Whole School Head of Performing Arts

St. Joseph's Institution International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

St. Joseph's Institution International School seeks a Whole-School Head of Performing Arts to lead the music and drama programme across Early Years to Year 13.

The role focuses on elevating arts quality, directing productions, and shaping a Performing Arts Improvement Plan. The successful candidate will be a music specialist with high school teaching experience, experience with Cambridge IGCSE/A Level Music, and a track record in school productions, with leadership across Elementary and High

Qualifications

• Degree in Music and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Music specialism with proven high school teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE and/or A Level Music.
• Experience planning and delivering school productions, shows or concerts.

Responsibilities

• Elevate the profile and quality of the arts across the whole school.
• Create and monitor a Performing Arts Improvement Plan.
• Lead whole-school curriculum planning for the Performing Arts.
• Plan and deliver a calendar of productions, concerts and performances.
• Develop ensembles and choirs.

Skills

Music

Teaching

Curriculum planning

School productions

Education

Degree in Music

Teaching qualification

Job description

St. Joseph's Institution International School View all jobs

St Joseph’s Institution International School (SJIIS) is a Lasallian international school for students aged 3 to 18. We prepare students for the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examinations, with research-based teaching and a character-building programme inspired by the school’s Lasallian heritage. This includes service learning and a holistic approach to sport, music and the arts.

The Opportunity: Whole-School Head of Performing Arts – starting August 2027

SJIIS is seeking an outstanding and inspirational Whole-School Head of Performing Arts whose passion and experience will transform the outcomes of our students from Early Years to Year 13. The successful candidate will be a music specialist with a proven track record of teaching music in High School. They will have a fantastic opportunity to shape the performing arts in this ambitious and developing international school.

The performing arts are a strategic priority for SJIIM, and we want the school to be known for the quality of its music and drama. With around 1,100 students, a team of six specialist music and drama teachers, four music rooms, three drama rooms, nine practice rooms used by our peripatetic instrumental programme and a recently refurbished auditorium for productions and performances, the successful candidate will have the scale and facilities to make a real impact.

Our ambitions for the performing arts include:

A signature annual whole-school production or arts festival.

Every student performing at least once a year.

A growing range of ensembles and choirs.

New pathways for students, such as Drama qualifications and graded music examinations.

This is a whole-school leadership role working across both Elementary and High School. The successful candidate will work alongside our Performing Arts team and colleagues across the school to raise the profile, ambition and quality of the arts. They will create and lead a Performing Arts Improvement Plan, setting a clear direction for curriculum, performance and participation across the school. They will lead a vibrant programme of productions, shows, concerts and performances that showcases our students’ talents and brings our community together.

The school has a very strong extra-curricular programme, and all teachers are expected to make a significant contribution to it. The successful candidate will uphold the school’s values and put students’ wellbeing and character development at the heart of learning. They will promote high-quality, inclusive arts education for all students, so that every student can find their voice through the arts.

Requirements:

We are looking for a committed, passionate and knowledgeable professional who will work proactively to ensure the best possible teaching of the Performing Arts across the whole school.

A degree in Music and a recognised teaching qualification.

A music specialism, with proven, successful experience teaching music in High School.

Experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE and/or A Level Music.

Experience planning and delivering school productions, shows or concerts

Advantageous Experience:

Experience teaching Drama, or directing school productions.

Experience teaching across both Elementary and High School.

Middle leadership experience, such as Head of Department or Subject Leader.

Experience in an international school setting..

Responsibilities:

Elevate the profile and quality of the arts across the whole school, from Early Years to Year 13.

Create, implement and monitor a Performing Arts Improvement Plan aligned with the SJIIS Strategic Plan.

Lead whole-school curriculum planning for the Performing Arts, so that students’ skills and understanding build year on year.

Work alongside the Performing Arts team and colleagues across Elementary and High School, overseeing teaching and modelling excellent practice.

Plan and deliver a whole-school calendar of productions, shows, concerts and performances.

Develop the school’s ensembles and choirs.

Make sure that planning, assessment and reporting across the department meet the school’s expectations.

Promote the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIM.

Take a proactive approach to professional development and contribute to wider school development.

We Can Offer:

The opportunity to work in a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment.

A caring, inclusive Lasallian school focused on holistic education.

A school-wide commitment to accelerating and deepening students’ learning.

A highly effective team that supports character development and supports each other.

Excellent professional development opportunities to promote cutting-edge practice.

Competitive teachers’ pay and conditions.

SJIIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we hold ourselves to a high standard of safer recruitment policy and process. We expect the same commitment to keeping children safe from all our staff. Applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including a full DBS check, checks with past employers, online checks and relevant international police checks.