Music Teacher

OverviewNibras International School is hiring a passionate Music Teacher to join the team in August 2025. For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to amazing learning providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision: a happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress.Job PurposeThe Music Teacher will:Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils: establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils rooted in mutual respect; set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions; demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.ResponsibilitiesPromote positive progress and outcomes with/for pupils through accountability of pupils attainment, progress and outcomes; awareness of pupils capabilities and their prior knowledge and plan teaching to build on these; guidance of pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs; knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching; encouraging pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge through sound knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas; foster and maintain pupils interest in the subject and address misunderstandings; critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas and promote the value of scholarship; demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English whatever the teacher's specialist subject; if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics; if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.Plan and teach well-structured lessons: impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time; promote a love of learning and pupils' intellectual curiosity; set homework when appropriate and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired; reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching; contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils through differentiation; understand how various factors can inhibit learning and how best to overcome these; be aware of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils and adapt teaching to support pupils at different development stages; understand the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, high ability, those with English as an additional language, and those with disabilities, and use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.Make accurate and productive use of assessment: assess relevant subject and curriculum areas including statutory assessment requirements; use formative and summative assessment to secure pupils' progress; use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons; provide regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond positively to the feedback.Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment: establish clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms; promote good and courteous behaviour in classrooms and around the school in accordance with the school's behaviour policy; maintain high expectations of behaviour and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly; manage classes effectively to involve and motivate pupils; maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary.Key AccountabilitiesRepresent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills to students; lead by example with integrity, equality and compassion; engage and motivate students to achieve beyond expectations; use excellent subject knowledge and pedagogic/interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable amazing learning.Make full use of ICT and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels; plan lessons considering individual learning needs, styles, preferences and capabilities; encourage all students to become effective, confident and independent lifelong learners.Maintain excellent professional relationshi