We are seeking for a Early Years and Primary Performing Arts Coordinator who will lead and deliver an engaging, inclusive and high-quality performing arts programme across Early Years and Primary, with Music and Drama as core pillars, ideally with elements of dance integrated. The role combines strong classroom practice with curriculum leadership: developing a coherent progression of skills, supporting PYP Units of Inquiry through authentic arts integration, and creating regular, well-managed performance opportunities that build confidence, creativity and community. The Performing Arts Coordinator is responsible for planning and delivering a schedule of student performances across the year, ensuring these are purposeful, age-appropriate, well-rehearsed, and aligned with school values, safeguarding expectations and operational realities.Key Responsibilities
Curriculum leadership and programme development
Design, lead and continually improve the Primary Performing Arts programme, including a clear scope and sequence (Music, Drama and Dance) from Early Years transition through upper Primary.Align learning to the PYP framework, supporting transdisciplinary learning and developing the PYP learner profile through performing arts.Ensure consistency of expectations, assessment approaches, and progression across year levels and campuses (where relevant).Curate and manage resources (instruments, costumes/props, audio equipment), ensuring safe and responsible use.
Teaching and learning
Teach Music and Drama (dance incorporated where possible) to allocated year groups, planning engaging lessons that develop technique, creativity, collaboration, and performance skills.Differentiate effectively to support multilingual learners and students with additional needs, working closely with EAL and Learning Support teams.Use formative and summative assessment to track progress and provide high-quality feedback to students.Promote student agency through choice, composition/creation, reflection and goal-setting.
Performance programme and production leadership
Plan and lead an annual schedule of performances and showcases (e.g., seasonal concerts, year-level performances, assemblies, PYP Exhibition support, school events).Establish a clear production cycle for each event: repertoire selection, rehearsal schedule, roles/responsibilities, risk assessment, stagecraft, tech requirements, costumes/props, communication with families and staff.Coach students in performance readiness: stage presence, ensemble skills, confidence, audience etiquette and constructive feedback.Coordinate rehearsals to minimise disruption to learning, ensuring efficient use of time and clear expectations for staff support/supervision.Collaborate with leadership and operations to ensure events are safe, well-managed and aligned with safeguarding and school procedures.
Enrichment and co-curricular provision
Develop and/or oversee co-curricular performing arts opportunities (e.g., choir, ensemble, drama club, dance group), aligned with student interest and school capacity.Where appropriate, coordinate visiting artists, workshops or partnerships that enrich the programme and broaden cultural perspectives.Support student leadership opportunities (e.g., student stage crew helpers, peer mentoring, hosting).
Community and culture
Build a positive performing arts culture that celebrates effort, improvement, teamwork and joy in learning.Foster inclusive participation, ensuring performance opportunities are accessible and respectful of diverse backgrounds.Communicate clearly with families about events, expectations and rehearsal schedules.
Operational, professional and safeguarding expectations
Maintain accurate planning documents, assessment records, and performance calendars.Work within agreed budgets; submit procurement requests and manage inventory responsibly.Uphold safeguarding expectations at all times, including safe use/storage of equipment and appropriate supervision during rehearsals and events.Participate in professional learning and contribute to staff development where relevant.Undertake other reasonable duties aligned with the role and the needs of the school.
Requirements and How To Support Students Positively At Home
Contribute to whole-school life and community events in a sustainable and professional way.
Safeguarding StatementICS Milan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Successful applications will be subject to child protection screening, including robust vetting procedures, checks with past employers, and relevant safeguarding assessments.#J-*****-Ljbffr