Primary Music Teacher

OverviewMusic Teacher Role ProfilePurpose of RoleThe purpose of the role of Music Teacher is to share the responsibility for planning teaching and assessments of the subjects assigned that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. They must take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire motivate and challenge pupils. The Music Teacher will be a suitably qualified educator with a proven capacity to lead and effectively deliver teaching and learning to a very high standard. They will be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible and as independently as possible. The incumbent will work closely with colleagues and support the work of the school. They will require initiative be empathetic and proactive with a personable and positive character. The post holder will be required to have a positive impact on the work of the school e.g. through subject leadership and extracurricular activities.About the School:Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on 3 core aims:Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.Purposeful engaging and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development growth and retention. As a growing school we have many opportunities for staff professional development. Aspen colleagues feel a high degree of professional satisfaction as they are empowered to impact on the improvement and development of our school and as a result staff retention is high.We are delighted you are considering a position in our supportive hardworking team.ISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others.Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.Music Teacher Key ResponsibilitiesThe Music Teacher will plan the teaching to achieve progression of learning through identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught through:Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interestSetting clear targets building on prior progress and attainmentIdentifying SEN/EAL pupilsProviding clear structures for lessons maintaining pace motivation and challengeMaking effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of program of studyMaintaining high standards of work and homeworkUsing a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content structure information and present information.Use effective questioning listen carefully to pupils give attention to errors and misconceptionsSelect appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library I.C.T. and other sourcesEnsuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taughtEnsuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom supportEncouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning develop selfcontrol and independence concentrate and persevere and listen attentivelyInvolved in developing implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when requiredEnsures that the childrens work is marked displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularlyConsistently and diligently apply and uphold the rules of the school in order to maintain discipline dress code and to ensure the happiness safety and wellbeing of all pupils and communityMaintains with the rest of the staff high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom acting in a way that is honest justifiable and in the best interests of the pupilsMaintains smart and professional standards of appearance with particular attention to and awareness of cultural sensitivitiesSupports the School Improv