Open call: Oakfields College musical theatre and dance HOD

The head of department of the Faculty of Musical Theatre and Dance is a member of the management team and will be expected to contribute at both a strategic and operational level.

He or she will be responsible for all planning and managing of day-to-day operations as well as providing support and guidance to all staff and students while maintaining close ties with the professional industry. This leadership role requires excellent organisational skills and a passion for nurturing and developing talent within a creative learning environment.

Requirements and skills

• A deep commitment to student success and a passion for arts education.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Able to take initiative and independently execute ideas.
• Previous experience in teaching, lecturing or facilitating youth (preferably within the performing arts).
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students.
• The ability to work independently, as well as within a group.
• Hands-on production management skills.
• Familiarity with current trends and developments in the performing arts industry.
• A diploma qualification (or higher) preferably in performing arts, education or related fields from a recognised institution.

Interested applicants should apply via email at [email protected] with the subject line ‘HOD Vacancy’ – for a detailed job description before 25 August.