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Music Teacher

Job Scope

Reporting to the PYP Coordinator the Music Teacher will work towards developing a curriculum in music for the school. She will encourage singing and playing of instruments by all children and the formation of clubs and ensembles. The Music Teacher will take an active lead in finding opportunities to encourage and showcase the young talents.

Responsibilities

Contribute to whole school policy-making and strategic planning in the Arts as required by the PYP curriculum
Encourage students of all musical abilities to make contributions to school music
Teach individual students to sing and play instruments
To encourage all children, both boys and girls to sing and to provide opportunities in a wide range of contexts, for performances
Actively promote interest in music through a range of musical ensembles and individual tuition
Contribute to the broader life of the school by supporting and leading music clubs
Coordinate arrangements for concerts and other performance opportunities at all levels, including assemblies
Will collaborate with the faculty and colleagues to create a stimulating learning environment
Identify future resourcing needs and aspirations for The Academy for consideration in the school budget planning process
Set targets and take responsibility for own continuous professional development
Maintain a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for students and staff
Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents, and colleagues
Report to parents on the progress of their children in music activities using the school’s reporting procedure

Posted: August 2019

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Location	Muscat , Oman
Start Date	September 2019
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary
Monthly Salary	USD 2000 - 2500
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Tax Free Salary* as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point in time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same
Medical Insurance for employees only, EXCLUDING Dental and Prescription glass
Annual Airfare to hometown in Economy class for the employee, spouse and two children up to 18 years if they are on the school visa and staying with the employee
Relocation airfare provided at the beginning and end of the contract for employee, spouse and two children up to 18 years
Relocation allowance provided only for the employee at the beginning and end of the contract for additional 20 kgs over and above the airline's free baggage allowance
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
30 days for candidates with less than 2 year contract
Candidates who start in January: 45 days full paid leave at the end of the second contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School
The Visa/medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only. For dependents, employee has to bear the expenses
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity
The employer will arrange for the employee to be picked up from the airport on arrival and taken to a guest house/ service apartment where they will be put up for a maximum period of one month, during which they will have to finalise their accomodation with the help of the school authorities
* The salary package is Cost to Company(CTC) - Tax free salary inclusive of Housing Allowance (HA) / Utilities, Lunch and Transport. If choose to stay in company provided accommodation then HA would be deducted from the CTC

Benefits for international teachers applying from Oman

Tax Free Salary as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School
The medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License Other Certification
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Educational / Music qualifications
Additional School Requirements
Qualified Teacher status or appropriate experience of teaching music Evidence of additional further educational / music qualifications Substantial knowledge and understanding of running Choirs and Music Ensembles Experience of teaching young students Experience of performance an advantage English speaker Proficiency in Arabic or any additional language is an advantage Competencies Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population Have the ability to prepare and maintain student records and progress notes Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded Be committed to one’s own learning and professional development Have excellent time management skills with attention to detail Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards Be compassionate, innovative, resourceful, flexible with culturally sensitive

About the School

The new IB School aspires to be an Inclusive School of the highest educational standards that encourages learners to actualize their potential and become exemplary practitioners of inquiry, rigour, compassion, reflection and creativity. All students will be nurtured to achieve their best regardless of their background or levels of ability. It is an independent, co-educational and inclusive day school governed by an elite Board of Directors. The School serves the needs of local Omani community as well as the demands of an expanding international population for a quality education system and facilities. The school lays emphasis on promoting local language and culture. It will also offer Arabic Language Studies as a part of the Language Acquisition Programme. Islamic Studies Programme and the Social Studies will be taught in Arabic for the native Arabic speakers and for others who may want to opt for it. The school will follow the International Baccalaureate programme under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, Government of Oman. It will provide holistic education focusing on all Areas of Development based on the philosophy of Pallavan Learning Systems and as governed by the Ministry of Education, Oman’s guidelines. Starting with Primary Years Programme in September 2019, the school will grow into a full-fledged school offering Middle Years and Diploma Programmes