Primary Music Teacher (Y4-6) - Renaissance College

Renaissance College is looking for a Primary Music Teacher (Y4-6) to start in August 2023. The position will be a full-time two-year contract, renewable by mutual consent. See  ESF Terms and Condition for further details of the package.

Teachers are expected to exemplify excellent professional practice which leads to high standards of learning and teaching within the curriculum. Teachers are also expected to support the wellbeing and co-curricular work of the school and be reliable in exercising their daily responsibilities. Teachers embrace learning diversity, modeling, advocating for, and nurturing high expectations for learning amongst students in their care. Music teachers collaborate with a primary team of two educators, and a college-wide team of six educators. Music teachers must also be skilled at collaborating with other specialists teams and homeroom teachers from across the school as well as members of the Learning Enhancement Team (LET) to live our vision, mission, and Bedrock Principles.

Working as part of a team under the guidance and direction of the Head of Department/Curriculum Coordinator the teacher is expected to fulfill the following roles:

• Provide learning experiences for every student corresponding to their needs, abilities, and stage of development, by teaching a programme that gives each student the opportunity to experience success, and which challenges each student to achieve their full potential
• Use structured inquiry to nurture learning, relying on student data to inform teaching
• Establish effective and positive relationships with students based on mutual respect, recognition of the individuality of each student, affirming their identity and sense of belonging
• Provide a safe, effective, challenging learning environment and an attractive, welcoming classroom that is conducive to learning
• Teach students, as timetabled, employing assessment of learning practices including feedback to feedforward
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and achievement of students in accordance with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) expectations and the assessment policy/guidance of ESF/Renaissance College
• Collaborate and cooperate with other staff (whole school) on the preparation and development of a progression of learning, teaching resources, in alignment with leading learning & teaching practices used at the school
• Safeguard the health & safety of children
• Keep up to date on teaching and international education developments, sharing enthusiasm and resources with colleagues
• Regularly refer to professional learning and curriculum resources
• Attend professional meetings which relate to curricular, administrative or organisational matters as required
• Participate in the school system of cover for absent teachers
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for standardised assessments
• Participate in administrative and organizational tasks related to such duties
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Engage in transdisciplinary collaborative planning
• Engage in the House (Dynasty) system responsibilities
• Take responsibility for the safety of students through supervision duties
• Assist with specialist functions such as performances and extra curricular activities
• Lead the extra curricular Band Programme
• Perform other responsibilities which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Head of Primary and/or Principal

The above list is neither exhaustive nor definitive and is subject to change with year-level needs and staff professional development.

Profile

The Primary Music teacher is expected to have the following:

Skills and Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective collaboration skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• A high level of motivation
• The ability to take initiative, self-direct, and exercise sound professional judgment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to plan and conduct events

In-depth knowledge of

• Effective learning and teaching practices to support students and educators in an environment that caters to learning diversity
• The progression of child development in relation to learning
• Planning, collaboration, and team-building processes
• Research-based assessment practices for, as, and of learning
• The Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience leading and managing a band program
• Experience teaching Primary Music (Years 4-6) through an inquiry-based, concept-driven curriculum
• Knowledge of using technology to support learning in a music curriculum
• Experience teaching and leading choral experiences would be an advantage but is not essential
• Teaching the IB-PYP required
• As a primary practitioner

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
• Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation

Closing Date: 24 Feb 2023

For enquiries, please contact Alice Har at haro1@rchk.edu.hk.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF. 

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business.

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About Us (www.esf.edu.hk)

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

About the Team (www.rchk.edu.hk)

ESF Renaissance College Hong Kong (RCHK) is a world-class coeducational independent school and an IB World School. It was the first school in Asia to offer all four of the IB programmes: PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Our aim is to prepare well-educated young people to lead future generations, to seek and create an environment of intercultural understanding and respect for others.