Music Teacher - Prep

Join our vibrant team at Brighton College Dubai! We are expanding and looking for outstanding teachers to come aboard in January 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent the College as an ambassador within the school and the UAE.
- Teach Music to students from FS1 to Year 4.
- Maintain a full teaching schedule, fulfill assigned duties, and lead at least two co-curricular activities each week.
- Prepare lessons and documentation for KHDA inspections and accreditation processes.

Teaching and Learning:
- Create and implement an engaging music curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum of England and the College's standards.
- Modify the curriculum to challenge students while assessing its effectiveness.
- Provide high-quality music for various College events, including assemblies, parents’ evenings, and significant celebrations.
- Oversee co-curricular music programs that offer a range of opportunities for students.
- Incorporate music into College events such as House competitions and collaborate with departments like art and drama.
- Present diverse opportunities for musical talent, including performances and competitions.
- Ensure fair assessment practices and maintain accurate record-keeping and reporting.
- Involve parents in curricular and co-curricular music initiatives.
- Support staff development and promote professional growth within the music department.
- Stay informed about educational advancements and keep up-to-date with music technology.

Professional Responsibilities:
- Actively promote music within the College and the wider community.
- Uphold College pride through exemplary standards of dress, behavior, and dedication.
- Respond promptly to communications and participate in school events.
- Responsibly manage and safeguard College resources.
- Contribute to the College’s publications and participate in self-evaluation processes.
- Build strong relationships with parents and maintain communication records.
- Be present on campus from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Complete any reasonable professional requests made by the Head Master or Head of Department.

Pastoral:
- Take a genuine interest in students' personal development and cultivate a supportive environment.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Promote the College's social, moral, and cultural values.
- Ensure adherence to College policies, including those related to Health and Safety and safeguarding.

Person Specification:
- Qualified and experienced as both a teacher and a performer.
- Dedicated to safeguarding children and enhancing pastoral care.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and capable of inspiring students.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Able to make difficult decisions and motivate excellence.
- Skilled in classroom management, assessment, and reporting.
- Trusted by parents, students, and colleagues; capable of inspiring enthusiasm for the subject.
- Committed to maintaining high academic standards and pursuing professional development.
- Engaged in learning beyond the classroom and open to innovative teaching methods.
- Flexible, patient, and possesses a good sense of humor and perspective.

The Application Process:
All applications should include the following completed documents:
1. A letter of application (to be submitted in the Supporting Statement Section of your TES application) addressed to Mr. Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai. In your letter, clearly outline your teaching experience and highlight your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.
2. A CV (maximum of 4 pages) listing two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, to be uploaded here.

Incomplete applications will not be considered, and Brighton College Dubai reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process. Given the high interest in positions at the School, applications will be acknowledged upon receipt; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted within 30 days of the application closing date.

Child Protection & Safeguarding:
Brighton College Dubai is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware that if your application is successful, a police check will be conducted in your country of origin; in the UK, a disclosure will be requested from the Disclosure and Barring Service.