Music Teacher (Primary Section)

Music Teacher (Primary Section)

Immediate start!

Rainbow International School, Kampala is a 3 – 18-year-old co-educational day and boarding school serving a mixture of expatriate and Ugandan families based in Kampala, wider Uganda and the East African region. 

Qualifications / Skills Experience:

● Qualification in Music e.g. B.A. in Music and B.Ed. / PGCE / QTS/ PGDE in the relevant subject area

● A working knowledge of Google Suite and the confidence to use technology in the classroom to support and enhance learning

● Able to play and teach musical instruments like the violin, piano, viola, guitar

● Committed to participating in extracurricular activities and being an active participant in the broader life of the school

● Must have proven ability/success in teaching EYFS (Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception) and Primary (Elementary, Junior) level students both individually and in groups

● Previous experience in an International School is an advantage (a minimum of 2 years)

● To have sound knowledge and practice of the National Curriculum for England. Knowledge of the International Primary Curriculum would be an advantage

● Language: Fluent English required in written and spoken elements 

● Ability to teach the theory of music and to play some classical and contemporary music instruments

Previous experience in an International school is an advantage

Complete the TES online application form and insert your application letter under the Supporting Statement section of the form.  Attach (as a supporting document) a detailed CV (with passport photo on the front page of the CV). In your CV, please include the names and contact details of three professional /work related referees, one of whom must be your current Head of School/Principal   All applications should be addressed to the Principal (Mr. Derek Jones) and sent to applications@risu.sc.ug

Please DO NOT attach or enclose copies of certificates, vaccination cards or recommendation letters at this point. 

For more information about the school please visit our website – www.risu.sc.ug and our Facebook page.

Closing date:  Sunday, 31st October 2021. *We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date for the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

*The successful candidate will be required to have a Covid19 vaccination card and National ID (for Ugandan) or passport (for non-Ugandan).

Rainbow International School Uganda is a safer recruitment school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening and rigorous background checks (including contacting previous employers). Successful candidates will be asked for a valid ICPC/Interpol check or the equivalent police certificate of good conduct from the country of current residence and/or employment, notarised copies of relevant academic documents and a pre-employment fit for work certificate. 

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer (EOE)