Primary Music Teacher

Primary Music Teacher

You must-

1. Have a UK teaching qualification with QTS for this age group
2. Have taught in the UK
3. Understand and believe in our school vision which is to be

The role - Job description for teacher

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to amazing learning- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress

Key qualities and skills:

• To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child, including those who attend the Hemam centre (an on-site centre for children with SPLD), makes as much progress as possible
• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive

Core purposes:

• To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through real learning
• To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and families
• To have a positive impact on the work of the school

Key duties for all teachers include:

• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
• To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
• To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
• To lead extra-curricular activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
• To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
• To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.
• To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others

Additional duties for music teacher:

• To develop and teach an inclusive music curriculum to all children in the school
• To promote and organise within and cross school musical events-such as choir and bands which may involve weekend and after school commitments
• To promote and organise activities to engage the whole school community in all aspects of music and performance arts

The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

To be line managed by the Head of Primary

Hours of work- 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 7.25am- 12pm Friday plus occasional evening and weekend work

Holidays- as per the school calendar

Person Specification:

Essential

Desirable

UK Qualified teacher status

Experience of teaching the English National Curriculum in the UK

Ability to use initiative, be flexible, fun, resiliant proactive and positive

Ability to plan lessons which enable children to be independent, active learners and make as much progress as possible

Willingness to work above and beyond to contribute to the development of a learning community

Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships with all members of the school community

Ability to play at least one instrument

Passion and flair for music education

Experience working in a range of key stages

Experience working in an international school

Experience of a similar role

Evidence of continuing professional development beyond that provided in school

Benefits-

A generous tax free salary

End of service gratuity

Staff on our sponsorship will also be eligible to receive: -

Housing allowance OR school accommodation

Health care for employee and up to 2 dependent children (if you sponsor them)

Annual flight allowance for employee

Two free places for children to attend The Aquila School under the assumption the school can meet their needs

Staff under our sponsorship not currently in the UAE receive the above and-

Flight into the UAE at start of contract and back to home country at end of contract

Benefit eligibility is dependent on family status at the time of joining and will require verification.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.