Head of Music
The British School Manila
Philippines
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Music with responsibility for: leading and teaching Senior School Music; overseeing the Music curriculum across the Whole School; leading, developing and delivering elements of the extensive co-curricular programme; and leading the peripatetic Music programme. The successful candidate must be innovative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and learning-focused. There may be opportunities for additional leadership responsibility within the Visual and Performing Arts department for a suitably experienced applicant.
You will need to demonstrate that you are dedicated to a culture of excellence through
- Having high expectations for students’ learning and personal development, ensuring they are challenged to fulfill their potential through application and effort as lifelong learners.
- Being an outstanding, experienced classroom practitioner, who is passionate about learning and can challenge and motivate students, whilst demonstrating a clear understanding of how learning is developed.
- Having a commitment to a holistic education that develops skills, concepts and understandings, designed to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.
- Using high quality assessment practices to provide rich feedback that promotes learning.
- Building positive relationships with students by fostering a learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and are empowered to drive their own learning.
- Being able to fully collaborate with teams on the school’s learning journey.
- Contributing to the wider life of the school, including the broad co-curricular programme.
We can offer:
- Highly motivated, engaged and enthusiastic students
- A school with a real sense of community
- A school that is focused on learning (https://twitter.com/BSM_1976Learn)
- An inclusive team of motivated and dedicated teachers and support staff
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- And, it's more fun in the Philippines (http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk/
BSM follows Child Protection and Safeguarding policies in line with UK standards; all successful candidates will be required to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate upon appointment.
To apply, please send your application letter, CV and a recent photo to: recruitmentsenior@britishschoolmanila.org
Please refer to www.britishschoolmanila.org for more information about the school.
Closing date for applications: noon GMT on Wednesday 29 November 2017
Interviews will be held during December 2017/January 2018.
About the Employer
The British School Manila (BSM) is a highly regarded co-educational British international school established in 1976. The School is proud to uphold the high standard of the British education system and we take full advantage of our multi-cultural setting. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and also a member of The Federation of British International Schools in Southeast Asia and East Asia (FOBISIA).
At present 900+ students aged 3-18 are on roll and 37 nationalities are represented. British children make up 33%, Filipino 22%, Australian and Canadian 9% and Americans 6% of the total student population.
About The British School Manila
- The British School Manila
- 36th Street University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
- Metro Manila
- 1634
- Philippines
About The British School Manila
The British School Manila (BSM) is a co-educational, private, not-for-profit British international school.
Founded in 1976, the school has grown from 2 classrooms and 32 students in its first year to the present day where BSM welcomes 950+ students aged 3-18, representing 50+ nationalities.
BSM’s Guiding Statements underpin all that we do. Our purpose is to provide an outstanding holistic British international education, empowering students to flourish as global citizens with the skills, understanding and values, to make a positive contribution to our world.
Our School
Our school is a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a founding member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and a member of the East Asian Regional Council of Schools.
Our teaching staff come from a range of backgrounds with experience of the British and other highly regarded curricula. We offer classes from Nursery to Year 13 with three classes per year group.
The majority of BSM graduates attend College in the U.S. and U.K., but our college placement data shows our students attend colleges all over the world.
The school year is divided into 3 terms: Term 1 from August to December, Term 2 from January to March, and Term 3 from April to June.
Our Curriculum
BSM teaches an adapted form of the National Curriculum of England in EYFS and Years 1-9. This is followed in Years 10 & 11 with a comprehensive range of Edexcel and Cambridge (I)GCSE courses. In Year 12 and 13 students experience the internationally renowned and recognised IB Diploma programme, which helps students develop their breadth and depth of knowledge ready for further education.
We are also proud of our wider curriculum. We offer more than 180 After School Activities (ASA), a rich and diverse programme that caters for all student interests and develops their sporting, creative, academic and artistic talents. Our service learning programme is designed to prompt both action and reflection and ensure our students develop the capacity for empathy and a sense of responsibility for others. Our residential trips provide our students with opportunities to step out of their comfort zone, to appreciate cultural differences and to celebrate diversity.
Visit our website to find out more.
Our Facilities
BSM is located on an impressive city centre campus which is well equipped and spacious with student experience at the focus of the design. View our Virtual Tour to have a look around!
Our Host City
Our school is located in Bonifacio Global City, a safe, pedestrian-friendly, vibrant and modern district of Taguig, Manila, full of international brands, family-friendly restaurants, shops and other facilities. Weekends see BGC transform as roads are closed for children to play, families relax in the green landscaped spaces and visit the frequent festivals, showcasing music, art and culture - you can see more on their facebook page. We’re also close to Makati, another popular district with tourists from the rest of the Philippines and beyond.
The Philippines is a beautiful nation of over 7000 islands and an excellent base for exploring South and East Asia and Australasia. Our staff, and families, enjoy weekends and frequent short breaks among the many islands, including the internationally recognised resorts of Boracay, Bohol and Palawan.
For further information, please visit our website or view our family and staff testimonials to find out more about what it’s like to be part of the BSM family.
BSM follows Child Protection and Safeguarding policies in line with UK standards; all successful candidates will be required to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and a full range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken upon appointment.
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