School Music Teacher - Primary and Middle Years Programme ( Years 7-9)

ICS is an international school in Milan providing an international IB education to students aged 3 – 15  (IPC, MYP). The school will grow to include the IB diploma in years 12 and 13. The school is an exciting school with a fully inclusive and international community of families. The teaching language is English and all staff are expected to be fluent in English. 

ICS has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS checks/Overseas Police Checks and Prohibition check. During interview all candidates will be asked to talk through their applications, including periods when they were not working. ICS is committed to equal opportunities. 

CONTEXT 

This job is located at ICS Milan,across the range of school sites where the post holder will be responsible for planning, delivery and monitoring classes of our young learners. 

The post holder will play a full role in the everyday life of the school, including safeguarding, duties, cover, meetings and extra-curricular activities. 

MAIN OBJECTIVE 

To provide a rigorous music curriculum following the philosophy of the IPC and MYP by integrating music skills and knowledge into the units of inquiry with a balance with stand-alone teaching. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

•  BA in Music or Bmus

• Teaching qualification  (PGCE /QTS)

Desirable 

▪  EFL/ESL qualifications 

• ▪  SEN/Special Education Qualification 

• ▪  First Aid qualifications 

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience teaching at primary and middle years level

• Experience of maximising the academic and personal achievement of students in music 

• Demonstrates a vision of the Music curriculum and has the ability to manage change to reach desired goals

Desirable 

• ▪  Experience teaching the PYP 

• ▪  Experience teaching within an  integrated curriculum 

• ▪  Experience of International Education 

• ▪  Two years teaching post qualification with the appropriate age level 

• ▪  Experience teaching students with Special Educational Needs 

Essential

• Mother tongue level in written and spoken English  

• Ability to provide dynamic, motivational, learner centred, trans-disciplinary classroom activities 

• Has the ability to play piano, keyboard or guitar and accompany group of students 

• High level of communication, teaching and presentation skills 

• Strong ICT skills 

• Ability to differentiate lessons to a variety of learning styles and ability levels 

• High level of time management skills 

• Ability to maintain appropriate standards of discipline in classroom 

• Ability to teach/coach/supervise extra- curricular activities 

• Ability to show initiative and contribute

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Understanding of other cultures 

• Understanding of equal opportunities policies, and the impact that such a policy has on a class of students 

• Knowledge of a variety of pedagogical approaches, and ability to apply each one as and when required

Desirable 

▪ Knowledge of the IPC, IB MYP

▪ Knowledge of mixed culture teaching and learning 

Candidates should be well-qualified, committed to high standards, interested in using innovative approaches to learning and enthusiastic about promoting international understanding. 

Post starts September 1, 2020  we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

All applicants must hold a European Passport or be authorized to work in Italy, and hold a full and complete DBS/CRB check.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES 

Strong commitment to child protection and safeguarding 

• Commitment to the IB Programme and philosophy 

• Commitment to continuing professional and personal development 

• Demonstrates enthusiasm about the subject which inspires students, colleagues and parents 

Please complete your application via TES and indicate at least two referees.