Founding Director of Creative Arts

Queen Elizabeth s School, Dubai Sports City

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute an ambitious, long-term vision for the Creative Arts, ensuring alignment with the school s mission, values, and international outlook.

• Provide inspirational leadership across the Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Dance, embedding a culture of artistic excellence, innovation, and high expectations.

• Position the creative arts as a vital and fully integrated element of the National Curriculum for England, ensuring coherence and progression through Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools.

• Drive interdisciplinary collaboration and future-facing pedagogy, promoting the arts as a catalyst for creativity, critical thinking, and student voice.

Programme Design and Enrichment

• Design and deliver a rich, inclusive, and aspirational arts programme that nurtures talent at every level, from emerging learners to advanced artists and performers.

• Lead the planning and execution of flagship cultural events, including school productions, concerts, exhibitions, showcases, and festivals, reflecting the vibrancy of school life.

• Expand the co-curricular landscape through high-quality clubs, ensembles, workshops, and masterclasses, offering diverse creative pathways for student engagement.

• Identify and support high-potential students, facilitating access to elite opportunities, competitions, and university-level mentorships.

Faculty Leadership and Professional Growth

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing arts faculty, cultivating a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

• Design a robust programme of professional development, ensuring staff remain at the forefront of best practice in arts education and creative pedagogy.

• Conduct performance reviews with clarity and ambition, offering meaningful feedback and fostering a shared commitment to excellence.

Community Engagement and Cultural Partnerships

• Build and sustain strong partnerships with parents, alumni, and cultural stakeholders, showcasing the impact and reach of the school s creative arts provision.

• Forge strategic links with leading local and international arts institutions, including galleries, theatres, universities, and professional networks.

• Curate community-facing events and outreach initiatives that position the school as a regional hub for creative excellence and cultural leadership.