Director of Creative Arts
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 April 2020
Job overview
As one of the world’s leading schools with a strong pioneering heritage Cheltenham Ladies’ College embodies excellence, inspiration, independence and empowerment in the education of young women. Since its foundation in 1854, College has embraced the creative, expressive and performing arts at the very core of its educational provision, with bespoke facilities for the Music Faculty completed in the 19th century, and the opening of both the purpose-built Fauconberg Art Wing and the Parabola Arts Centre within the past two decades being transformative for our richness of provision and opportunities. College’s vision for Creative Arts at College extends from Art to Music, Drama and Dance and is one which forms an integral part of the girls’ education.
Cheltenham Ladies’ College are now looking for outstanding candidates for the new role of Director of the Creative Arts to craft a vision for the creative arts as part of College’s wider strategic vision. This role has responsibility for implementing and communicating a clear and vibrant vision for Creative Arts both into the College and into the wider community, including local schools. Working closely with the Principal, this person will pull together work across the functions of drama and music, with the Heads of these Departments reporting directly into her/him, to create a seamless and collaborative approach. We would welcome applications from leaders and managers from the creative industries outside of the secondary education sector, as well as those who may already be working within the sector. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a centre of excellence making a difference to the lives of young women from around the world.
Closing date: 12 Noon, Tuesday 7 April 2020
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Cheltenham Ladies’ College on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference VAJARA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Job Reference: VAJARA
About Cheltenham Ladies' College
- Cheltenham Ladies' College
- Bayshill Road, Cheltenham
- Gloucestershire
- GL50 3EP
- United Kingdom
"Girls enrolling in College are highly likely to see in the turn of the next century, living lives of unprecedented longevity. Their world will be full of promise, choice and possibility on a scale that has not been true for any generation of women that has preceded them.
“Leading this energetic, talented and caring community of staff and pupils is an extraordinary privilege. We have a unique and inspiring pioneering heritage which we cherish, and we have a very exciting future. We would love you to be a part of it.”
Eve Jardine-Young, Principal
College first opened its doors in February 1854 with the purpose of providing girls with a thorough academic education. We have remained committed to that pioneering goal, while adapting to a complex and changing world. Today we are one of the largest school communities of boarding and day girls in Europe, allowing us to provide a rich holistic curriculum. Approximately 850 pupils from 40 countries across the world benefit from the knowledge and expertise gained over the last 160 years of putting girls first.
Our motivated and able pupils genuinely want to learn, and consistently achieve results at the very highest level in GCSE, A Level, Pre-U and IB examinations. For the teachers who can nurture such achievement, we offer excellent resources, professional support and personal development. In addition, we have a dedicated team that manages evening and weekend boarding duties, so you can focus on what you do best: inspiring your classes.
You can also look forward to a wonderful working environment right at the heart of Cheltenham. Described as the cultural centre of the Cotswolds, this elegant and thriving town offers excellent transport links to the South West or Midlands, with the M5 in easy reach. London can be reached in two hours, and Cheltenham’s mainline rail station provides rapid and frequent connections with the rest of the UK.
We believe that there are few better places to live and work – and no better setting within which ambitious teachers can make a positive impact on their pupils’ lives.
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