Music - Teacher

Job Description Job Purpose To deliver high-quality Music teaching, ensuring effective curriculum implementation, student progress, assessment, and enrichment opportunities while developing students' musical skills, creativity, confidence, and appreciation of music. Internal & External Interactions Principal, Vice Principal, Head of Department, school staff, students, parents, and relevant external music providers. Key Accountabilities • Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons aligned with the school curriculum. • Assess and monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback. • Develop students' musical knowledge, performance, creativity, and confidence. • Support school concerts, performances, competitions, assemblies, and musical events. • Conduct and support choirs, bands, ensembles, or other musical activities. • Maintain and safely use musical instruments, equipment, and resources. • Identify and support students with musical talent through enrichment opportunities. • Maintain effective classroom management and a positive learning environment. • Collaborate with the Music Department and wider school team. Skills Description Qualifications / Knowledge • Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field. • Recognised teaching qualification preferred. • Good knowledge of Music curriculum, theory, performance, and practical teaching. Skills • Strong musical and teaching skills. • Good English communication and classroom management skills. • Ability to engage and motivate students. • Good organisational and teamwork skills. Experience Previous experience teaching Music in a school environment. Middle East experience is an advantage. GEMS Safeguarding GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection. Show more Show less

Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons aligned with the school curriculum. Assess and monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback. Develop students' musical knowledge, performance, creativity, and confidence. Support school concerts, performances, competitions, assemblies, and musical events. Conduct and support choirs, bands, ensembles, or other musical activities. Maintain and safely use musical instruments, equipment, and resources. Identify and support students with musical talent through enrichment opportunities. Maintain effective classroom management and a positive learning environment. Collaborate with the Music Department and wider school team.