Head of Creative Arts
The British Schools - Uruguay
Uruguay
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February 2025
- Apply by:
- 27 July 2024
Job overview
Position Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and visionary Head of Creative Arts to lead our whole-school Arts Programme. This is an exciting opportunity as we are introducing this new position of Head of Creative Arts to encompass our Music, Art, Drama and Choreography Departments across the whole School.
The successful candidate must have a passion for the Arts, a track record of excellence in teaching across the age and ability range, and the skills to inspire and engage students of all ages. A Musician, first and foremost, a vision for the development of Music teaching, both in terms of classroom practice and peripatetic instrumental lessons is a must.
Arts subjects are very popular at our School, particularly within the co-curricular programme. The new Head of Creative Arts will have the opportunity to influence the curriculum offered in both Junior and Senior Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious and committed person to further enhance our successful Arts Departments, delivering a stimulating and well balanced academic and co-curricular programme for our students.
We welcome applications from specialists in Music and Creative Arts who will have the ability to lead across multiple subjects. The successful candidate will demonstrate the qualities and expertise essential to lead and motivate our specialist staff; inspire and motivate the students, ensuring opportunities for all to enjoy the Creative Arts. Prior experience of working in a peripatetic style teaching environment would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Creative Arts Department across the entire School.
• Oversee the development of an instrumental music teaching programme with the longer-term vision of developing Band and Orchestral ensemble playing.
• Prepare students for performances in public events such as assemblies, graduation ceremonies, final assemblies, etc.
• Further develop the Arts as PYP and IB Diploma subjects. Develop and implement a comprehensive Creative Arts curriculum that fosters creativity, skill development, and a love for the Arts.
• Oversee the planning and execution of School-wide performances, productions, and events.
• Mentor and support Creative Arts staff, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate the Creative Arts into the broader School curriculum.
• Manage the Creative Arts budget, resources, and facilities.
• Foster strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community to promote the Arts.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in Creative Arts education.
• Track and monitor student learning using a variety of techniques, including grade assessments and assignments, and preparing and administering curriculum aligned assessments.
Qualifications and Skills:
• A degree in Music (at least to Undergraduate level) or a Creative Arts related field. A
postgraduate qualification in education or leadership is desirable.
• Excellent practical music skills, preferably with strong keyboard proficiency.
• Proven experience in teaching Creative Arts across different age groups.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing a Creative Arts Department or programme.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Creative Arts.
• The ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong sense of teamwork in leading by example.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and a statement of their educational philosophy to our HR Department at hr@british.edu.uy by Sunday, July 21st. Please include “Head of Creative Arts Application” in the subject line.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated Head of Creative Arts to our team!
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About The British Schools - Uruguay
The British Schools is a bilingual educational organisation that responds to the challenges of a changing world, unites the strength of two cultures and imparts a vanguard education that is well-rounded and aimed at the pursuit of excellence.
The Students: are offered a safe environment in which they can develop their individual talents, exercise options and obtain concrete results. They are expected to work diligently, be honest, loyal and self-disciplined and to participate in sporting, cultural and social service activities.
The Parents: are offered a bilingual education for their children, based on the best British and Uruguayan values, with a consistent discipline and an academic preparation which enables them to enter any university in the world. They are expected to give their support, act in coherence with the principles of the School and honour their commitments.
The Staff: are offered growth and professional development, good working conditions with modern resources and fair recognition. They are expected to be intellectual and personal role models for the students and to make a solid commitment to the School.
The Board of Governors: are offered appreciation for the overall responsibility of the School's achievements. They are expected to respect the will of The British Schools Society according to Articles 1 & 2 of its By Laws, to give guidelines and support to the Schools' Authorities and to administer all aspects of the School correctly.
The Uruguayan Society: is offered a model of excellence in education, and future citizens who will be useful and responsible. It is expected to show respect towards, and an understanding of the School's autonomy, its principles and its values.
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