Founding Director of Music

Queen Elizabeth s School, Dubai Sports City

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a visionary, whole-school strategy for music education, fully aligned with the school s values, British educational ethos, and the National Curriculum for England, including IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

• Position music as a cornerstone of the school s cultural identity, leading a department that inspires excellence, nurtures talent, and celebrates diversity in musical expression.

• Foster rich collaboration across the Creative Arts faculty, embedding music in interdisciplinary learning experiences that elevate the broader curriculum.

• Establish the school as a regional and international beacon of musical excellence, curating a public performance calendar that raises the school s profile and contributes to Dubai s cultural landscape.

Curriculum Design and Pedagogy

• Lead the design and continuous refinement of a rigorous, engaging, and inclusive music curriculum, rooted in UK standards and enhanced

• by international best practice.

• Deliver exceptional classroom teaching across age groups, cultivating students knowledge of music theory, composition, performance,

• musicology, and global traditions.

• Promote creativity, collaboration, and critical listening through dynamic lesson planning and innovative use of music technology.

• Ensure all students, regardless of prior experience, develop musical confidence, literacy, and a lifelong appreciation for the art form.

Performance and Event Direction

• Direct a vibrant, high-calibre programme of musical performances, including formal concerts, recitals, whole_x0002_school productions, and public engagements.

• Lead and develop ensembles, orchestras, choirs, and specialist performance groups, fostering a sense of community and artistic pride across the student body.

• Champion student participation in national and international music festivals, competitions, and adjudicated events, ensuring Queen Elizabeth s students are visible on the world stage.

• Curate opportunities for collaborative performance with professional musicians, visiting artists, and partner institutions.

Student Development and Enrichment

• Identify and nurture emerging musical talent, providing personalised mentoring, solo opportunities, and stretch pathways for high-potential students.

• Support students pursuing external qualifications such as ABRSM, Trinity, or Rockschool, as well as auditions for elite conservatoires and music programmes globally.

• Ensure inclusive access to musical education by offering a range of co-curricular options, ensuring that every student can engage with music at a level that suits their interests and aspirations

Departmental Leadership and Professional Development

• Lead a high-performing music faculty with passion and integrity, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and professional growth aligned to UK teaching standards.

• Foster a department culture of reflective practice, innovation, and artistic curiosity, empowering staff to share best practices and contribute to thought leadership in

• music education.

• Conduct annual appraisals, lesson observations, and curriculum reviews to ensure sustained delivery of excellence across the music department.

Resource and Facility Management

• Oversee the curation, maintenance, and expansion of the school s music resources and performance spaces, including studios, rehearsal rooms, and digital infrastructure.

• Manage departmental budgets with fiscal responsibility and strategic foresight, ensuring the music programme is well-resourced, agile, and future-ready.

• Introduce state-of-the-art technologies, instruments, and software that enrich learning, composition, and collaborative music-making.

Community Engagement and Global Partnerships

• Build meaningful connections with parents, alumni, and cultural partners to expand opportunities for students and promote the school s musical achievements.

• Establish partnerships with leading international music organisations, universities, and professional artists, creating pathways for student progression and enrichment.

• Elevate the school s musical identity through compelling communications, including social media, publications, and public appearances, reinforcing its status as a cultural leader in the UAE and beyond