Date: 15 Apr 2025

Location:

Chicago, US

Job ID: 5858

School: British International School of Chicago, South Loo

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Director of Performing Arts

$77,000 p.a (plus benefits package and dependent tuition discounts up to 100%)

About The British International School Of Chicago South Loop

Founded in 2001, British International School of Chicago, South Loop (BISC-SL) is a top tier private school located in the South Loop neighbourhood of downtown Chicago. BISC-SL is the only premium, international private school in Chicago that focuses on the full age range of Primary and Secondary education from Nursery to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18). BISC-SL instils a values-based education and thematic curriculum at an early age, so our students will not only thrive from a personalized learning experience, but also gain the social, academic, global, and leadership skills needed to succeed as the ambitious and well-prepared innovators of tomorrow.

We create a personalized learning experience for every student: building their character, growing them academically and setting them up to thrive. We are global learning community of learners who are committed to global citizenship and innovation, cultivated through a collaborative and diverse learning journey.

Naturally, at BISC-SL, you’ll find children who are happy, motivated, committed and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most out of your time at here and in Chicago. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike.

Located in the South Loop, one of the most up-and-coming downtown neighbourhoods in the heart of Chicago, our campus is steps away from internationally renowned theatres, museums, outdoor parks, hiking & biking trails, and 40 kilometres of public beaches. Our highly supportive parents choose the South Loop campus not only because of its safe, family-friendly setting but also because they can engage fully in the life of the school as partners in their child’s education.

BISC-SL is part of Nord Anglia Education (NAE) and was NAE’s first international school to open and operate in the Midwest. The school is accredited through the International Primary Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Organization and works closely with its sister school BISC-LP in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood of the city. To learn more about out wonderful school please visit our school website.

To learn more about out wonderful school please visit our school website.

About The Role

Join our fast-paced international environment, and you will become the director of a highly successful Performing Arts team delivering a high-quality music, drama and dance curriculum across the entirety of our Pre-K through 12 school. You will also be responsible for driving and inspiring a high quality extra-curricular offering across the three areas (including generating revenue from paid offerings).

About You

Able to create a classroom culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved, you will have a university degree in your specialist subject, a teaching qualification plus considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum in at least drama and music. Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers.

As a leader you will have a proven track record of effective partnerships, both with colleagues and with external agencies and organizations.

A strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community. Your strong motivation and communication skills will also enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement and personal investment within the classroom.

As a skilled classroom practitioner, you will have a track record of maximising the progress of all students in your classrooms across a wide range of ages and ability levels. If you are organised, knowledgeable, adaptable, dedicated, and caring, we want you to join our team.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Job Description

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Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Masters in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
A culture that is fair and consultative
Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

Selection Process

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, but the final deadline for applications is Friday 9th May 2025.

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