Primary and Middle School Music Teacher - Guangzhou, 中国 - Fettes College Guangzhou

描述

Fettes College is one of the UK's foremost independent co-educational boarding and day schools. Situated in Edinburgh, a city rich in history, learning and culture, Fettes College is a centre of educational excellence, a reputation it has held for one hundred and fifty years.

Fettes College Guangzhou (FCG), opened in September 2020, as the first overseas campus of Fettes College. The new school is closely linked to Fettes College and shares its ethos and vision: to provide the highest quality holistic, and broad-based education that will stretch and challenge its students, equipping them with the qualifications, skills and personal qualities that enable them to flourish and succeed at school and beyond.

Fettes College Guangzhou is located on a spacious, world-class campus in Zengcheng, bordered by forests and hills, and yet is within one hour's drive of Guangzhou city centre and Baiyun International Airport. The campus has been designed with flair and imagination to capture the unique character and features of Fettes' Edinburgh campus.

The duties of a ​Primary School & Middle School Expat Music Teacher​ at Fettes College Guangzhou are as follows:

In liaison with, and under guidance from the Head of Performing Arts Academy, plan and teach lessons and units of work in Primary School and Middle School.

Work with the Head of Performing Arts to lead on the school's choir programme and CCA that meet the needs and interests of students across the whole school.

Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Music and across the wider school through sharing resources and good practice.

A strong commitment to coordinating and contributing to music events & activities organised by Performing Arts Academy.

Ensure that safeguarding, health and safety, and all other College policies are known, understood and embedded into practice.

Be responsible for planning and facilitating creative and engaging learning with students,

in a nurturing and safe environment.

Ensure that the learning environment is a place of full inclusivity, differentiating learning to support individual needs.

Planning collaboratively, in the context of FCG Primary School and Middle School curriculum, to build on student knowledge and expertise and emphasize connections between curriculum areas.

Assess students learning and progress on an ongoing basis and use assessments to inform planning.

Fill in Orders and Reports in accordance with guidelines.

Have a keen focus on the approaches to learning taken by students, creating an engaging learning environment where they can learn independently, challenge their own thinking, think creatively and solve problems.

Develop excellent relationships with parents and the wider community, through effective

communication.

Have and develop further a range of techniques to cater for English Language Learners.

Challenge each student to be the best they can be, supporting them to reach their full potential.

Be committed to the ongoing development of a holistic, student-centred curriculum, drawing on best practice from around the world.

Effectively support each student's personal, social and emotional development.

Participate fully in the life of the school, including any co-curricular activities.

Do duties to supervise students during break time. Do evening prep duty to supervise and help boarders with homework once a week.

Support school admissions and marketing events on weekends occasionally.

Organize subject assembly to showcase student learning on request.

Participate in school events such as parent meetings that may occur outside of normal working hours.

Ensure classroom is an engaging learning space.

Update the display regularly.

Professional Development

Engage in effective self- review of professional practice, within teams and with the support of the School Leadership Team.

Participate in ongoing professional development including but not limited to IB workshops,

subject teaching trainings, safeguarding trainings and etc.

Show an awareness of current pedagogy and curriculum development in international education.

Always aim to push the professional limits and to try something new.

Show accountability by setting professional learning targets according to the developmental needs of the school and College.

Requirements of the role:

University degree with major in Music and a recognized teaching qualification (such as PGCE, BEd, MEd).

A minimum of 2 years classroom experience

Passionate about working with students and an ability to engage them in the process of learning.

Ability to listen to others (students, parents and colleagues) always showing respect for their ideas.

Ability to proactively solve problems that arise.

Be collaborative and able to work as part of a team.

Willingness to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the PYP, MYP and CNC (Chinese National Curriculum).

Excellent vocal or keyboard skills are preferred.

An ability to promote each student's learning through constant formative assessment within the classroom.

Strong organization skills.

Effective use of ICT in all aspects of learning and teaching.

Understanding and commitment to safeguarding children.

Involvement in co-curricular programmes.

Experience of working in an international school is preferred .

Experience of teaching through Inquiry, and having a good understanding of what this means/ looks like in the classroom is preferred.

Application Process

All applications must consist of the following completed documents:

• Letter of application (maximum one and a half sides, Garamond 12) addressed to . Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.

• CV (maximum four sides) naming two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. This should be attached to your electronic application.

Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered and Fettes College Guangzhou reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the process:

Applications will be considered upon receipt and selected candidates will be invited to interview in the coming weeks.

Interviews

Candidates selected for interview will be invited to interview with the Head of College or other senior leaders to discuss their experience and interest in the role. Depending on your location, interviews will be conducted in the following cities or via video conference:

• Guangzhou, China

Safeguarding

Fettes College Guangzhou is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice, and all appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references as well as identity and criminal record checks.

We look forward to receiving your application.