Early Years and Primary Performing Arts Coordinator

Summary:

Early Years and Primary Performing Arts Coordinator sought to lead a dynamic arts programme.

About the School:

A school dedicated to students aged 0–18, offering an international curriculum with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and cultural awareness.

The Opportunity:

The Early Years and Primary Performing Arts Coordinator will lead a high-quality performing arts programme that integrates Music, Drama, and Dance. This role is ideal for someone passionate about curriculum leadership, student development, and fostering a vibrant performing arts culture across Early Years and Primary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, lead, and continually improve the Primary Performing Arts programme, ensuring a clear scope and sequence from Early Years through upper Primary.
• Align learning to the PYP framework, supporting transdisciplinary learning and developing the PYP learner profile through performing arts.
• Ensure consistency of expectations, assessment approaches, and progression across year levels and campuses.
• Curate and manage resources (instruments, costumes/props, audio equipment), ensuring safe and responsible use.
• Teach Music and Drama (dance incorporated where possible) to allocated year groups, planning engaging lessons that develop technique, creativity, and performance skills.
• Plan and lead an annual schedule of performances and showcases, including seasonal concerts, year-level performances, and school events.
• Coach students in performance readiness, including stage presence, ensemble skills, and confidence.
• Develop and oversee co-curricular performing arts opportunities such as choir, drama club, and dance groups.
• Build a positive performing arts culture that celebrates effort, teamwork, and joy in learning.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong experience in teaching and leading performing arts programmes in an international school setting.
• In-depth knowledge of PYP curriculum and transdisciplinary learning.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage large-scale events and performances.
• Experience in developing and implementing progression frameworks for performing arts across age groups.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with colleagues, students, and families.

Preferred

• Experience with music, drama, and dance integration in early childhood and primary education.
• Background in curriculum leadership or programme development.
• Experience with co-curricular and extracurricular performing arts activities.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Multilingual skills or experience working with multilingual learners.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and support.