Music / Performing Arts Teacher (Whole School)
British Embassy School Ankara
Ankara, Turkey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + additional benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 22 January 2021
Job overview
The British Embassy School Ankara is an award-winning British International School situated in the grounds of the British Embassy in Ankara, Turkey. The school follows both the English National Curriculum and the International Primary & Middle Years Curriculum for pupils from Nursery to Year 9. Children at BESA are happy and achieve high academic standards.
The school was established in 1959 and is delightfully situated in modern buildings set in a rolling landscape of playgrounds and woodland in the heart of Turkey’s capital city.
BESA is a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a founding member of the Black Sea Schools Group and an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).
We are regularly inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. You can read our most recent ISI report and find a lot more information about the school by visiting our school website www.besaturkey.org
BESA is currently seeking an outstanding Music / Performing Arts Teacher (Whole School) to join our team from September 2021. This position is a full-time role and is initially contracted until the end of August 2023.
In return we can provide a competitive package including: generous salary comparable to UK STPCD pay scales, personal professional development allowance, health insurance and additional benefits in line with the school’s pay and conditions policy. Our package also includes provision for up to 2 dependent children.
The successful applicant will:
- Be a fully qualified teacher with at least 2 years of experience working in the UK or in a British International School
- Be an experienced Music teacher with experience teaching across the Primary and Secondary age ranges.
- Be experienced in delivery of the English National Curriculum (Experience of IPC / IMYC is desirable)
- Be experienced in organisation of extra-curricular activities and have experience in organising & leading music performance and singing across the school
- Have excellent planning, organisation and communication skills
- Be able to lead non-specialist colleagues and work as part of a team,
- Be confident in the use of ICT & Music Technology to enhance children’s learning
- Be committed to regular and on-going professional development
- Be a fluent English speaker
BESA is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to full Criminal record & Prohibition checks.
Please read through the attached job description and person specification for more information about the requirements of the post.
Please return a fully completed application form, criminal record declaration and pre- employment health assessment by Friday 22nd January.
BESA reserves the right to interview suitable candidates ahead of the closing date. Early applications are therefore advised.
Email us with any enquiries: recruitment@besaturkey.org
Attached documents
About British Embassy School Ankara
The British Embassy School Ankara is a co-educational, not for profit, international school located in Ankara, capital of The Republic of Turkey. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, most recently in April 2022 when the school achieved an 'Excellent' rating for pupil's academic achievement and personal development.
First established in 1959, the school occupies a site on the grounds of the British embassy and currently hosts around 200 pupils aged 3-14. From September 2024 the school will open its first Year 10 cohort.
The school was founded in order to provide an education to expatriate families living in Ankara, although it does accept students from the local population as well. Although a relatively small school, it is able to boast of a wide range of different teaching and recreational facilities, including an indoor sports arena and numerous modern classrooms.
The British Embassy School Ankara follows the English National Curriculum for English and Maths, as well as the International Primary and Middle curriculums. As a result, the school offers numerous high-quality core subjects as well as some wider options. From September 2024 this will also include iGCSE provision.
The school teaches in English, and provides proper support for students speaking English as a second or third language. There is also support provided for students with additional learning needs.
The British Embassy School is an active member of IAPs, COBIS and the Black Sea Schools Group.
Headteacher
Mrs. Charlotte Molloy
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