ISA Liwan International School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Music Teacher. Experience with Alevel/IB is advantageous. We are looking for a candidate who is collaborative and willing to be involved in all aspects of the school.

Child protection

ISA Liwan School is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children and young adults under the duty of our care. We would expect all staff to share this same commitment and to this end pre-employment background checks will be taken before any appointment is confirmed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in area assigned to teach

• Full teaching qualifications/credentials

• Minimum of 3 years full-time teaching experience

• Evidence of continuous professional development

• IBPYP experience or oversea teaching experience is preferred

Role Responsibilities

Pedagogy

• Use inquiry-based teaching to develop natural curiosity and agency of students

• Focus on conceptual understanding to support students in developing their ideas

• Use local and global contexts to establish the relevance of the curriculum

• Provide differentiated learning experiences to meet the needs of all learners

• Focus on effective teamwork and collaboration

• Use diverse assessment to improve teaching and learning

• Use effective information technology to aid and extend learning and teaching

Curriculum Implementation

• Engage with the construction, implementation and refinement of related subject curriculum

• Contribute to the construction, implementation and development of PYP curriculum

• Participate in collaborative planning organized by grade group and subject group

• Be responsible with the subject-specific and transdisciplinary teaching

• Be committed to effective assessment based on the school assessment policy

Learning culture

• Create positive and dynamic school cultures

• Be cross-cultural competent, communicate based on understanding, respect, openness and inclusiveness

• Create safe, caring and encouraging learning community

• Contribute to and participate in continuous professional development activities

• Participate fully in school staff meetings to contribute to the development of school

Pastoral care

• Actively support the social, emotional and physical well-being of learners

• Develop the good habits and agency of learners

• Be responsible as a mentor

• Support Consulting Center for the whole-person development of learners

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with parents

Other duties & responsibilities

• Contribute to co-curriculum, including clubs and summer(winter) camp

• Participate in the field trips and other outreach activities

• Contribute, where required, to marketing activities

• Perform other duties or responsibilities allocated by school

Person Specifications

• Life-long learner with passion for education

• International mindedness and intercultural competency

• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

• Good spoken and written in English language