Middle / High School Strings Teacher (70% of FTE)
The American School in London
Westminster
- Expired
- Salary:
- £35,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 15 August 2017
- Apply by:
- 4 June 2017
Job overview
The American School in London is currently seeking a Middle/High School strings teacher, with responsibility for providing small group instruction and leading chamber string ensembles. The ASL performing arts department utilizes the American ensemble approach of music education, in which students develop their musical understanding through performance in ensembles. Applicants therefore should be familiar with group instruction and possess competent conducting skills.
The School aims to provide an outstanding American Education in an international setting. Students at ASL study a curriculum that employs North American educational philosophy and teaching methods.
Summary of Major Responsibilities:
• Direct Middle School and High School small group string classes, coordinating and promoting performances at various school-related events and concerts
• Prepare courses and plan curriculum with other members of the department, and liaise with other departments as appropriate
• Direct extra-curricular musical ensembles
• Represent the music department at community functions
• Manage and maintain the instrument inventory in conjunction with other members of the Music department
• Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research and topics of importance in the teaching of music by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, grade assessments and complete report cards, etc.
• Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students, while delivering an engaging and challenging syllabus
• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of extracurricular activities
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Middle School Principal
Essential qualifications/experience:
• A Bachelors’ degree in music or related educational field
• A minimum of three years' full-time music teaching experience in a school setting, including substantive experience directing student choir
• Demonstrable knowledge of theory, composition, arranging and music appreciation
• Significant recent professional development and knowledge of best practice in music teaching
• Excellent computer skills and integration of technology into the curriculum
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding collaborative skills and a desire to work in a team-focused environment
• Enthusiastic willingness to participate in wider school life (extracurricular activities, coaching, club sponsorship, etc.)
• Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable qualifications
• Knowledge of the US curriculum, educational philosophy and teaching methods
• An advanced degree in music or related educational field
• Knowledge and understanding of international teaching experience
• Ability/willingness to lead after-school activities and extra-curricular ensembles
This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.
The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. A disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be requested for all successful applicants.
Diversity and equality of opportunity are cornerstone values of The American School in London.
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About The American School in London
Welcome to the American School in London.
We are a coeducational, independent school of more than 1,300 international students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. ASL is dedicated to providing an American education of the highest quality in an international setting. We follow an American college-preparatory curriculum, and our educational philosophy is characterized by small classes, close student-teacher relationships and an extensive extracurricular program. The School takes advantage of its unique location in the heart of the world’s most international city, taking students out of the classroom to experience London, the United Kingdom, continental Europe and beyond. A diverse student body – our students come from more than 50 countries – adds to this global perspective.
ASL is the oldest American school in London and remains the only non-profit American school in England. The School is organized into three divisions: Lower School, Middle School and High School, ensuring developmental and age-appropriate settings for our students.
Over the years, we have developed a strong school culture that emphasizes the intellectual and moral growth of our students. Our students quickly absorb the values of the School: a commitment to excellence, intellectual self-reliance, an appreciation for diversity and a global perspective. Experiential learning opportunities ¡V learning by doing ¡V are integrated throughout the curriculum, creating an environment in which students are encouraged to take educational risks.
Our outstanding faculty are closely involved with our students, not only in the classroom, but as coaches, advisors, mentors and friends. They foster an atmosphere that encourages our students to engage in rigorous intellectual activity and independent thinking.
We are also a cultural and community center for Americans in London and we try to help families make an easy transition to life in the UK. ASL is committed to a partnership between school and family, providing an environment of openness, responsiveness and communication, an environment that places the child’s well-being at the center.
ASL is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. We are also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Council of International Schools, the Council for the Advancement of Education and the College Board. The School is owned by the American School in London Educational Trust and is registered as a charity in the UK and a non-profit in the US. It is governed by a board of trustees, made up of members of the School community and the head of school.
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