Primary Music Teacher with some KS3 – required for August 2022
Discovery Bay International School
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 16 November 2021
Job overview
Primary School Teaching Position with some KS3 – required for August 2022
Teacher of Music
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 across the campuses in addition to various practise 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 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.
We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and successful full time Primary Music teacher who is willing to commit to working in a stimulating and dynamic international educational environment. The successful applicant will be a fully qualified and experienced primary music teacher. Previous experience of teaching KS3 would be an advantage. The applicant must also have a Degree in Education or equivalent postgraduate qualification as well as recent proven experience.
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 teacher and medical and dental insurance for the employee.
Interviews will be conducted in Hong Kong and or online.
A detailed job specification can be found HERE.
To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form.
Please note: Interviews will be arranged immediately on receipt of suitable applications and the appointment may be made before the closing date.
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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