Job Description

Responsibility
The Orchestra Director leads and builds the school’s orchestra program, exercising creative agency and autonomy to shape its vision and elevate artistic standards.
Working in partnership with the Deputy Head of School and the Co-Curricular team, the Director designs the annual calendar, balancing classroom instruction with internal showcases and external performances.
As lead teacher and conductor, the Director selects and adapts repertoire aligned with student skill levels and school values, creating specialized arrangements and sheet music as needed. The Director manages all instructional operations—including sectionals, room bookings, and instrument upkeep—while mentoring peripatetic teachers and clinicians to ensure consistent instructional quality.
The Director actively recruits students to expand program participation, manages external performance logistics with Executive Leadership Team approval, and collaborates with marketing to promote events and student achievements. Clear communication with parents and prompt completion of administrative duties—such as attendance tracking and policy compliance—round out the role.

Position Requirements
- Initiative to manage planning, teaching, organizing concert and marketing
- Be available to assist students and meet with parents as necessary
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Music)
- Knowledge about composing and arrangement
- Comprehensive knowledge about music and orchestra
- Ability to coordinate and manage projects
- Able to work under pressure and willing to deal with students, parents and concerned staff

Contacts
- Work with Students, Teachers, Parents, Support staff(marketing), Healthcare staff,
Influential people, outside music academy, adult professional orchestra,
video production agency, reporters, NGO Partners etc.

Working Conditions
- Work in the school. There will be a requirement to attend various school activities and events
- Working hours 11:30 ~ 16:30 (changeable depend on class schedule)

How to Apply:

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 30 August 2026

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.