Secondary Music Teacher

ISP Principles

Our primary focus is on the well-being of our children and students, recognizing that their success directly influences our own. We prioritize their safety and welfare, diligently working to identify and resolve any safeguarding and Health & Safety issues.

We treat everyone with care and respect, cultivating an environment that encourages support, celebrates diversity, and promotes the well-being of ourselves and those around us.

We strive for operational efficiency, channeling our efforts into initiatives that yield significant impact. We uphold school policies and procedures that reflect the shared values of our community.

We practice financial prudence, making thoughtful financial decisions that consider the needs of our students, children, and educational institutions.

We are dedicated to lifelong learning, with a commitment to personal and professional growth that drives school advancement.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Purpose

Inspire students in your subject area, enhancing their engagement and success in learning.

Reporting Structure

You will report to the Head of Primary, Head of Secondary, and the Cambridge Principal regarding all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the designated students in your assigned Music classes.

Key Responsibilities

Learning and Teaching

- Work in collaboration with the Head of Primary, Head of Secondary, and fellow educators to plan, prepare, teach, and assess curricula as outlined by the National Curriculum of England and Wales (within an international context) and exam board standards for internal assessments and external examinations.

- Ensure that all lesson planning and preparation caters to the unique needs of every student.

- Employ a variety of teaching and learning strategies aligned with the BCIS Learning Principles to fulfill curricular objectives and accommodate the diverse needs of students through differentiation and group dynamics.

- Create a learning environment that reflects the BCIS Learning Principles.

- Provide consistent feedback and ensure that student work is marked and assessed following School and Subject Policies, including assessment for learning (AfL) practices.

- Review assessment outcomes and use this data to inform planning for individual students and classes as a whole.

- Assign homework regularly, relevant to the subject matter, in compliance with the school's Homework Policy, to reinforce and enhance students' learning while encouraging them to take ownership of their education.

- Take responsibility for assessing, documenting, and reporting on student progress, in line with school and subject policies.

- Organize field trips and events related to the subject to enrich students' educational experiences.

- Prepare suitable cover work for your absences.

- Provide coverage for absent colleagues as required, ensuring fairness and equity.

Communication

- Regularly engage with other Music department members and teachers for discussions, feedback, and planning sessions.

- Communicate and collaborate effectively with EAL teachers to ensure smooth transitions from the immersion program to Music classes.

- Work cooperatively with learning support/SEN teachers.

- Foster and facilitate positive relationships between home and school.

- Communicate with parents during consultation meetings and through end-of-year reports.

- Be available to parents at mutually agreed times as needed.

Professional Development

- Participate in the school, department, and individual review process (School Self-Evaluation).

- Actively seek out professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in the UK and globally.

- Attend meetings, workshops, and courses offered within the school to support the School Improvement Plan.

- Take part in whole-school vertical meetings involving primary and secondary staff.

- Provide relevant CPD/professional learning opportunities for colleagues as necessary.

General Duties

- Engage in organizing and running extracurricular activities and assist in planning school events, productions, and sporting events as required.

- Be responsible for Health and Safety matters in your teaching area and report any hazards, ensuring appropriate safety measures are in place for students.

- Uphold the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times.

- Address all behavior issues in accordance with the BCIS Behavior Policy.

- Supervise designated areas of the school as outlined in the Supervision Duty Rota.

- Serve as a role model for students and uphold the Staff Code of Conduct.

- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Academic Leadership Team (ALT).

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

All job holders will undergo thorough vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent for the previous ten years of employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic factors. We strongly encourage candidates who share our vision and principles and wish to contribute to ISP's success through this role to apply.