Theatre Teacher (Cairo, Egypt)

Location Cairo
Discipline: Overseas Teaching
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Market related
Contact name: Heather Thompson

Contact email: heather@worldwide-teaching.com
Job ref: TTCE
Published: 8 days ago

Job Title: Theatre Teacher
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Start Date: August 2026

School Description:
An established international school in Cairo is seeking a creative and passionate Theatre Teacher to lead its performing arts programme. The school delivers the American Curriculum and places strong emphasis on creativity, self-expression, and technical excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a thriving theatre department and deliver high-quality school productions within a supportive international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach Theatre and Drama across Middle and High School in line with American Curriculum standards.
  • Deliver engaging lessons covering acting, improvisation, theatre history, dramatic literature, and directing.
  • Plan, direct, and produce school performances including plays, musicals, and assemblies.
  • Teach technical theatre skills including lighting, sound, costumes, and set design.
  • Support students in building confidence, public speaking skills, and teamwork.
  • Lead extracurricular drama clubs and performance-related activities.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Drama Education, or a related field.
  • Recognised teaching qualification or valid teaching licence (US, Canada, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience teaching Theatre/Drama within the American Curriculum.
  • Strong knowledge of both performance and technical theatre.
  • Excellent organisational and classroom management skills.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation: Living allowance provided.
  • Benefits: Medical insurance, annual return flights, and free dependent tuition.
  • Curriculum: American.

 

To Apply:
Contact Heather at heather@worldwide-teaching.com

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