Music Teacher

Key Responsibilities of Secondary School Music teacher:

Teaching and Learning Management:

• Build positive relationships with students, recognizing their profound impact on learning outcomes.
• Foster inquiry-based and concept-driven learning, integrating Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills into lessons to develop independent, reflective, and effective learners.
• Design engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to a diverse range of abilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor and support student progress, ensuring feedback is timely, constructive, and aligned with IB practices.
• Utilize technology to enhance learning experiences and regularly update ManageBac as a record of student achievement.
• Provide a caring, inclusive environment where learning is engaging, challenging, and relevant, ensuring the safety and welfare of students and resources.
• Encourage student agency by involving learners in classroom decision-making and providing clear goals, processes, and behavioral expectations.

Curriculum Delivery and Planning:

• Collaborate with subject coordinators and colleagues to design and deliver a coherent curriculum that reflects IB standards and transdisciplinary connections.
• Align curriculum delivery with the school's internal calendar, ensuring lesson plans and long-term schemes of work are timely and comprehensive.
• Embed assessment practices that are authentic, improve learning, and make expectations clear to students.
• Promote interdisciplinary links and inquiry-driven learning that encourages students to connect concepts to real-world experiences.

Professional Development:

• Stay updated with current developments in subject knowledge and pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops, and professional learning sessions.
• Actively participate in the teacher evaluation process, including classroom observations and reflective feedback sessions.
• Share expertise and innovative strategies during in-school training and collaborative planning sessions.
• Develop and maintain a professional portfolio to track ongoing learning and achievements.

Resource Management:

• Create a stimulating and organized classroom environment with displays that reflect and celebrate student learning.
• Incorporate the latest technology and resources to improve instruction and support differentiation.
• Foster care and respect for all school materials and resources among students.

Pastoral Care:

• Act as a mentor, supporting students' physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
• Promote the IB Learner Profile attributes and the SVP Champion Mindset to encourage student growth and resilience.
• Supervise students during designated times, including morning duty, lunch, and extracurricular activities, ensuring their safety and welfare.
• Celebrate student achievements through assemblies, conferences, and other school events.
• Communicate effectively with parents through meetings, emails, and incident reports to share updates and address concerns.

Whole-School and Community Engagement:

• Participate actively in school improvement initiatives, meetings, and professional learning communities.
• Encourage parental involvement in school projects, events, and classroom activities to strengthen the home-school partnership.
• Support school-wide programs, including enrichment activities, extra-curricular programs, and competitions.
• Coach a team or conduct at least one ECA annually and participate in competitions or overnight camps as required.

Key Attributes:

• Passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire students to excel academically, socially, and personally.
• Committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment that values open-mindedness and risk-taking.
• Skilled in integrating ATL skills and IB philosophy into teaching practices to promote lifelong learning.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Reflective and adaptable, with a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Job Expectations :

• All applicants must hold min. an S1/Undergraduate qualification from Music Department
• Excellent English skills.
• Minimum has three years of working experience in related field
• A passion for teaching young children
• Engaging and inspiring
• Willingness to grow and develop to become an outstanding teacher
• Growth Mindset
• Previous experience preferable
• 21st century teaching skills
• High level of technology skills