Music Teacher - Prep & Senior School

Join our dynamic team at Brighton College Dubai! We're expanding and in search of exceptional teachers to join us in August 2024.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To be an ambassador of the College at all times, in school and the United Arab Emirates.
• To teach a timetable, carry out staff duties (as determined by CLT) and actively support the Co-Curricular Activities program leading a minimum of two activities per week.
• Prepare lessons and data required for KHDA inspections and other body accreditations.

 Teaching and Learning:

• To develop and deliver a rich, robust and comprehensive curriculum for music, that engages and inspires pupils and is aligned to the National Curriculum of England and our College standards.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the planned music curriculum and adapt to cater for the interests and capabilities of pupils and ensure they are challenged.
• To implement assessment methods that provide feedback for improvement and development.
• To ensure high-quality record-keeping and reporting. To provide high-quality music for College events including assemblies, parents’ evenings, open events and celebrations.
• To lead College music co-curricular programmes offering opportunities for all pupils. To encourage parent interest and involvement in curricular and co-curricular music activities.
• To ensure music becomes an integral part of the College through House competitions and cross-curricular opportunities with other departments. To provide opportunities for musical talents of pupils, staff and the community to be shared and celebrated through groups and events.
• To pursue the College’s commitment to staff development, monitoring performance and encouraging attendance on appropriate courses.
• Keep up to date with educational developments and continued development within the department. Has some experience in music technology.

Professional responsibilities:

• To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment.
• To be proactive and look for ways of showcasing music in the College and wider community.
• To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner.
• To attend parents’ events, assemblies, productions and special events.
• To be responsible for all College resources particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to your line manager or the facilities manager, as appropriate.
• To contribute to the College letters, social media and publications as necessary to give music a high profile.
• To contribute to the College’s Self Evaluation and Development Plan.
• To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this.
• To be in school prior to 7.00am and until at least 4.00pm (subject to confirmation of College operation hours).
• To carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Head Master, Head of Senior School or member of the CLT.

Pastoral:

• To show an active interest in each child’s personal and domestic circumstances and to foster the personal and social developments of each pupil in your care.
• To have positive relationship with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• To actively promote the social, moral, and cultural ethos of the College community.
• To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully complying with, all the College polices, including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and the Anti-Bullying Policy.
• To be familiar with in all the College’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the College community at all times.
• To always promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils.
• To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children.

Person specification:

• Is suitably qualified for the responsibilities of the post both as a teacher and as a musical performer .
• Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. 
• Contributes to the whole-school culture of pastoral care and safeguarding.  
• Has the ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the post with energy, enthusiasm and excellence.  
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills. Is prepared to take challenging decisions when required. Has the ability to form relationships and to motivate pupils. Has the ability to achieve the highest standards in:  
• Teaching effectively throughout the age and ability range. 
• Subject Knowledge and application. 
• Classroom Management. 
• Assessment, recording and reporting pupils progress. 
•  Ability to win and maintain the trust and confidence of parents, pupils, staff and others. Will support colleagues and the school when either professional reputation is challenged. 
• Is enthusiastic about the subject and able to inspire the same enthusiasm in others. Is able to challenge the pupils and staff to develop their full potential. Ensures that the highest academic standards and expectations are met. 
• Has an on-going commitment to their own professional development, particularly from a classroom perspective. 
• Has a commitment to learning beyond the classroom in areas such as: departmental trips, society meetings and university preparation. 
• Remains up-to-date with educational and academic development within the subject. Is alert to opportunities to develop new teaching and learning strategies and encourages debate about good practice. 
• Is flexible, creative and patient in challenging environments. Has a sense of humour and a sense of perspective. 

The application process:

All applications must consist of the following completed documents:

1. Letter of application (to be provided in the Supporting Statement Section of your TES application) addressed to Mr. Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai. Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.
2. CV (maximum 4 sides) naming two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer should be uploaded here

Incomplete applications will not be considered and Brighton College Dubai reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the School applications will be acknowledged on receipt, however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 30 days of the closing date for applications.

Child Protection & Safeguarding:

Brighton College Dubai is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that should your application be successful, a police check will be undertaken in the country of origin; in the UK, a disclosure will be requested from the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service.