Teacher of Music

The postholder must have the flexibility and experience to teach across the range of MYP year groups, while the ability to offer music at DP will be an advantage.

As a Malvern College teacher the postholder will play a full role in the school’s curricular, co-curricular and pastoral programmes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for a range of MYP Music classes, supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all children in each class;
• Work closely with the MYP Coordinator, Housem and MYP colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the MYP programmes and to design and implement a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum;
• Plan and deliver lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation;
• Contribute to collaborative learning at all levels of school life;
• Create inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect;
• Select relevant resources and digital tools to support and enhance learning;
• Develop appropriate assessment tasks, providing timely and effective feedback that enhances pupil learning;
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a professional manner;
• Write formal reports;
• Provide appropriate pastoral support as and when necessary; 
• Contribute to the school’s House system;
• Attend Parents’ Meetings, Open Mornings, Admissions Days and CPD as appropriate; 
• Play an active role in the school’s co-curricular programme; 
• Assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the Headmaster or Head of School

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Music;
• A recognised teaching qualification for the required age range (e.g. B.Ed., PGCE).
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience;
• Previous experience of teaching the IB MYP is preferred, although outstanding candidates without prior IB experience will be considered.
• An appreciation of the IB Philosophy is required; prior IB training is required before taking up post at minimum Category 1 level;
• Ability to communicate with pupils, colleagues and parents, and to build strong relationships with all members of the school community;
• Ability to work collaboratively;
• Familiarity with various teaching resources including, where appropriate, digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning;
• Sensitivity to the cultural differences found in Hong Kong and the willingness to develop and maintain a cross-cultural approach to work.

Contract Type: Full time

Start date: August 2023

Closing date: Interviews will be on a rolling basis and as such early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview via Zoom/Teams or in person. Candidates may be contacted at any stage after submitting their applications.

Malvern College Hong Kong exists to provide a quality all round education for students and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks. Please note that we will need to take up the references provided in your application form prior to interview.

Please contact hr@malverncollege.org.hk for any queries about this role. Please note that a CV will not be accepted in place of the online application form.

For further information about Malvern College Hong Kong, please visit our website at http://www.malverncollege.org.hk/. To find out more about the Malvern College International family, please visit www.malverncollegeinternational.org