Teacher of Music in the Junior School
St George's British International School
Italy
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 22 January 2018
Job overview
Job Purpose: To teach music throughout the Junior School from EYFS to KS2 as a specialist subject.
Responsibilities: The post- holder will:
Support the vision, positive ethos and policies of the whole school and raise standards of teaching, learning and attainment of all pupils in Music education.
Develop and enhance children’s musical experiences.Work collaboratively within the Music department to plan transition projects between Key
Stages, especially KS2 to KS3, to create progression and continuity throughout the three sectors of the school.
Provide and co-ordinate extra-curricular Music activities in the Junior School, training the choir, teaching and training the orchestra and other groups.
Plan and arrange scores and musical repertoire suitable for the vast range of abilities. Plan and organise concerts and assemblies throughout the academic year.
Aims To enhance young children’s learning through music, ensuring every child gains in musical experience, appreciation and ability during their time in the Junior School.
Junior Music Teacher Person Specification Essential
- A good Honours graduate with excellent teaching skills
- Outstanding communication skills
- A strong drive for improvement
- High expectations of oneself, the team and the pupils
- Energy, enthusiasm and commitment
- Flexibility, resilience under pressure, reliability and integrity
- Excellent relationships and interpersonal skills when working with pupils, colleagues, parents and others.
- An excellent understanding of musical pedagogy and a range of methodology in order to provide a variety of learning experiences and progression throughout the Junior School, from EYFS to KS2
- Ability to organise oneself in such a way that musical leadership within the Junior School is effective
- Ability to delegate in such a way that tasks are achieved and targets are met with regard to whole school events.
Junior Music Teacher Person Specification Desirable
- Previous experience gained in a class-based primary Music
teacher role - An ability to teach creatively and encourage the development of music skills.
- Experience of teaching the National Curriculum and the
- Foundation Stage Curriculum (Early Learning Goals) with regard to Music.
- Positive outlook and a good sense of humour
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
How to Apply
Closing date for applications Monday 22nd January 2018
Shortlist interview date Commencing immediately after closing date
Job reference number TEJSMU2018
Short listing will commence immediately after the closing date. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Please complete and the application form available at http://www.stgeorge.school.it/Employment, continuing on a separate sheet if necessary, and email it to jobs@stgeorge.school.it, inserting the job
reference TEJSMU2018 in the title of the email.
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About St George's British International School
Welcome to St Georgeʼs British International School - Established 1958.
We are delighted that you are considering applying for a position at St Georgeʼs. We are one of the leading and most academically successful British International Schools in Europe, with a rich history of providing a world-class education to expatriate and internationally minded families in one of the worldʼs most iconic cities.
Our Vision is to be the best International School in Europe where all learners discover their passion and purpose, developing the character, skills and confidence to make a difference in the world. Our Mission is to ensure that all learners become the best version of themselves, in an environment of collaboration, respect and kindness. We focus on the inspirational teaching and holistic development of highly committed, aspirational and resilient learners. Everyone contributes to our happy and welcoming school community where strong relationships and cooperation lead to exceptional learning.
Our Founding Values are Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence. We are an internationally diverse community where differences are respected and celebrated. We are a welcoming community where all pupils, alumni, staff and parents are encouraged to thrive, feel safe and belong. We are a hugely ambitious community where all learners are challenged to strive for excellence in all that they do.
Be A Part of Our Special Community
Our incredible pupils - uniquely in Rome - come from 100 different countries and this infuses our school with vibrancy, inclusivity, tolerance, respect and support. Our highly qualified team of teachers includes many leading educationalists and experts in their field who inspire the pupils to genuinely be the best they can be.
We are dedicated to not only recruiting and retaining the best teachers, but also to ensuring that we constantly develop and improve the education that they provide for our pupils through a focus on training, coaching, research and innovation. Our close links with the worldʼs highest performing and most aspirational universities ensure that our Georgians are filled with ambition and have the highest possible expectations for their future.
Our programme of co-curricular activities allows pupils to develop a wide range of interests beyond the curriculum. Our sports facilities are without parallel in the city. Our performing arts and music productions are breathtaking in both their ambition and scope. And, perhaps not surprisingly for a school with such close links to the cityʼs diplomatic community, we have consistently excelled on the international stage in our Model United Nations endeavours.
With two campuses - a Junior School in the heart of Rome and a Junior and Senior School based in La Storta in the cityʼs northern suburbs, the school is seeking exceptional team members who can contribute to the exciting next phase of our development.
School Accolades
- Specialist Provision Provider of the Year, TES Awards for International Schools (Shortlisted for April 2024)
- Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2023 Examination Session)
- COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching,Governance) (2023)
- Top 125 Schools in the World: Schools Index by Carfax (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
St Georgeʼs British International School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults. Every member of staff employed at St Georgeʼs has a responsibility to safeguard. St Georgeʼs endeavours to provide a safe and welcoming environment where all staff and learners are respected and valued.
The schoolʼs Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, applicable to all employees, includes the procedures for spotting and reporting child protection concerns, the role of Designated Safeguarding Leads, procedures, actions, referral processes and support measures.
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