Director of Expressive Arts

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (formerly Nanwai King's College School Wuxi) is seeking to appoint a Director of Expressive Arts to make a vital contribution to its vision of a learning community aspiring to excellence.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, accomplished and talented individual to take overall responsibility for the curricular and co-curricular expressive arts programmes. Working in close collaboration with our music, drama, and art specialists, the post-holder will promote excellence in teaching, learning and achievement, and will develop and grow a deep-rooted culture of enjoyment of the expressive arts at all levels.

Representing a new standard of bilingual education in China, the school will provide for both local and international pupils via an innovative model that combines Chinese and Western approaches to learning and academic excellence, in the context of first-rate pastoral support and opportunities to excel outside the classroom. Our goal is to produce confident, articulate young people with a broad set of life skills who will go on to attend universities across the world.

Background

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science opened in September 2018 with 750 pupils and has a current enrolment of just under 2,000 students. This remarkable growth is testament to the quality of the school, its exciting vision and the support of partners, parents and the wider community.

About the Role

Overseeing the expressive arts, the Director of Expressive Arts will liaise closely with music, art and/or drama specialists (subject to the specialism of the successful candidate), who will retain responsibility for the planning and teaching of their subject within the department. The post-holder will also be expected to work closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning on establishing a compelling co-curricular programme for the expressive arts. 

S/he will be an inspiring educator, technically knowledgeable, with a sound understanding of best practice and a passion for promoting and delivering the school-wide participation in the expressive arts that is a hallmark of leading independent schools. 

In this crucial role, the Director of Expressive Arts will demonstrate strong but consultative leadership, offering all members of the department the opportunity to contribute to planning and policy-making, share ideas and resources. S/he will also promote active involvement from the school’s classroom teaching staff in supporting performing arts activities and events. Strong communication skills will be essential as the post-holder seeks to develop the interest and involvement of pupils, parents and colleagues in the ever-evolving expressive arts culture. 

About You

• Bachelor Degree or higher
• Skilled and Qualified Teacher
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Management Experience
• Ability to multi-task
• Skilled in Instructional Planning, consultation, coordination and general teaching competencies
• Previous experience with educational evaluation strategies

About Dipont Education

We have been at the forefront of international education in China for more than thirty years. We employ over 400 expat teachers and have more than 6,000 students enrolled in our high school programs, partnered with some of the best schools in the country. Our independent schools across China are model examples of what a fusion of Chinese and Western pedagogy can become.

Professional development includes a thorough orientation for new staff as well as ongoing contact with experts in the field. Internal career path opportunities are open to capable and high performing educators, with the potential to move into curricula or program management roles.

Early application preferred. To submit an application, please click here.

For further information, please contact emily.wang@dipont.com

School website: https://www.nkcswx.cn/en/