Report to: Principal
Interface with: Faculty, staff, students, parents, colleagues, members of the leadership team, and the
general school community
Roles and Responsibilities - Teaching and Learning
• To plan, prepare and deliver an academic music programme which facilitates an active learning experience
for all children, in line with the mission and objectives of HTNIA
• To assess, track and evaluate levels of progress and provide feedback to ensure that each child has the
opportunity to succeed
• To manage the classroom environment so that it supports and encourages learning
• To always set high expectations, which motivate, challenge and encourage children
• To identify and meet children’s varying needs
• To work towards developing the best combination of Chinese and international learning in a bilingual
context
• To ensure outstanding pastoral care and that all safeguarding policies are followed
Roles and Responsibilities - Communication and Cooperation
• To work cooperatively and supportively with all colleagues
• To develop supportive and productive relationships with parents
• To participate in departmental, school based and parental meetings
• To maintain and keep assessment data on children and report on their activity
• To participate in supervisory duties shared by colleagues
• To participate in the co-curricular life of the school
• To support the school’s image and profile
MUSIC PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
• Quality degree from an established university
• PGCE/QTS or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
• 2 or more years of full time, school-based teaching experience
• Excellent working knowledge of a K-12 communicative music curriculum
• Strong design instincts and conceptual thinking skills
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with children who have English as an additional language
Personal Qualities
• Ability to inspire children with a love of learning
• Ability to develop and challenge all children so that each child can achieve their best in Music
• Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of working within an international school
community
• Willingness to contribute at all aspects of school life
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
• Good administrative, organisational and communication skills
• Positive team-player with a can-do attitude and sense of humour
PACKAGE
• Competitive salary scale based on experience and qualifications
• Housing allowance
• Comprehensive medical cover for teacher, spouse and dependants
• Annual flight allowance for teacher, spouse and dependants
• Relocation allowance
• Annual City Allowance
• Full remission for tuition fees in accordance with HT policies