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Teacher of High School and Middle School Music
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- Teach general High School and Middle School Music classes in a concept-based learning environment (training provided)
- Employ a wide variety of learning and teaching strategies including the use of new technologies to make learning both effective and enjoyable.
- Be supportive of a child-centred approach to learning, able to nurture high levels of student agency.
- Work collaboratively with the Music team to plan lessons and further develop the curriculum.
- Experienced in adapting learning to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
- Be actively involved in the wide and varied Music Activities Programme on offer.
- Work collaboratively to assist students in sharing their learning through performances and productions.
- Work with a high degree of flexibility and be positive towards taking on a variety of roles and responsibilities across age groups in a complex and dynamic department.
- Be willing to teach a variety of musical styles and cultures in both vocal and instrumental contexts.
- Maintain student records as required; assess, observe, record and report on student progress, including various approaches to reporting to parents.
- Attend educational visits; residential and day trips as required.
- Be genuinely interested in making a positive and proactive contribution to the wider life of the school.
- Ensure excellent lines of communication with parents through online learning platforms as well as face to face.
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- A relevant degree, a recognized teaching qualification or certification and considerable teaching experience are expected.
- A committed and creative practitioner, you will be reflective on your own teaching and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative practice to raise achievement.
- Willing and eager to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service.
- On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service, though this generally translates to 4 in the Music Department.
- Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, enthusiastic participation in and delivery of Professional Learning is expected.
- The College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in Outdoor Education experiences which are relevant to their students and will also occasionally volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.