Head of Music

The British College of Gava (www.bcgava.com) an IB World School, near Barcelona is seeking to appoint an exceptional full-time  Head of Music. The position is for September 2022. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new purpose built, expanding school with exceptional facilities.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised individual with excellent subject knowledge who is able inspire pupils to learn and has a desire and willingness to grow this subject across the school. There is a Primary Music teacher and this role is a Secondary teaching positon. The ability to teach another subject is essential whilst Music grows over the next few years. Experience of IGCSE and/or IBDP would be a distinctive advantage. We introduced IBDP in September 2021.  The successful applicant would oversee the choirs as well as the very extensive individual music programme and the numerous peripetetic musicians that come in each week. We are a growing school looking for potential leaders as well as excellent teachers. The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player with the drive, energy and passion to develop this forward-looking school. Applicants must be willing to lead by example and play a full part in the school’s pastoral care with wider teacher responsibilities.   The deadline for applications is 31 May  but applicants could be contacted and interviewed as suitable CVs arrive so please apply early if you are interested in this role.  Please send a CV and accompanying letter of application to the Principal, Mr Simon Mower at principal@bcgava.com  or upload a CV and cover letter onto this portal. We will be conducting interviews online for those candidates not currently in the area

General responsibilities: To prepare, provide and review class or subject based activities that maximize opportunities for student learning. To plan lessons by agreed deadlines in agreed formats and to ensure that copies of planning are available to interested parties. To show good subject knowledge and to share this with other staff when appropriate.To provide a stimulating ordered classroom environment where time and resources are used well.To respond promptly and constructively to pupils’ work.To involve students in the target setting process. To set homework that consolidates and extends classroom learning and that is based on individual need.To ensure the good behaviour of students and to develop within them positive attitudes towards peers, adults, property and school work.To maintain effective records of pupil progress and to ensure the transfer of up to date records when pupils change classes or school.To develop and maintain a good home-school partnership; to consult with and inform parents of the progress, attainment and attitudes of their children.To contribute to a whole school team approach.

Teaching Specifications:

UK Trained with qualified teacher status - essential

Recognised Bachelor’s degree - essential

Recognised Masters or post graduate qualification - desired

Secondary school teaching experience - essential

Knowledge and understanding of English National curriculum – essential

Knowledge of the IB programmes – desirable

Right to work in the EU - desirable but not essential

Compensation 30,000 -36000 euros gross per annum, depending on qulaifications and experience. Support finding accommodation and loans for deposit and advanced rent if required. Local health care is excellent  Chromebook. Temporary 4 night stay in local hotel on arrival