Music Teacher
About This Role
ROLE SUMMARY:
Northfields International School is an esteemed independent co-educational day school located in Mauritius, offering an English-medium education to over 1300 students aged 18 months to 18 years. Renowned for its traditional values and a nurturing atmosphere, Northfields emphasizes the holistic growth of each student. The institution fosters excellence and leadership skills through a challenging academic curriculum complemented by an array of extracurricular and service-based programs. Northfields is dedicated to motivating our diverse learning community to positively influence the world as engaged global citizens.
The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold land and features various subject classrooms, specialized science laboratories, computer suites, art studios, as well as designated rooms for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. The school provides internationally recognized educational programs and qualifications, including Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The educational journey starts with the Reggio Emilia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students in Primary School can transition to Secondary School, where they engage in a 5-year Cambridge curriculum from Years 7-11, culminating in the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Sixth Form students then pursue the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A levels.
In addition to being an authorized IB World School, Northfields' quality is enhanced by its accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and its membership in the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). The school is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for its Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School, and with the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for its Secondary School.
We are looking to hire a Music Teacher to join our team in August 2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Design and implement lessons with defined objectives and assessments.
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Create engaging tasks to stimulate interest and build upon prior knowledge.
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Address individual student needs while maintaining lesson structure, pace, and motivation.
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Employ diverse teaching techniques, including questioning, resource selection, and study skill enhancement.
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Ensure the effective use of time, assessments, and adherence to school policies regarding discipline, behavior, and homework.
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Contribute to curriculum development by establishing clear targets and success criteria.
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Serve as a class tutor, supporting student progress and well-being.
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Take attendance, promote participation, and address individual student issues.
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Prepare reports and action plans while communicating student needs with staff.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
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A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field or a B.Ed.
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A Post Graduate Certificate of Education or an equivalent certification.
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At least 2–5 years of experience teaching Music.
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Experience utilizing ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
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Capability to set clear expectations and ambitious goals.
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A solid understanding of the relevant subject matter.
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Ability to evaluate learning effectiveness.
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Enthusiasm, creativity, and a mindset geared toward growth.
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A sincere commitment to maintaining the highest standards of student welfare.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Experience teaching IGCSE, A Level, and IBDP Programs.
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Prior experience in an international school environment.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Inspired Education Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and third parties to uphold this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be conducted before finalizing any appointment.