Music Teacher

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for teaching music courses, implementing school teaching standards and regulatory requirements as directed by school management.

2. Provide evidence of termly, half termly and weekly planning of lessons to meet the needs of the students.

3. Be prepared to differentiate teaching levels according to students’ age and ability, teach students according to their aptitude, patiently guide and encourage exploration.

4. Set students homework according to school policy.

5. Monitor behaviour, relationships and social development of the students in the class.

6. Assistance with the After-School Clubs (shared responsibility).

7. Participate in the Personal Development programme organised by, or approved by, the School.

8. Communicate with parents about students’ learning and development according to school policy.

9. Maintain positive links and effectively promote the facility within the local and wider community.

10. Participate fully in the School’s Pastoral Care system which means being a pastoral tutor (expected of all teachers).

11. Support the Admissions team by effectively communicating information to prospective families to the School and to provide guidance, support and reassurance.

12. Represent and positively promote the School at local events as required.

13. Perform any reasonable duties as directed by the school principal.

Skills and Experience Requirements

1. Bachelor degree or above in music education, etc.

2. More than 2 years teaching experience, with corresponding subject Teacher Certificate.

3. Familiar with international school music education curriculum with very good knowledge and skills base.

4. Ideally, with overseas study experience and/or experience of working in an international school in China.

5. Proficient in English listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Personal Requirements

1. Be a good professional at all times, in tune with the aims of the School, who always prioritises the students’ welfare.

2. Be modern and flexible in approach to teaching and learning, prepared to adapt and learn new methods.

3. Be comfortable and active in the use information technology for teaching and learning.

4. Show initiative and independence but also be a good team-worker.

5. Be willing and open towards areas of self-improvement.

6. Have a good sense of humour.

Applications

Applicants should be fully sympathetic with the King’s ethos – please look carefully at the school’s website. They should be highly professional but flexible in their approach, willing to take on a variety of tasks and fit into wider community life. It should be pointed out, however, that all foreign nationals must fulfil some key criteria to qualify for a work permit.

This is a rolling process, and we shall consider all applicants as their applications are submitted.

Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.

Equal Opportunities

The King’s School Shenzhen International is an equal opportunities employer. Employees enjoy equal opportunities (recruitment, training, promotion and socialisation, etc.), regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status and sexual orientation, etc.

The King’s School promotes employment practice designed to eliminate discrimination. Therefore, our aim is:

• To ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
• All job applicants will be treated equally and fairly in the recruitment process as stated in this policy.
• The successful applicant will be recruited and trained on the basis of ability, experience and skill to undertake the job successfully as defined within the job description and person specification.