Head of Performing Arts

Summary:

Head of Performing Arts sought at a school. Lead and inspire through curriculum and extra-curricular excellence.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence in education, fostering global citizenship and academic achievement through innovative learning and strong community engagement.

The Opportunity:

As the Head of Performing Arts, you will lead the Performing Arts department and inspire students through a dynamic and innovative curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to shape the artistic and cultural life of the school, while contributing to a globally recognized educational experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Performing Arts department, including Drama, Music, and Dance.
• Develop and communicate a clear departmental vision aligned with school priorities and Nord Anglia values.
• Implement the NAE–Juilliard Creative Classroom / Performing Arts framework and ensure vertical curriculum coherence.
• Lead departmental planning, review, and evaluation, and contribute to whole-school strategic development.
• Deliver an ambitious, broad, and differentiated performance curriculum that engages students and supports their academic and personal growth.
• Support students through pastoral care, including form tutoring and leading extra-curricular activities.
• Use modern educational technology and Nord Anglia’s Global Campus to enhance learning opportunities.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to the school’s staff development programme.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or above.
• Qualified teacher status.
• Proven track record with at least five years’ teaching experience in performing arts disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering an internationally recognized curriculum, including IGCSE and ALEVEL.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents and delivering high-quality pastoral support.

Preferred

• Experience of leading a Performing Arts department.
• Demonstrable evidence of curriculum innovation and adaptation.
• Experience in curriculum mapping and progression planning.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, ever-changing international school environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Support for international relocation and visa compliance.