Head of Performing & Creative Arts

Inspired Education; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education provider is seeking a Head of Performing & Creative Arts to lead the faculty in an innovative learning environment. This role includes teaching and strategic direction for all age groups, ensuring excellence in Music, Drama, and Visual Arts. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in an Arts discipline and substantial teaching experience at the secondary level, with a passion for arts education and international experience.

Benefits

Nationally competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Daily cooked lunches

Qualifications

• Substantial experience teaching Arts at secondary level, including exam classes.
• Experience of leadership within a faculty or department.
• A strong understanding of, or willingness to train in, IB frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Performing & Creative Arts faculty.
• Oversee curriculum design, development, and implementation.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Promote student engagement in co-curricular arts opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in an Arts discipline

Recognized teaching qualification

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

Role Summary

We are seeking an innovative and inspirational Head of Performing & Creative Arts to lead our whole-school faculty from August 2026. This exciting leadership position covers Music, Drama, Visual Arts, and related disciplines, offering the chance to shape a rich, creative curriculum from the early years through to the IB Diploma Programme (DP).

The successful candidate will provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction across the arts, ensuring that students receive outstanding opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and achieve excellence. Alongside faculty leadership, the role includes teaching in the candidate’s specialist subject (e.g. Music, Drama, or Art) with a reduced timetable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Performing & Creative Arts faculty across all age groups.
• Oversee curriculum design, development, and implementation across PYP, MYP, and DP Arts.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning, supporting staff development and professional growth.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between arts subjects and other curriculum areas.
• Monitor student progress and achievement, ensuring assessments align with IB standards.
• Teach a reduced timetable in your area of expertise, including IB Diploma level.
• Promote student engagement in co-curricular arts opportunities such as productions, concerts, exhibitions, and competitions.
• Develop links with external cultural institutions, artists, and performance opportunities in Milan.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and specialist facilities effectively.
• Contribute to whole-school leadership initiatives and professional learning communities.

The ideal candidate will have

Essential

• A degree in an Arts discipline (Music, Drama, Visual Arts, or related field) and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Substantial experience teaching Arts at secondary level, including exam classes.
• Experience of leadership within a faculty or department.
• A strong understanding of, or willingness to train in, IB frameworks (PYP, MYP, DP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• An EU passport or valid permit allowing work and residence in Italy.

Desirable

• Previous experience leading an Arts faculty within an IB or international school.
• Experience coordinating large-scale performances, productions, or exhibitions.
• Experience working in a multicultural or international environment.
• Enthusiasm for building a strong co-curricular arts culture.
• Additional Information
• Nationally competitive salary and benefits, including taxation advantages.
• Relocation assistance and settling-in support.
• Daily cooked lunches provided on campus.
• Ongoing official IB training and professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be expected to begin in August 2026. All appointments are subject to pre-employment background checks and safeguarding requirements.

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.