Elementary School Music Teacher

St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) is a Lasallian International School (3 to 18 years). We teach the UK National Curriculum, with the exception of Singapore Maths. The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is used as a vehicle for teaching cross-curricular units. The school has an emphasis upon research-based teaching pedagogy and a character- programme, based on the Virtues Project and inspired by the school’s Lasallian heritage. This includes service learning initiatives, and a holistic approach to sport, music and the arts.

SJIIM is seeking an Elementary Music Teacher in a strategic and creative role, which covers both the practical creation and delivery of an engaging Music curriculum whilst establishing and developing the profile of Music in the wider school environment. This person will be responsible for supporting children’s achievement and wellbeing through the promotion of quality education within the classroom, in co-curricular activities and in partnership with the Head of Elementary School Music. They will play a key role in shaping the future direction of Performing Arts in the Elementary School, working with the wider Performing Arts staff members.

The successful candidate will uphold the school values, and put pupils‘ wellbeing and character development at the heart of learning. They will be responsible for promoting high quality education for all students in an inclusive setting, showing respect for all within our community.

Requirements: We are looking for a committed, passionate and knowledgeable professional who will work proactively to ensure the best possible teaching of music.

Responsibility:

• To teach pupils assigned to your class within the school, promoting high quality learning and character development
• To promote the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJII Malaysia
• Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reports meet the expectations of the school
• Demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge and support the development of the music curriculum
• To contribute to and further develop our co curricular music programme
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards professional development
• To actively contribute to wider school development and growth

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, state of the art environment
• A caring, inclusive Lasallian school committed to holistic education
• A school-wide commitment to accelerating and deepening pupils’ learning
• A highly effective team committed to supporting each other
• Excellent professional development opportunities to support the delivery of cutting edge practice
• Competitive teachers’ pay and conditions

SJII Malaysia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore, be subject to a DBS check.

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How To Apply:

1. Complete the application form at this link.
2. A letter of application (maximum 2 pages)
3. A curriculum vitae

Send the above to joinus@sji-international.edu.my Please indicate clearly in the subject portion of the email which post you are applying for.