Job ID: S-U-4973 - Director of Creative Arts

The SchoolAt Queen Elizabeth’s Global School, Gurugram, we proudly extend the distinguished legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet—one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated academic institutions. Founded on centuries of tradition and intellectual rigour, our branch schools uphold an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, character formation, and cultural enrichment.Our vision is to cultivate dynamic, world-class learning environments where the next generation of confident, able, and responsible young people are shaped. We challenge our students to think independently, lead with purpose, and embrace a global perspective—all within a community that values tradition, discipline, and innovation.By blending the timeless values of our founding school with the opportunities of a rapidly evolving world, we ignite curiosity, inspire ambition, and prepare our students to make meaningful contributions to society—as scholars, leaders, and changemakers.The OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to become the founding Director of Creative Arts at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, a unique opportunity to design and lead a world-class Creative Arts programme from the ground up.This prestigious role encompasses strategic oversight of Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Dance, placing creative expression at the heart of the school’s identity. You will shape a bold, future-facing programme that inspires imagination, cultivates talent, and fosters artistic excellence across all disciplines.As a member of the middle leadership team, you will ensure the Creative Arts are fully integrated into the wider curriculum and co-curricular life, enriching the educational journey of every student. Your work will reflect the ambition and values of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, while honouring the legacy of our founding institution, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, renowned for its academic and cultural distinction.If you are an inspirational and forward-thinking leader with a passion for empowering young people through the arts, we invite you to help us shape one of the region’s most dynamic and distinctive Creative Arts programmes.The RoleJob Title: Director of Creative ArtsReporting to: Assistant HeadStrategic LeadershipDefine 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 expectationsPosition the creative arts as a vital and fully integrated element of the Cambridge International Curriculum, 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 EnrichmentDesign and deliver a rich, inclusive, and aspirational arts programme that nurtures talent at every level, from emerging learners to advanced artists and performersLead 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 engagementIdentify and support high-potential students, facilitating access to elite opportunities, competitions, and university-level mentorships.Faculty Leadership and Professional GrowthLead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing arts faculty, cultivating a culture of collaboration, creativity,and continuous improvement.Design a robust programme of professional development,