Head of Subject, Performing Arts

ROLE SUMMARY: Location: Remote, UK (please note, while this is a fully remote position, candidates must be willing to work from the UK in order to be considered) Start date: 1 September 2026 Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time Salary: £44-48,000 King’s InterHigh is a flexible and inclusive online school that empowers students to succeed both academically and personally. Combining nearly two decades of online education expertise with over 50 years of academic excellence from the King’s College schools, King’s InterHigh delivers a personalised education within a supportive and welcoming community. Students attend live, teacher-led virtual lessons each school day, where highly trained online educators create engaging and interactive learning experiences that encourage collaboration, participation and a genuine love of learning, enabling every student to reach their full potential. https://kingsinterhigh.co.uk/ King's InterHigh is seeking an exceptional Head of Subject, Performing Arts to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Performing Arts provision. With a preferred specialism in Film and Media Studies, you will lead the development of an engaging, innovative and academically rigorous curriculum across Drama, Music, Film and Media Studies. Working closely with the Executive Head and wider Senior Leadership Team, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning, raise student achievement, lead and develop a team of subject specialists, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of Performing Arts within one of the world's leading online schools. This is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic thinking with hands-on curriculum leadership, people management and a passion for delivering outstanding online education. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide strategic leadership for the Performing Arts department, ensuring a clear vision aligned with the school's values and educational objectives. Lead the development, implem