Head of Music - Junior High

MAIN PURPOSE

The Head of Music has the overall responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning of Music and must ensure it is of the highest standard.


• • Overseeing the teaching and learning of the Music curriculum.

• Managing curriculum developments and ensuring relevant staff are trained accordingly.

• Leading and ensuring that the examination courses are being delivered effectively and successfully, including teaching, marking and moderating.

• Tracking and reporting all data to the Head of Schools.

• Leading interventions including liaising with students, parents, Heads of School, Principal and other relevant staff.

• Overseeing all excursions and activities that relate to the subject. 

• Providing an exciting environment which supports the personal and professional development of each student and member of staff. Planning high quality CPD opportunities for staff.

• Giving leadership in matters of discipline. Setting high standards and expectations of behaviour among both staff and students. 

• Understanding the financial operation of a budget and liaising with the relevant link over budgetary requirements.

• Liaising with your relevant line manager on teaching timetables for your subject.

• Establishing, monitoring, reviewing and developing policy and practice to support high quality social, moral, health, cultural and spiritual provision for all staff and students.

• Maintain the Health and Safety of all colleagues and students whilst in the Music Department.  This includes the mental and physical wellbeing.

• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and attitude displayed by the students.

• The implementation of all school policies, including those relating to behaviour, homework and assessment, in the best interests of the pupils. 

• Maintaining strong links between each school at WCH. Through, for example, planning, moderation and curriculum development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Music has the overall responsibility for ensuring the quality and consistency of teaching, learning, reporting and curriculum development are of the highest standard. This includes:

• The tracking and reporting of all data and exam results. 

• Create and oversee schemes of work, departmental policies and other documentation under the guidance and accountability of the Heads of School. 

• The Head of Department will be expected to guide, support and equip departmental staff in their academic roles and where possible enable them to meet their professional goals and/or receive necessary professional training.

• Carry out lesson observations and contribute to appraisals in line with the school’s observation policy and has the responsibility for the teaching and learning standards within the subject.

• The Head of Department is expected to keep abreast of UK curriculum and exam board developments and has the responsibility of ensuring the external examinations and future results are of highest standard.

• Being responsible for teaching innovative and engaging lessons and acting as a role model in terms of teaching quality.

• Regularly meeting with your line manager to identify key marginal groups of students, and then ensure departmental colleagues set and complete appropriate interventions.

• Ensure all cover work is set appropriately and in a timely manner.  When a colleague is unable to set cover work this is then done, either by yourself or another department colleague, and that a member of the department is in attendance at the start of each lesson covered to ensure the covering teacher is supported.

• Monitor the setting of homework, house points and sanctions through the appropriate school systems, and address any issues identified.

• The Head of Department is expected to ensure the department is maintained to a high standard visually including the displaying of students work, display boards in corridors and classroom displays.

In addition to this, you are responsible for the wellbeing of both yourself and the colleagues under your leadership.  Any issues must be raised with your line manager immediately.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree, teaching certificate

Teacher Qualification: Must have Teacher License

Major: Music related majors

Language: English

Experience: At least 5 years of teaching experience and 2 years of leadership experience

Please attach your CV, Teacher License together with a cover letter here. 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Wellington College Hangzhou is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service, or local national equivalent.

 

Further details of the above position are available in the file of Job Description below. 

For more information about Wellington College Hangzhou, please click ‘Learn More about this school’ in the bottom. 

Should you have any further questions, please email us at jobs.hangzhou@wellingtoncollege.cn.