Head of Performing Arts (DP Music) (ID: 1298)

About Role

The Head of Performing Arts is responsible for the development of the Arts programme beyond the curriculum. This person will work in conjunction with the Elementary and Secondary Heads of Creatives, who have responsibility for the Arts within the Curriculum.

Overview:

1.  This individual will oversee, and lead, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders:

a.  School Productions and Concerts

b.  The Qidi and beyond the curriculum Creatives programmes (in collaboration with the Head(s) of Qidi)

c.  All other Performing Arts opportunities from the DCI group and beyond.

d.  Establishing and overseeing a peripatetic music program and music exams (ABRSM/Rock School)

Our School

Students come first at Dehong Schools. We take a holistic approach to every child’s learning and school experience, aiming to develop students’ character, their social skills and to enable them to fulfil their academic potential. Dehong Schools provide a dynamic and innovative integrated education programme encompassing the Chinese compulsory curriculum, Dulwich College International Schools’ educational philosophy and pedagogies, and the IB Diploma Programme, as well as world class facilities and outstanding faculty from China and around the world. Dehong teachers are committed to providing a variety of stimulating, challenging and fun learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.

Our Teacher Profile

At Dehong, students come first. And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious, and knowledgeable global citizens, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students.

Our teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world – living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably. We empower our Academic Chinese Teachers to Live Worldwise.

Our Vision of Teachers

Our Worldwise Teachers:

•  Display self-control and flexibility and nurture these skills in learners

•  Promote a love of learning and student wellbeing

•  Show professional initiative and perseverance

•  Get on with others and have highly developed communication skills

•  Are committed to internationalism and equity

•  Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship

•  Promote academic rigour and holistic learning

A Worldwise Teacher values:

•  Evidence-based pedagogy and personalised student learning

•  A compassionate approach to complex problem-solving

•  High levels of student motivation and engagement

•  Professional collaboration and collective efficacy

A Worldwise Teacher's practice:

•  Lifelong learning and reflective practice

•  Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature of learning content

•  Nurtures supportive and dynamic learning environments

•  Maximises every student’s opportunity to learn

•  Activates hard thinking processes and skills

Post-holder Qualifications, Experience

Responsibilities

•  Develop and maintain the overall quality and range of Performing Arts activities beyond the curriculum

•  Work with the Head(s) of Qidi and Head(s) of Creatives to ensure the appropriate balance and range of opportunities for students across the School beyond the curriculum.

•  Develop and coordinate the Performing Arts activities provision

•  To oversee the beyond the curriculum provision of the Creative Arts Faculty through assisting and guiding the planning and implementation of events, festivals and rehearsals, as required. 

•  To oversee and coordinate external performing events in and out of the group (e.g. Diversity).

•  To liaise with the IB coordinator to ensure that all students can meet the aims and objectives of the IB diploma through the beyond the curriculum Arts provision on offer within the school.

•  To ensure the effective provision of leadership opportunities for students within the beyond the curriculum creative arts programme in conjunction with the University Guidance Counsellor. 

•  To ensure that the quality of all beyond the curriculum activities is in line with school expectations through thorough monitoring and quality assurance measures.

•  Establishing and overseeing a peripatetic music program and music exams.

Additional Expectations

•  Competence to orally and verbally communicate with parents in a professional context

•  Embrace the education of the whole person

•  Lead and/or support a minimum of one (1) co-curricular activity 

•  Attend and participate constructively in staff meetings

•  Participate (including preparing students/activities) in the wider life of the school, such as assemblies, celebrations, extra-curricular events and so on

•  Collaborate with colleagues across Dehong schools and Dulwich College International to share best practices around the network and participate in group-wide events as appropriate

•  Support service learning and sustainability practices, events and programmes

•  Other teaching and learning related tasks as determined by the Principal

How to Apply

Dehong is a well-resourced school with highly motivated and academically successful students. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of Dehong Schools. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate. To apply for this position, you will need to include:

Applications should be submitted through our on-line application system by clicking the ‘Apply button’ on this page

For further information please see our website at careers.dehong.cn

Safe at School

Dehong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.