Director of Expressive Art

Opportunity Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic Director of Expressive Arts to join Reigate Grammar School Sharjah (RGS Sharjah), the first British independent school in Sharjah.

Working closely with the Executive Principal and other senior leaders, the successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership, strategic direction, and oversight across Music, Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, and related disciplines at RGS Sharjah.

Role Description

The Director of Expressive Arts will be an energetic, organised, and inspiring leader who champions all aspects of the arts across the whole school from EYFS to Year 13. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the arts is a distinctive and integral aspect of school life, fully embedded within the academic curriculum, the wider co-curricular programme, and the community as a whole.

This is a rare opportunity to build a vibrant, creative, and high-performing faculty from the ground up, nurturing student talent and fostering a lasting appreciation for the arts. The successful candidate will build a thriving community that nurtures talent, celebrates achievement, and sustains outstanding academic and artistic standards.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply through the TES portal. All applications should include a current CV and a letter of application outlining the applicant’s suitability for the role.

We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a short-list. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Safeguarding

Reigate Grammar School Sharjah is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunities

Reigate Grammar School Sharjah is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, religion, disability, or age.

Offers of employment will be made on merit, suitability of qualifications and experience, in pursuit of our policy of equal opportunities.