Teacher jobs in Saket, Delhi

JobTitle: Music Teacher

Reports to: Curriculum Leader- Music

Role:

• Teachers create a warm fostering environment in the classroom that facilitates learning.

• Teachers help impart knowledge to their students as per the defined curriculum.

• Teachers mentor and nurture students and role model desirable progressive social attitudes and behaviour.

• Teachers work closely with other teachers in their Curriculum Area, their Curriculum Leaders, Key Stage Leaders and other the school leadership to ensure optimal student learning and teaching.

Key Accountabilities :

Planning and preparing for students’ learning:

• Plan appropriately using knowledge and understanding of The British School Context.

• Keep abreast of contemporary pedagogical approaches and work to implement best practice.

• Possess appropriate content knowledge.

• Have an understanding of students’ needs and abilities and design appropriate learning experiences.

• Identify appropriate learning outcomes for students.

• Plan and implement effective assessment for/of learning which enhances outcomes for students.

Creating an effective learning environment:

• Create a respectful classroom environment.

• Establish an effective rapport with students and colleagues.

• Establish a culture for learning.

• Establish and maintain effective classroom management.

• Manage individual student behaviour.

• Manage physical space.

• Support students socially, emotionally and academically.

• Reinforce and reward positive behaviours.

• Be responsible for the proper storage and maintenance of musical instruments, classroom equipment and the upkeep of the specialist music rooms.

• Understand and implement the Health and Safety policies of the school and the department to ensure a safe working environment for students and teachers.

• Maintain stock register and do annual stock check ensuring a record of any breakage/resources.

• Liaise with the CL to order equipment and consumables.

• Take cover lesson and break/dispersal/bus duties according to the school policy.

Teaching and learning:

• Communicate clearly.

• Use effective questioning and discussion techniques.

• Engage and motivate students in their learning.

• Provide feedback to students in a timely and developmental fashion.

• Meet individual needs through effective differentiation.

• Use technology effectively to support teaching and learning.

• Use resources effectively to support student learning.

• Incorporate the TBS Learner Profile attributes in their teaching.

• Take specialist instrument afternoon activities classes as required.

• Assist selected IGCSE and IB music classes (by providing individialised specialist instructions and accompaniment).

• Attend all department meetings and workshops.

• Contribute towards the development of Curriculum Area.

• Be responsible with a positive attitude for the facilitation of teacher/student requirements for music.

• Take pastoral care responsibilities (become class tutor/co-tutor).

• Participate and contribute to the school events.

• Support audio-video recordings for music exams, festivals and assemblies

Professional values and behaviours:

• Appreciate the diversity of TBS cultures and be sensitive to the needs and perceptions of the international community.

• Reflect on teaching and learning to improve practice.

• Maintain accurate records.

• Know and understand school policies.

• Communicate with stakeholders in a timely fashion.

• Contribute to student life.

• Contribute to professional learning networks where appropriate.

• Grow and develop professionally within the British School context.

• Show professionalism at all times with all stakeholder groups.

• Support colleagues.

• Put the needs of students first.

• Meet all deadlines.

• Understand and work to implement the school’s mission and values.

• Always maintain high ethical standards and display integrity.

Personal Attributes :

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Behaviour management skills.

• Passion for teaching.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Willingness to take on added responsibilities.

Qualification

• Graduate or Post-Graduate- ability to read/write and teach using Western staff notation.

• Specialist instrument experience/practitioner.

Experience

• Preferably 3 + years teaching experience in an international school.