning and implementing curriculum units in alignment with IB frameworks, particularly PYP transdisciplinary learning and MYP arts objectives.
Encouraging creative expression, collaboration, and critical reflection in performance-based activities.
Supporting students' social-emotional development through creative and embodied learning approaches.
Organising and contributing to school-wide performances, showcases, trips, and extra-curricular arts programmes.
Collaborating with colleagues to support cross-curricular learning and contribute to a whole-school arts culture.
Building strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Actively participating in the wider life of the school, including House events, assemblies, and community initiatives.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, or a closely related field, with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
Has at least 5 years of successful teaching experience, ideally in IB or international school settings.
Brings deep subject knowledge and creative energy to the classroom.
Demonstrates a passion for the performing arts and a commitment to nurturing young performers.
Confidently uses technology to enhance learning and integrate digital elements into performance.
Engages in reflective practice and continuous professional development.
Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Embraces diversity and brings cultural sensitivity to teaching and team interactions.
(For Head of Department consideration): Proven leadership skills and experience developing arts curricula, coaching teachers, and building a collaborative team culture.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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