• Curriculum Planning and Delivery:

• Plan and teach a progressive music curriculum covering performance, listening, composition, music theory, creativity and cultural understanding.

• Deliver age-appropriate PYP music inquiry, MYP Arts/Music and DP Music learning in line with the relevant IB programme expectations.

• Develop engaging learning experiences that encourage musical exploration, critical thinking and creative expression across different age groups.

• Teaching and Learning:

• Provide engaging individual and group experiences through singing, instrumental music, ensembles, improvisation, composition and music technology.

• Differentiate teaching for varied abilities, musical backgrounds and language needs, while promoting student agency, collaboration and independent practice.

• Apply inquiry-based teaching approaches that support student-centred learning and musical development.

• Assessment and Student Progress:

• Use meaningful formative and summative assessments, including MYP Arts criteria and DP Music requirements for relevant classes.

• Provide timely, constructive feedback and support students in developing musical portfolios and demonstrating their progress.

• Monitor student achievement and adapt teaching strategies to support individual learning needs.

• Performances and Co-curricular Activities:

• Organise rehearsals, concerts, assemblies, ensembles, musical productions and other performance opportunities across the school.

• Encourage student participation in music-related extracurricular activities and school events.

• Promote safe and responsible use of instruments, rehearsal spaces, sound equipment and music technology, following safeguarding and health-and-safety policies.

• Student Support:

• Develop musical confidence, discipline, resilience, teamwork and expressive skills through supportive coaching and constructive feedback.

• Encourage students to explore their interests, pursue appropriate musical challenges and build performance or creative portfolios.

• Community Engagement:

• Communicate student achievement and progress clearly with parents, colleagues and relevant programme leaders.

• Contribute to school celebrations, cultural events, visiting artist opportunities and outreach performances as appropriate.

• Cross-Curricular Collaboration:

• Work with PYP, MYP and DP colleagues to integrate music into units of inquiry, arts projects and interdisciplinary learning.

• Collaborate with other subject teachers to develop meaningful connections between music and other curriculum areas.

• Professional Collaboration and Development:

• Collaborate with other Music and Performing Arts staff to maintain a coherent, ambitious and inclusive music programme.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant IB programme guidance, contemporary music education, safeguarding and music technologies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Performance, Composition or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.

• Recognised teaching qualification and relevant school-based music teaching experience.

• Ability to teach music across primary and secondary age groups; experience with PYP inquiry, MYP Arts and/or DP Music is preferred.

• Strong understanding of inquiry-based teaching, curriculum planning and assessment within an international school environment.

• Strong practical musicianship and confidence in leading rehearsals, performances and collaborative creative projects.

• Ability to use appropriate music software and technology to enhance teaching and learning.

• Excellent classroom management, communication, organisation and inclusive teaching skills in a multicultural school environment.

• Strong commitment to student safeguarding, wellbeing, intercultural understanding and the IB learner profile.