• Supporting strategic direction and development of the Creative Arts Department.
• Promote creative arts events and programs to engage the GESS community and gain greater student interest and involvement.

• Provide leadership that motivates, supports, and challenges staff at all levels to drive continuous improvement.
• Model and promote respectful, trustworthy, and fair conduct across the department.
• Plan, lead, and document purposeful and efficient meetings.
• Direct and oversee extra-curricular visual art, music, and drama ensembles.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning within the department.
• Foster a culture of professional development and dialogue focused on improving teaching and learning.
• Line manage designated staff members and provide support for all department members.
• Develop and maintain clear and effective department policies.
• Create and implement a department development plan aligned with the school’s vision.
• Regularly review and enhance the department curriculum to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Plan and manage department budgets or oversee budget management by department heads where applicable.
• Establish and monitor department tracking systems to support and improve student progress.
• Maintain and uphold high standards of behaviour for learning across the department.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Subject Leads within the department to achieve shared priorities.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with teachers, parents and external providers to support student achievement.
• Facilitate effective communication between teachers and parents, especially in complex or challenging situations.
• Support investigations into cases of serious student misbehaviour.
• Act as a liaison between leadership, parents, students, and community members as required.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Creative Arts department to ensure efficiency.
• Provide teachers with the necessary information to perform their roles effectively.
• Organise and implement performances and exhibitions for internal and external events.
• Coordinate whole-school assemblies, including agenda setting, communication, and event planning.
• Liaise with the auditorium technical team to address issues and resolve challenges.
• Collaborate with the events manager on school-wide events.

• Communicate and uphold agreed behavioural standards, including the Student Code of Conduct, among students and teachers.
• Maintain good order and discipline during the school day and at all authorised school activities, both on and off the premises.

• Promote staff well-being by recognising and appreciating their efforts.
• Support the recruitment and selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
• Identify professional development needs and facilitate training or mentorship opportunities.
• Conduct staff appraisals in accordance with the school's appraisal policies and procedures.

• Contributing to new policies and updating of existing ones.

• Coordinating with the facilities department for maintenance and development of the school facilities and grounds, ensuring that any lack of maintenance is promptly reported and resolved.

• All other responsibilities and tasks as deemed appropriate by SLT and the Line Manager.

• Educated to Degree Level, Masters (or equivalent) preferred, with Qualified Teacher status with a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a senior educational leadership role of minimum 5 years.
• Proven ability to develop opportunities for parental involvement.
• High understanding of educational quality management.
• Proven understanding of effective teaching and learning theory and practice.
• A good understanding of the curriculum.
• An excellent understanding of contemporary international educational policies and best practices.