Director of Performing Arts

Suffolk
St Joseph's College
Full-time

Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced educator to lead our Performing Arts faculty as Director of Performing Arts, with oversight of Drama, Music, Dance and Oracy.

Detail

St Joseph's College is a vibrant independent day and boarding school in Ipswich providing a broad and seamless education for over 590 boys and girls aged 2 - 19. We provide a wide range of stimulating and challenging opportunities that our pupils embrace in both the academic and extra-curricular life of the College.

The resultant all-round education develops our pupils into well-rounded individuals who challenge themselves to ‘be our best’ in every aspect of life at the school, and beyond. Our innovative teaching and subsequent success starts in the Prep School and runs all the way through the Senior School and Sixth Form.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced educator to lead our Performing Arts faculty as Director of Performing Arts, with oversight of Drama, Music, Dance and Oracy. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a dynamic individual with a clear vision for the performing arts and a strong track record of inspiring both staff and students.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development and operational leadership of Drama, Dance, and Oracy, supporting subject leads to deliver outstanding teaching and learning, foster innovation in curriculum design, and promote high levels of student participation and achievement across all disciplines.

With a specialism in Drama and a passion for Oracy, the Director of Performing Arts will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of the school, building on our proud tradition of performance, collaboration and student engagement.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a deep commitment to the value of the performing arts in education.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Can inspire and support colleagues across disciplines.
Brings creativity, energy, and vision to curriculum development.
Has experience of successful teaching within Drama.
Can contribute to the teaching of English at Key Stage 3 or 4 (desirable but not essential).

Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies/ or by contacting the HR Officer by email ( careers@stjos.co.uk) or telephone (01473) 690281.

Closing date: Midday Friday 16 May 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 19th May. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.