Head of Performing Arts & Visual Arts

Lighthouse Learning; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Learning in Gurugram, Haryana, invites an experienced arts leader to head both the Performing Arts and Visual Arts departments, shaping curriculum, mentoring educators and forging partnerships with artists to enrich student learning.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Fine Arts or related field, has a proven record in arts education and leadership, and can balance artistic excellence with educational outcomes while collaborating with the school leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong background in arts education, curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring educators/teams.
• Creative, reflective and student-centred approach to learning.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills.
• Ability to balance artistic excellence with educational purpose.
• Strong leadership presence, maturity and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Performing Arts and Visual Arts curriculum and programmes across the school.
• Set high standards for teaching, learning, creativity and artistic excellence.
• Mentor, develop and inspire educators through observation, feedback and professional learning.
• Design engaging, experiential, inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Curate and lead performances, exhibitions, productions, showcases and other arts initiatives.
• Identify and nurture students' artistic potential and provide opportunities for advanced learning and exposure.
• Build a collaborative, creative and growth-oriented department culture.
• Manage departmental planning, resources, budgets and annual goals.
• Collaborate with school leaders and other departments on school-wide and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Build partnerships with artists, cultural organisations and external institutions to enhance student and educator learning.
• Contribute to the school's broader strategic and creative vision as part of the leadership team.

Skills

Arts leadership

Curriculum design

Mentoring educators

Communication & collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Fine Arts or related field

Job description

Head of Performing Arts & Visual Arts

We are looking for an experienced and accomplished arts leader to lead both the Performing Arts and Visual Arts departments. The ideal candidate should bring strong expertise across both disciplines, along with the ability to lead teams, strengthen curriculum, mentor educators and create meaningful, innovative learning experiences for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Performing Arts and Visual Arts curriculum and programmes across the school.
• Set high standards for teaching, learning, creativity and artistic excellence.
• Mentor, develop and inspire educators through observation, feedback and professional learning.
• Design engaging, experiential, inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Curate and lead performances, exhibitions, productions, showcases and other arts initiatives.
• Identify and nurture students' artistic potential and provide opportunities for advanced learning and exposure.
• Build a collaborative, creative and growth-oriented department culture.
• Manage departmental planning, resources, budgets and annual goals.
• Collaborate with school leaders and other departments on school-wide and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Build partnerships with artists, cultural organisations and external institutions to enhance student and educator learning.
• Contribute to the school's broader strategic and creative vision as part of the leadership team.

Ideal Candidate

• Significant expertise in both Performing Arts and Visual Arts strong capability in only one discipline will not be sufficient.
• Strong background in arts education, curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring educators/teams.
• Creative, reflective and student-centred approach to learning.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills.
• Ability to balance artistic excellence with educational purpose.
• Strong leadership presence, maturity and a growth mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree or equivalent in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, - Theatre, Music, Dance, Art Education or a related field.
• Significant experience in arts education, preferably in a reputed school or educational institution.
• Prior experience in a Head/Leadership role is highly desirable.
• Strong portfolio of curriculum development, performances, exhibitions, productions or other arts-related work.