Head of Guildhall Young Artists Norwich
We seek to appoint an energetic and dynamic musician, drama or production arts practitioner and administrator with a strong track-record of education sector delivery and organisational development to ensure that Guildhall Young Artists Norwich provides an excellent creative education to every child
Guildhall Young Artists Norwich, is the city’s exciting Saturday performing arts centre offering a range of classes and performance opportunities for 5-to-18-year old’s from across Norfolk and beyond. Based at City of Norwich School young people develop their individual creativity and access high quality training across a variety of styles and genres.
The successful candidate will be committed to developing young students, from a variety of backgrounds, to reach their full potential. They will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, who can build positive relationships with parents/carers, staff, students, and partners, and will maintain a culture which fosters collaboration, innovation, diversity, and a lateral approach to problem solving.
The new leader of this growing centre will manage a varied portfolio of tasks, including Safeguarding, an upcoming centre venue move, and management responsibilities (including budgeting). He/She will have a proven track record as a practitioner and educator, have sound artistic judgement and a passion for encouraging artistic excellence in a creative work environment.
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and drama schools, offering musicians, actors, and production arts practitioners an inspiring environment in which to develop as creative arts professionals. Situated in the City of London, Guildhall School is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023, is one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table. We deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.
A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
Enhanced DBS check will be required.
How to Apply
Apply online or, alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hour answerphone) quoting reference number GS9199. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
About the Provider
Music Education Islington
Music Education Islington is the Music Education Hub for the London Borough of Islington. Led by Islington Council and Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the hub is delivered in partnership with Music in Secondary Schools Trust and leading arts organisations and funders.
