Music teacher
Stonyhurst International School, Penang
Malaysia
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 17 February 2023
Job overview
INTRODUCTION TO STONYHURST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PENANG
Stonyhurst International School Penang is a co-educational School for pupils from 3 years to 18 years from all religious denominations and secular belief systems.
The School aims to be the premier values-based international school in Penang, focussed on achieving the best possible academic outcomes for students alongside developing pupils who are critical thinkers, problem solvers and most importantly, are inspired to be men and women for others.
Stonyhurst International School, Penang offers a truly unique educational experience for students through our deeply personalised learning, coaching, advisory and counselling programmes. Students are offered explicit opportunities to work alongside both older and younger students as part of their coaching group, developing a genuine sense of cohesion and friendship between our senior and junior students. All of our students undergo coaching and advisory training and take an active part in mentoring students across the School.
Stonyhurst International School opened in September 2022 with a first year enrolment of 340 students from Nursery through to Year 9. Over the following years the School will expand to a maximum enrolment of approximately 1200 students.
Our curriculum framework has the Jesuit Pupil Profile at its centre and this is expressed at all levels of the School. The development of values and community service are a key component of learning at all levels as is our commitment to provide a robust and varied programme of after school activities.
THE ROLE
We are seeking to recruit a Primary Music teacher to join our Music Department with the expertise, innovation, maturity and drive needed to continue the development of a stimulating and happy learning environment that caters for all pupils. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with previous international school experience and experience in start-up schools.
This will be a highly rewarding and professionally challenging position; the successful candidate will be joining a thriving Music department in its second year, along with the founding Head of Music. They will primarily be leading EYFS and Junior School Music, but should be prepared for teaching some Senior School lessons if needed.
The successful candidate will first and foremost be pastorally minded with a genuine regard and care for young people, at Stonyhurst International School we expect all our teachers to be pastoral leaders and to support the school in the holistic development of every child.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will be required to have the following:
• A B.Ed. or Degree and PGCE with exceptional subject knowledge.
• At least 3 years’ experience of teaching Music in a Primary Setting
• We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• A mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.
• Experience and willing to contribute to a growing co-curriculum programme including choir, orchestra, school productions, and other whole school Music events.
• Experience in a reputable international school would be highly regarded.
• Due to Malaysian registration requirements, all teachers must be vaccinated against Covid 19.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Salary
The school will offer successful candidates a competitive salary package including housing allowance, end of service gratuity, medical insurance and airfares for the teacher, spouse and dependants along with fees remission for up to two dependent children.
The post will be offered subject to satisfactory references, a medical examination and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
TO APPLY
Online applications should include an up to date Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter and the contact details of three professional referees one of whom should be your current Head of School.
CLOSING DATE
Applications will close on 17th February 2023 with interviews commencing the following week via Zoom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Stonyhurst International School, Penang
- Stonyhurst International School, Penang
- 3, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang, Bandar Tanjung Pinang, Tanjong Tokong
- Pulau Pinang
- 10470
- Malaysia
Introduction to our Sister School - Stonyhurst College
Stonyhurst College is the UK’s leading co-educational Catholic boarding and day school, with over 425 years of history, set in a magnificent grade I listed building.
The College has a long history of nurturing men and women of individuality, generosity and service. Leaders in public life, academia, business, war heroes, politicians, rebels, writers, scientists, and actors’ number among the former pupils, a testimony to the capacity of a Jesuit education to foster individual gifts and talents. Our motto ‘Quant Je Puis’ (as much as I can) remains for us an overarching principle.
Pupils from Stonyhurst routinely attend some of the best universities in the world. With a high number of students going onto Oxford, Cambridge, Russell Group Universities in the UK and leading universities in the United States, Germany, France, Spain and Hong Kong.
Stonyhurst is a school which constantly looks to innovate and use its history and traditions as a lens on the present and the future. The opening of Stonyhurst International School Penang will mark one of the most exciting and significant developments in our 425 years of history and we look forward to welcoming our first pupils.
At the heart of everything we do is delivering an exceptional education for our pupils and ensuring that their formation, both inside and outside of the classroom, is the best in the world. We empower them to be the best that they can be, shaping leaders of the future.
The Ignatian values upon which Stonyhurst was founded in 1593 continue to underpin everything we do today.
Stonyhurst International School Penang
Embark on a transformative educational journey with Stonyhurst International School Penang, where academic excellence and holistic development converge. As an institution committed to mirroring the esteemed standards of Stonyhurst College in the UK, our international school, nestled on 4.3 acres of prime land, is a testament to the Jesuit principles of cura personalis - the unwavering care for the entire individual. Beyond the confines of traditional classrooms, Stonyhurst Penang places a profound emphasis on co-curricular activities and character formation, defining the essence of a Stonyhurst education.
Our campus, strategically located on Penang Island with direct access to the beach, offers a conducive environment for a world-class education. The facilities, designed with a forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning, include a 530-seat auditorium, music practice rooms, a dance studio, science labs, two libraries, an Astroturf field, a 25-metre swimming pool, a learner pool and innovatively designed classrooms.
As we contribute to Malaysia's rich multicultural tapestry, Stonyhurst International School Penang embraces and celebrates the diverse ethnic and religious beliefs that make the country truly unique. The development of values and community service is interwoven into the fabric of learning at all levels, complemented by a robust and varied after-school activities program.
Currently enrolling students from Nursery to Year 10, our school is poised for expansion up to Year 13, with a projected maximum enrollment of approximately 1200 students. As the school develops we are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to join our team.
Join us in shaping the future of education at Stonyhurst International School Penang (which opened its doors in 2022), where passion meets purpose, and educators play a pivotal role in inspiring young minds to reach their full potential. Be part of a dynamic community that values inclusivity, diversity, and the holistic growth of each student. Together, let's create an environment where learning transcends boundaries and fosters a lifelong love for knowledge.
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