Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music) – Shape London's Arts Future

Step into a truly career-defining role as Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music) in the dynamic heart of the City of London! We are searching for a visionary, driven leader ready to ignite musical and dramatic excellence in a thriving, ambitious school. This rare opportunity invites a pioneering Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music) to transform and inspire, leading a faculty to new heights while shaping the city’s next generation of performers and creators. If you bring passion, ambition, and the creative spark to empower staff and students alike, we want to meet you!

Joining our renowned City of London school as Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music), you'll immerse yourself in an environment dedicated to continuous improvement, creativity, and award-winning performance. Develop your career alongside trailblazing colleagues, with outstanding resources and limitless professional growth. This is a real chance to leave your mark on high-achieving pupils and develop your vision within a diverse, 'Good to Outstanding' learning culture that rewards innovation and impact.

Key Highlights:

• Prestigious Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music) post in the City of London
• Earn up to £55,000 DOE Per Year — reflect your ambition and expertise
• Prime central location with world-class transport links and cultural access
• Ofsted-rated Good to Outstanding – a supportive, high-expectation environment
• Exceptional leadership CPD and genuinely exciting progression prospects
• Perfect for inspiring, accomplished teachers and ambitious faculty leaders
• Access to industry-leading drama studios and music facilities
• Direct influence on curriculum, productions, and the creative community

What You'll Be Doing:

• Strategically lead the Performing Arts (Drama/Music) department as a visible, inspiring Head
• Design, deliver, and evaluate a vibrant, innovative arts curriculum
• Mentor, develop, and coach a passionate team of drama and music educators
• Coordinate and direct spectacular productions, concerts, and city-wide events
• Champion enrichment across the arts, building powerful student pathways
• Forge partnerships with London's cultural institutions for unique learning opportunities
• Elevate whole-school performing arts visibility and attainment

Ideal Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music) for this City of London School:

• UK-trained educator with QTS and consistently Good or Outstanding results
• Creative leader with a proven record of raising attainment in performing arts
• Inspirational mentor for staff and students, with strong team-building skills
• Passionate advocate for arts in education: driven, aspirational, uncommonly committed
• Astute communicator ready to become an integral part of a high-performing SLT
• ECTs welcome if you bring exceptional passion, capability, and drive
• Experienced teachers: eager to progress, with a bold, creative approach

Why Join This City of London School?:

• Real influence and autonomy as Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music)
• Highly supportive leadership team and inclusive staff culture
• Extensive CPD: masterclasses, leadership development, and external networks
• Impeccable behaviour and outstanding student engagement
• Unmatched opportunity to innovate and lead within the creative hub of London
• Be a catalyst for the school’s vision and for arts education city-wide

This Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music) post in the City of London lets you charge forward at the forefront of arts education. Shape a creative legacy and transform young lives in an exceptional setting. Demand for this flagship opportunity is high—if you’re ready to lead with excellence, apply now to seize your future.

How to Apply

Seize this moment to showcase your leadership and passion—our recruitment for the Head of Performing Arts (Drama/Music) in the heart of London is moving at speed. If you’re ready to shape the creative journey of students across all ages, submit your application without delay; interviews are currently underway, and we’re eager to meet outstanding candidates immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Central London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!