Head of Performing & Creative Arts – IB Leader

Theartgorgeous; Milano; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Lunch on campus

IB training

Professional development

Job summary

ISM in Milan, part of Inspired Education Group, seeks an innovative Head of Performing & Creative Arts to lead the school’s Arts faculty from August 2026, shaping a rich, creative curriculum for students from early years through the IB Diploma.

You will oversee Music, Drama, Visual Arts, and related disciplines, drive high teaching standards, manage budgets, and cultivate partnerships with Milan’s cultural institutions to enrich student learning.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Arts discipline with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Substantial experience teaching Arts at secondary level, including exam classes.
• Proven leadership experience within a faculty or department.
• Strong understanding of IB frameworks (PYP, MYP, DP).

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-cultural 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.

Skills

Leadership

IB familiarity

Curriculum development

Intercultural collaboration

Education

Arts degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

ISM in Milan, part of Inspired Education Group, seeks an innovative Head of Performing & Creative Arts to lead the school’s Arts faculty from August 2026, shaping a rich, creative curriculum for students from early years through the IB Diploma.

You will oversee Music, Drama, Visual Arts, and related disciplines, drive high teaching standards, manage budgets, and cultivate partnerships with Milan’s cultural institutions to enrich student learning.