Director of Cultural Development

1 month ago

Singapore GERMAN EUROPEAN SCHOOL SINGAPORE (DEUTSCHE EUROPAEISCHE SCHULE SINGAPUR) Full time

**Job Title:** Director of Cultural Development

**Company Overview:** German European School Singapore (Deutsche Europäische Schule Singapur)

German European School Singapore seeks an experienced leader to oversee the development and implementation of whole-school programmes in music, visual art, and drama. As Director of Cultural Development, you will inspire creativity and engagement across all age groups, fostering a culture of professional development and dialogue focused on improving teaching and learning.

About the Role:

We are seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record in senior educational leadership roles. Your expertise should include developing opportunities for parental involvement, effective teaching and learning theory and practice, and a deep understanding of contemporary international educational policies and best practices.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Development:
  • Support 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.
Leadership:
  • 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.
Community Engagement:
  • 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.
Organisation and Communications:
  • 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.
Student Well-being:
  • 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.
Recruitment and Retention of Quality Staff:
  • 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.
Policies:
  • Contributing to new policies and updating of existing ones.
Facilities, Health and Safety:
  • 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.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • All other responsibilities and tasks as deemed appropriate by SLT and the Line Manager.

Knowledge and Experience:

We require an experienced leader with the following key areas of knowledge and expertise:

  • 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.

Salary: Estimated SGD $140,000 - $160,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

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