Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Music Teacher (Primary School)

Summary of Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To create an active and engaging music program for students in the Primary School.

To be accountable for the standards of teaching and learning and pupil progress.

MAIN DUTIES

To deliver the curriculum in accordance with the School's timetable

To keep up to date with developments in the curriculum and in teaching practice methodology

To exercise professional skills and judgement

To impact on the educational progress of all pupils in the school

To work with others to ensure the most appropriate links are made to ensure that the curriculum meets the individual students' needs

To maintain accurate records of all assessments and feedback of all students

Teaching and learning

Ensure thorough understanding about learning objectives, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in all subjects and communicate this to students.

Select the most appropriate teaching and learning methods and resources to meet the needs of the full range of pupils.

Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement in line with school policy.

Analysis of results and assessment data.

Other professional requirements

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues and other teachers to develop cross-curricular links and creative approaches to learning.

Establish effective relationships with parents and inform them of developments and practices relating to the teaching of the curriculum.

Participate in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Be aware of the need to take responsibility for your own professional development.

Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example.

Undertake any other duty as specified by Principal not mentioned in the above.

Other Specific Duties:

Any other duties as required by the Executive Headteacher

Person Specification - Music Teacher (Primary School)

Person Specification

A. Qualifications and Experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent MPS

Unqualified Teacher Status Grade 1-4 accepted

A proven track record of outstanding teaching

Evidence of appropriate in-service training

B. Knowledge, Understanding, Skills and Abilities

A sound understanding of how students learn, how teachers can best teach and how to achieve high standards

Knowledge and understanding of schools; knowledge and understanding of legislation and ongoing developments in education in the International Sector

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, pastoral care and the promotion of high standards of positive behaviour

High levels of communication skills both oral, written and in ICT

C. Leadership/Personal Qualities

A team player respected by others

Ability to act quickly and sensitively under pressure, to keep calm in difficult situations, deal with stress and absorb pressure

Ability to manage own workload appropriately, with the enthusiasm, stamina and passion to enthuse and motivate others with regard to all aspects of the education of the school.

Open and constructive, accepting of feedback and always willing to learn

Excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humour and a willingness to make him/herself approachable to all members of the school and the wider community; a 'can do' positive approach

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 38,766.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person