Bagpipe Teacher- August 2026
NACIS Shanghai
Shanghai, China
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2026
- Apply by:
- 15 May 2026
Job overview
Bagpipe (Piping) Teacher
Location: NACIS Shanghai, China
NACIS Shanghai is seeking an experienced and passionate Bagpipe (Piping) Teacher to lead and further develop the NACIS Youth Bagpipe Team — the first school-based youth piping programme in China.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a distinctive music initiative within a high-performing international school environment, inspiring students through both curriculum and ensemble performance.
About NACIS Shanghai
Founded in 2016, NACIS Shanghai is a leading bilingual international school offering a blended Chinese and international curriculum for students aged 6 to 18. Our programme culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and A-level programme.
Located in Minhang District, Shanghai, the school benefits from world-class facilities and a diverse international faculty. As part of the Nord Anglia Education global network, NACIS students access enriched learning opportunities through collaborations with leading institutions including The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF and King’s College London.
Our mission is to develop creative, confident and globally minded students who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.
The Role
We are looking for a specialist Bagpipe Teacher who will:
Lead and develop the school’s Youth Bagpipe Team, including ensemble training and performance preparation
Deliver high-quality bagpipe instruction across Primary and Secondary age groups
Contribute to the wider Performing Arts curriculum, with flexibility to support additional areas where appropriate
Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and standards
Foster a positive, inclusive and aspirational learning environment
Promote high expectations and support students’ musical and personal development
Collaborate closely with Performing Arts colleagues, including contributing to cross-phase initiatives and Juilliard-linked programmes
Participate actively in the broader life of the school, including performances, events and enrichment activities
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Proven experience in teaching bagpipes (school, academy, ensemble or tutoring setting)
Strong musical expertise and ability to lead student ensembles
A good understanding of effective teaching and learning practices, including differentiation is preferred
A bachelor’s degree (required for visa purposes)
The ability to contribute to an additional subject area is an advantage
A collaborative, flexible and proactive mindset
About You
You are an enthusiastic and adaptable educator who thrives in an international school environment. You bring strong interpersonal skills and are confident working with students, colleagues and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
You will:
Be committed to high standards of teaching and student outcomes
Demonstrate resilience, flexibility and a growth mindset
Be able to meet visa requirements for China (including degree, background checks, and relevant experience)
Why Join NACIS Shanghai
Be part of a pioneering and highly visible music initiative in China
Work within a global network of over 80 schools through Nord Anglia Education
Access high-quality professional development through Nord Anglia University
Collaborate with world-leading organisations including The Juilliard School
Live and work in Shanghai, one of Asia’s most dynamic international cities
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
NACIS Shanghai is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to rigorous safeguarding checks.
As part of Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across our community.
Attached documents
About NACIS Shanghai
NACIS Shanghai in Minhang, Shanghai, China, is a co-educational establishment catering for students aged 6-18 years. It follows the Shanghai National Curriculum, blended with other international teaching methods and philosophy, taught in Mandarin Chinese and English.
The school, which opened in 2016, is both a day and boarding school with the latter facility offering the capacity to host 180 students of varying ages.
Students attending NACIS will experience a multilingual environment where teaching of topics will be in both English and Chinese according to the content of their learning sessions. The school aims to expand its students’ horizons with a global perspective, choosing topics that will enable them to learn about the world around them, ensuring they benefit fully from their international experience.
Students transitioning from NACIS’s preparatory stage of learning into Grade 9 and 10, can take examinations in Mathematics, Science (biology, chemistry and physics), English language, Chinese and Humanities (geography, history, Global Perspectives or Business Studies). Optional subjects include modern foreign languages (Spanish and French), music, art and computer science.
Senior students from grade 10-12 benefit from independent study facilities to help stimulate both individual study and group work.
Principal
Ms. Scarlett Chen
Values and vision
NACIS aims to ensure that all students experience creative and challenging learning through inspirational teaching. It promises to nurture a sense of pride in both individual and collective achievements and to instill a culture of respect from all, for all.
Students are encouraged to strive for excellence and are supported through school to develop into knowledgeable, caring, compassionate and internationally-minded global citizens who can make the world a better place. The school urges students to “stretch themselves that little bit further, to be relentlessly optimistic, to be the best that they can be.”
ABOUT NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION
Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium schools organization, with campuses located across 29 countries in North America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, our 66 schools educate more than 64,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our schools, students, teachers and staff, and we inspire every child who attends a Nord Anglia Education school to achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
Every parent wants their child to excel — so do we. Nord Anglia Education schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students’ love coming to school.
Nord Anglia Education was founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom. The name Nord Anglia was chosen because of the company’s beginnings in the north of England. We initially offered learning services such as English as a foreign language classes and grew during the 1980s by opening full-scale nurseries and kindergartens. In 1992, we opened our first international school, the British School of Warsaw. In the 2000s, Nord Anglia Education began a strategic focus on premium international schools, with rapid growth in Asia, the Americas, China and across Europe and the Middle East. A truly international organisation, NAE now operates premium international schools worldwide. In July 2019, Nord Anglia Education has relocated its headquarters from Hong Kong to London, enabling even stronger growth in the future.
For more information, please visit www.nordangliaeducation.com.
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