Director of Performing Arts

This is an exceptional opportunity for a distinguished UK qualified teacher (QTS or PGCE) to join our dynamic team as the Director of Performing Arts. At Sherborne School Jeddah, we believe that innovation and creativity are inherent qualities in every individual. We are confident that, by encouraging curiosity and a fearless approach to the unknown, our students will surpass our expectations. We aim to foster a love of learning that captivates our pupils, allowing them to engage deeply and lose themselves in their educational journey. Our educators are encouraged to pursue innovative strategies, projects, and technologies, shifting the focus from “what is” to “what could be.”

Sherborne School Jeddah, a landmark initiative, commenced operations in September 2025. In strong collaboration with the esteemed Sherborne in the UK, an institution with a history dating back to 1550, we provide an exceptional British education within state-of-the-art facilities.

For centuries, Sherborne has cultivated young minds, shaping generations of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. Alumni such as Sir Walter Raleigh and Alan Turing, the pioneer of modern computing, have made significant contributions to our world. Building on Sherborne’s legacy of educational excellence, we are dedicated to delivering a bold, innovative, and transformative learning experience, emphasizing the skills and adaptability necessary for a technology-driven future.

We are in search of an inspiring, dedicated, and passionate Director of Performing Arts. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in advancing this exciting project within our state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus, which establishes a new benchmark for educational excellence. Our facilities include a 500-seat auditorium, a fully equipped music department featuring an orchestral rehearsal room, recording studios, performance halls, individual practice rooms, a dance studio, and a black-box theatre, all designed to encourage our students to explore musical mastery that combines tradition, technology, and innovation.

Benefits for the successful candidate include:

• A highly competitive salary on the enhanced Sherborne pay scale
• Accommodation
• Private health insurance
• Annual flights
• A meritocratic culture where every community member actively contributes to our vision
• A healthy work/life balance
• A spacious, modern, and innovative teaching and learning environment
• A supportive community with access to generous professional development training

The school has been built to the highest standards to inspire creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Every area is designed with our commitment to developing well-rounded, confident, and future-ready students in mind. Students will benefit from open and flexible learning spaces, 23 different maker spaces for innovation, technology and creative arts, a well-being hub focused on mental and emotional health, an AI Think-Lab to enhance academic journeys where ethical discussions and real-life problem-solving with new technologies take place, along with two multipurpose sports halls, an indoor swimming pool, an all-weather football pitch, a fitness studio, a martial arts dojo, and tennis and basketball courts.

Applicants must possess a QTS or PGCE UK teaching qualification.

The school reserves the right to initiate the recruitment process before the closing date, so candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Interviews will be conducted via Teams.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026.

The application closing date is April 20th, 2026.

We prioritize the well-being of our employees and are proactive in supporting our staff, which is deeply ingrained in our shared beliefs, attitudes, and values. This commitment is reflected in our school development plans, and we actively involve all stakeholders. Transparent communication is fundamental to our positive community ethos.

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