Head of Expressive Art (Music)

Specific role overview:

The successful candidate will become the Leader of Music and Performing Arts, within a new and innovative educational hub in the heart of Dubai. The Leader of Music and Performing Arts works in conjunction with the Vice-Principals and Principal to ensure that the curriculum is broad, sequential and relevant, taking account of all learners in their care. The Leader of Music and Performing Arts will place the highest importance on the well-being of all learners, ensuring excellent levels of pastoral support and encouragement of every child.

The Leader of Expressive Arts will model the values of Citizens School and create a culture where all members of the community learn, thrive and collaborate, ensuring all individuals are empowered and nurtured, as Citizens School becomes known as a centre of excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

• Subject Knowledge 
• Curriculum Design and Adaptation
• Learning and Teaching
• Collaboration and Community
• Safeguarding, Inclusion and Wellbeing 

Qualifications and experience:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in fine arts, music education, or a related field.
• Teaching experience a minimum of 5 years
• Proven experience as an expressive arts educator with expertise in both arts and music.
• Experience of the UK National Curriculum and I.B.
• Knowledge and experience of inquiry-based learning.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Passion for fostering creativity and self-expression in learners.

We Offer:

• A competitive tax free salary;

• Accommodation/accommodation allowance;

• Medical insurance;

• UAE employment visa;

• Annual flight allowance;

• A comprehensive and tailored professional learning and development programme for all staff;

• One free school places

Citizens Tapestry requires us to live, embrace and lead in the following areas:

An open and growth mindset;

A fully inclusive approach to education;

Living as a global citizen, modelling understanding and empathy for all cultures and societies;

An appreciation of the importance of health and wellbeing;

Sustainable leadership;

Entrepreneurial spirit - continually innovating;

Advocating the use of digital technology in all aspects of school life;

Enthusiasm.

The Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to submit a TES online application including an updated CV and a letter of application, addressed to the Principal -Mr. Colin Sinclair. Please also include contact details of three professional referees, one of whom is your current Head Teacher/Principal. 

The preferred start date is August 2024. We are keen to appoint the right person and will be flexible in order to recruit the right person in joining Citizens School.

All candidates will be subject to safer recruitment checks in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures.

Citizens School – Future Ready New British School in Dubai