Director of Performing Arts at Banda School

The Role

•  Create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.
•  Provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for pupils.
•  Maintain a high standard of display and a stimulating environment, in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
•  Liaise with parents concerning pupils' progress and attend Parents' Meetings to discuss the progress of pupils.
•  Write detailed reports on each pupil when required.
•  Demonstrate competence in the use of ICT as a teaching/learning tool and ensure that all administrative requirements are met.
•  Acknowledge that the staff is a team, which co-operates and is supportive of all members, and ensure the smooth running and success of the school, playing a full part in this team.
•  Analyse current policies in light of teaching and national initiatives.
•  Review and evaluate, in conjunction with the Music Department, the relevant annual Departmental Development Plans and Reviews.
•  Be involved in the updating of Departmental Handbooks when required.
•  Oversee departmental orders in line with the Performing Arts budget.
•  Ensure that the school’s Music and Drama equipment is organised, stored, maintained and replaced where appropriate.
•  Advise, encourage and support all staff in both the Music and Drama Departments.
•  Assist the Head of Music with the organisation of peripatetic teachers, communications with parents, general day-to-day management and ensuring appropriate arrangements are made for examination entries.
•  Review, evaluate and improve the design and delivery of Performing Arts on an ongoing basis.
•  Act as a role model to others, demonstrating high standards of professionalism in all aspects of leadership.
•  Uphold and promote the school’s child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring they are adhered to by all staff.
•  Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils.

The Person

•  Possess a degree or equivalent teaching qualification.
•  Be an inspirational, committed and highly effective practitioner, dedicated to achieving the best outcome for each pupil.
•  Have experience of working in British Curriculum Schools.
•  Be a strong musician and performer with the ability to inspire pupils of all ages and abilities.
•  Promote the school’s mission and values effectively and creatively.
•  Possess the desire to promote and develop Music and Drama across the whole prep school community.
•  Be a proficient piano player.
•  Be able to sight-read music to a high standard.
•  Possess a vision for the future of Music and Drama in a leading preparatory school.
•  Have the capacity to lead and inspire a team of teachers.
•  Possess a love of the performing arts and teaching pupils of all abilities.
•  Be able to build good relationships with parents and families.
•  Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.
•  Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
•  Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.
•  Be pro-active, dynamic and a self-motivated member of The Banda School team.
•  Be punctual and use time appropriately.
•  Be a good communicator with adults and children.
•  Show good organisational skills.
•  Show a good level of written English.
•  Be experienced in using ICT in teaching and as a tool for research and for communication; familiarity with using an iPad in teaching is important.
•  Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC)
•  Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.
•  Keep up to date with educational developments and be committed to continual personal and professional development.