Secondary Music Teacher

ISP Principles

Our focus begins and ends with our children and students. Their success is intrinsically linked to our own. Ensuring their wellbeing and safety is paramount, and we are dedicated to identifying and addressing any safeguarding and Health & Safety concerns diligently.

We treat everyone with care and respect. We foster an environment where we support one another, celebrate our differences, and promote the well-being of ourselves and those around us.

We operate with efficiency. Our efforts are directed toward the most impactful initiatives. We adhere to school policies and procedures while reflecting the collective values of our community.

We practice financial responsibility. Our financial decisions are made thoughtfully, considering the needs of our students, children, and educational institutions.

We are committed to continuous learning. Our drive for improvement fuels our engagement with both personal and professional development and enhances school progress.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of role

Inspire students in the subject you teach, enhancing their enjoyment and success in learning.

Responsible to The Head of Primary, Head of Secondary, and Cambridge Principal for all aspects of the role.

Responsible for

The designated students in assigned Music classes.

Responsibilities

Actively promote and support the BCIS Mission, Vision, and Values.

Align teaching practices with the BCIS Learning Principles within the Music learning environment.

Implement all school policies relevant to staff and students.

Key tasks

Learning and teaching

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

- Ensure that all planning and preparation addresses the individual needs of every student.

- Utilize a diverse range of teaching and learning strategies in line with the BCIS Learning Principles to achieve curricular objectives and meet the needs of all students through differentiation and group focus.

- Foster a learning environment that embodies the BCIS Learning Principles.

- Provide regular feedback and ensure work is marked and assessed according to School and Subject Policies, including assessment for learning (AfL) practices.

- Analyze assessment outcomes and utilize this data to guide planning for individual learners and classes collectively.

- Assign homework routinely, as relevant to the subject, in accordance with the school's Homework Policy, to reinforce and expand students' learning while encouraging them to take ownership of their education.

- Take responsibility for the assessment, documentation, and reporting of student progress, adhering to school and subject policies.

- Organize field trips and events that relate to the subject matter to enrich students' learning experiences.

- Ensure suitable cover work is prepared for absences from school.

- Provide coverage for absent colleagues as reasonably, fairly, and equitably required.

Communication

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

- Communicate and collaborate effectively with EAL teachers to ensure a seamless transition from the immersion program to Music classes.

- Work cooperatively with learning support/SEN teachers.

- Promote and facilitate positive relationships between home and school.

- Report to parents during parent consultation meetings and through end-of-year reports.

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

Professional Development

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

- Actively pursue opportunities for CPD/professional learning to stay informed about current best practices in the UK and globally.

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

- Participate in whole-school vertical meetings between primary and secondary staff.

- Provide relevant CPD/professional learning for colleagues as needed.

General

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

- Assume responsibility for Health and Safety matters in your teaching area and report any hazards, ensuring adequate safety measures are in place for students.

- Adhere to the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times.

- Address all behavior issues according to 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 dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

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

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to fostering an inclusive culture by attracting, developing, and retaining top 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.