Teacher (Music)

Job Description

• To be able to independently develop interesting and meaningful teaching and learning resources for the Music curriculum, including assignments that consist of instrumental techniques, scales/sight reading and music theory.
• To be able to plan and coordinate level-wide performance programmes and design enrichment activities that foster school values and character building.
• To be innovative and adaptable to design lesson plans for info-communication technology (ICT) innovations for music to cater to home-based Learning.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills in the subject(s) through the conduct of innovative lessons, effective teaching and learning approaches, and authentic learning experiences e.g. outdoor/field-based learning activities, attachments, internships, competitions etc.
• To assess students’ learning and monitor their performance closely.
• To provide the necessary remediation support, including after-school support, to enable students to make good progress in learning.
• To manage classroom and student activities well and ensure that students’ learning is effective.
• To conduct and facilitate character & citizenship education as a Form Teacher and provide effective pastoral care and guidance to students, including working closely with parents/guardians, school counsellors and/or relevant organisations.
• To plan and conduct co-curricular activities in support of students’ character and leadership development.
• To undertake department duties e.g. planning and conducting programmes and events, procurement of resources, monitoring and maintaining department inventories and facilities etc.

Job Requirements

• Relevant degree and teaching qualification, e.g. from National Institute of Education (NIE). Relevant work experience will be an added advantage.
• Able to identify with the learning needs of N(T) students.
• Strong passion for helping N(T) students develop as confident and purposeful individuals.
• Able to build rapport with students in order to motivate and encourage them.
• Innovative and resourceful e.g. able to use a variety of teaching methods including multi-media to engage N(T) students in learning.
• Strong sense of integrity, personal drive and initiative, commitment and team spirit.
• Caring, responsible and driven.
• Have a growth mindset and is able to receive feedback constructively.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team to contribute proactively to the department’s programmes.