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Head of Music Department

Head of Music Department

Pathways School Noida

India

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term

Job overview

Pathways School, one of the top IB schools in India is seeking to appoint a Head of Department (HOD) Music for its Noida School.

The music department has traditionally been a strong performance area and the three large music rooms are very well equipped with keyboards, strings, percussion and wind instruments. The department consists of five members with different specializations. Music is mandatory for all students till Grade 8 and is available to students who opt for it at MYP 5 and the IB Diploma programme.

Previous experience with working in international education (preferably with IB) would be strongly preferred. Applicants with skills on the guitar or Piano and an ability to teach instrument(s) such as Strings, Brass, Woodwind or Percussion would be an advantage. An ability to conduct and lead extra-curricular activities after school such as school orchestra and ensembles would be required.

The Employment Contract is for two years’ and is renewable on mutual consent. The competitive salary is for most nationalities tax free for the two first years.

Other benefits include:

Rent free furnished accommodation and free tuition for up to two children in the school. An annual Economy class ticket for the teacher, Ticket for spouse and two children at the beginning and end of the contract, One month salary as end of contract ex-gratia payment, Medical Insurance valid in India for INR 150,000 per annum for teacher, a Settling Allowance, one time Transportation Allowance of up to INR 35,000, annual increment as per school policy.

Interviews will be conducted first via skype and then in New Delhi/Noida with a view to making an appointment for the academic year beginning July 2017.

To Apply:

via email to Kanika.gupta1@pathways.in with a detailed resume including a passport size picture and a statement on your suitability for this position.

About Pathways School Noida

Pathways World School, Noida is a mainstream, all-through, independent, international day school for children aged 3-18. It is situated in Noida in Dehli and has over 1000 pupils on its roll.

Pathways Noida is part of a group of international schools based in India.

The school was launched in 2010 and it was the first IB school in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

The curriculum includes primary years, middle years and a diploma programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation of Geneva. There are multiple nationalities at the school.

Pathway Noida is ranked second in the whole of North India after the latest Education World Rankings of International Day Schools.

Principals

Senior School - Mr Alexander Abraham

Middle School - Ms. Sunanda Sandhir

Primary School - Ms Meenakshi Singal

Values and Vision

The Pathways vision is to build and nurture a community of thinking. It believes its students will become passionate world citizens who are committed to living with responsibility and learning with enthusiasm with a balanced and strong work ethic.

Teaching at Pathways Noida

The role of the teacher at an IB school is believed to be that of a facilitator. Most of the teachers at Noida are appointed because they are Masters or PhD’s their subject area. They are hired based on previous experience both in India and abroad and new teachers are given mentors to train them in the IB methodology of teaching.

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