The Teacher of Music will be responsible for teaching Class Music to all year groups of the school and also for contributing to the overall co-curricular programme of the school. The Teacher of Music will ensure the excellent progress of all children, aiming to make the learning of Music both enjoyable and challenging.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

School Values and Ethos

You will be expected to:

•actively promote the school’s vision, aims and values through enthusiastic participation in all areas of school life;

•share and support the school’s commitment to provide an all-round, outstanding education for all our children;

•always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge children;

•have the highest aspirations for all our children’s development and achievements, both in and out of the classroom;

•offer excellent pastoral care for all children;

•respect and support Saudi culture.

Teaching and Learning

You will be expected to:

•deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum;

•facilitate and encourage high quality learning which provides children with the opportunity to achieve their full potential;

•deliver well-planned, engaging and creative lessons, ensuring that the needs of all children are met.

•use technology to enhance teaching and support learning;

•differentiate appropriately, using approaches that enable every student to access all areas of the curriculum and make excellent progress;

•demonstrate excellent subject knowledge relevant to the age group;

•set students challenging developmental goals and draw upon varied strategies, resources and technologies in order to support students in achieving these goals;

•follow school procedures for assessing, recording and reporting on children’s achievements and to use this information effectively to influence future learning and convey progress in report writing;

•provide students with regular written and oral feedback and encourage them to reflect and respond to their feedback;

•participate fully in co-curricular and activity programmes.

Management

You will be expected to:

•follow and implement School Policies and procedures in and out of the classroom;

•provide a safe, purposeful and well-managed learning environment;

•make effective use of Learning Support Assistants to support children in class;

•to value the home-school-community partnership, working closely with other members of staff to establish and manage good relationships with parents and key stakeholders.

Professional Standards

You will be expected to:

•attend assemblies, departmental meetings, parents’ evenings, school functions and other staff meetings;

•recognise the importance of being an exemplary role model to all children within the School;

•maintain high standards of professional behaviour in accordance with the school ethos, including timekeeping and personal presentation;

•take personal responsibility for evaluating and reflecting upon your teaching in order to continually develop and improve your practice;

•always maintain professional and productive relationships with colleagues;

•always promote the school in a positive manner;

•to fulfil and reasonable additional responsibilities as requested by the Head.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

You will be expected to:

•comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are reported on line with policy;

•demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and children’s well-being.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

You should have (essential):

•a relevant Bachelor’s Degree;

•a UK Postgraduate Certificate of Education or Qualified Teacher Status;

•a minimum of two years relevant teaching experience;

•excellent working knowledge of the UK National Curriculum;

•a proven track record of effective teaching;

•a strong academic background, stature and experience that will command the respect of pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community

•a commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of students;

•knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice;

You should have (desirable):

•an understanding of the demands of a UK independent day school environment;

•experience of curriculum development;

•experience working with children who have English as an Additional Language;

•a secure knowledge of using technology to support Education.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

•is passionate about education and can inspire children to have a lifelong love of learning;

•is understanding of the needs, challenges and opportunities in the context of an international community;

•is a positive team player and has a good sense of humour;

•has the energy and charisma to create a positive learning environment in line with the School’s vision;

•is a self-starter and driven to succeed;

•is an enthusiastic, hard worker who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the curriculum is accessible to all and to challenge their students;

•is willing to listen to others and collaborate, sharing best practice to ensure excellent outcomes for all children.