Drama Teacher
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- Guangzhou, Guangdong
- RMB¥300,000-360,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan and deliver high-quality Drama/Theatre learning across the whole school (PYP, MYP, and where applicable DP Theatre), aligned with IB frameworks, ATL skills, and the Learner Profile.
- Differentiate for a wide range of ages and abilities, including EAL/SEN, building skills in voice, movement, improvisation, text, devising, and performance literacy.
- Design coherent units with clear conceptual understandings, authentic contexts, and formative/summative assessments aligned to programme criteria.
- Lead or co-direct school productions, showcases, and assemblies; manage auditions, rehearsal schedules, risk assessments, and show logistics in collaboration with colleagues.
- Curate student portfolios, rehearsal journals, and performance evidence; provide timely feedback and report on progress to students and parents.
- Collaborate with homeroom/subject teachers and coordinators (PYP/MYP/DP) for vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment and transdisciplinary links.
- Maintain and organize drama spaces, equipment, and technical resources; model safe, responsible use of facilities.
- Contribute to co-curricular activities (drama clubs, competition teams, festivals) and whole-school arts initiatives; engage with the wider community and external partners where appropriate.
- Participate in professional learning, moderation/standardization, and school events; uphold safeguarding and student wellbeing policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Drama/Theatre, Performing Arts, or related field; teaching qualification preferred
- Two or more years of drama/theatre teaching experience; experience across primary and secondary is an advantage
- IB experience preferred
- Monthly salary of 25,000 to 30,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Relocation allowance of 2,000 RMB
- Annual flight allowance of up to 10,000 RMB
- Work Visa provided
- Summer and winter holidays
- National holidays
- Medical insurance
- Lunch and shuttle bus provided by the school
- Laptop provided by the school