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Primary Music Teacher

Primary Music Teacher

Discovery Bay International School

Hong Kong

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
28 April 2018

Job overview

Music is a vital and thriving part of the life of Discovery Bay International School. All students are encouraged and supported in the development of performance skills, musical understanding and a lifelong love of music.  A popular peripatetic programme further extends our students' musical opportunities.

There are three dedicated Music classrooms in addition to various practice rooms.  Facilities are well resourced with students having access to a wide range of instruments as well as iMac computers installed with music composition and editing software.  

Performance opportunities ranged from formal concerts to the recent Song 2 Rock Mob and Battle of the Bands.  Students and teachers also have the opportunity to attend overseas performance trips and collaboration workshops with other FOBISIA schools around South East Asia. 

Beyond the curriculum, there are many opportunities for participation in extracurricular activities, such as Orchestra, Wind Band, Chamber Ensemble, Primary and Secondary Choirs, Chinese Drumming Group and Rock Bands.  

The Primary School’s distinction lies in the emphasis placed upon small class sizes, a personalised approach to student learning, and the pursuit of creativity and innovation. Our Primary Music teachers know their students well and are able to individualise their support and programmes according to the needs of each student. 

Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package; posts include cash, housing and professional development allowances, a gratuity of 18.75%, full remuneration of school fees for one child per family, and medical and dental insurance for the employee.

Interviews will be conducted in Hong Kong and via Skype.

A detailed job specification and the application procedure can be found at dbis.hk/dbisjobs

Closing date for applications:  11 May 2018

SAFEGUARDING
   Discovery Bay International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment.  In accordance with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, all posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.

About Discovery Bay International School

Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is a very special international community school. Situated in the heart of the wonderful community of Discovery Bay, our students enjoy a distinctive learning journey that begins in Early Years, progresses to Primary and culminates in the Secondary section. The DBIS student experience is characterised by a highly personalised learning environment, small class sizes, creative approaches to teaching and learning, and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Currently there are around 1,000 students at the school. At the heart of our educational philosophy are the values of care, kindness, respect and compassion. Our talented teachers aim to ensure every student is known, supported and encouraged to reach their individual potential. We are a learning community committed to the constant pursuit of excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our students.


Safeguarding
Discovery Bay International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. All posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.

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Applications closed