Music Teacher (brass specialist)

• Closing date for Applications: 17th of October 2024, 23:59 Madrid time
Shortlisting and interviews: week of the 21st of October

• Early Years where approximately 400 pupils from Pre-Nursery to Reception, (age 2 to 5) follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and 130 Year 1 pupils start Key Stage 1. Children also develop their Spanish language skills,
• Primary where approximately 700 pupils from Year 2 to Year 6 follow the English National Curriculum and the Spanish Language and Culture curriculum.
• Secondary where approximately 700 pupils from Year 7 to Year 11 follow the English National Curriculum and the Spanish Language and Culture curriculum finishing with IGCSE and International GCSEs in a wide range of subjects and approximately 250 pupils complete their Bi Bac® (Bilingual Baccalaureate). This is our unique Sixth Form programme . Year after year 100% of our students go on to Top World Universities in Spain, UK, US and Europe and in the last few years 50% have opted for overseas and 50% for Spain.

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

• Plan and teach well structured lessons

• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

• Make accurate and productive use of assessment

• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

• To take part in any other duties contemplated in the National Private Schools Collective Agreement as assigned by the line manager.

• Communicating and Influencing Level 2 - Relates communications to circumstances: Displays good listening, writing and speaking skills, setting out logical arguments clearly and adapting language and the form of communication to meet the needs of different people/audiences.

• Planning and Organising Level 2 - Plans ahead: Able to organise own work over weeks and months, or to plan ahead for others, taking account of priorities and the impact on other people.

• Analysing Data and Problems Level 2 - Uses data: Able to review available data and identify cause and effect, and then to choose the right solution from a range of known alternatives.

• Classroom Management: Is able to engage all pupils throughout the lesson effectively differentiating the learning of individuals, groups within the whole class setting. Manages learner behaviour by establishing and maintaining a clear positive behaviour framework in the classroom. Promotes critical thinking skills through the use of a range of strategies including effective questioning.
• Lesson Planning and Assessment: All lessons are purposeful with clear learning outcomes. Demonstrates a clear understanding of assessment principles and is able to plan and incorporate effective assessment procedures to inform future planning. Is able to embed the effective use of ICT in lesson planning.
• Subject Knowledge and Delivery: Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and can communicate this effectively. Is able to share knowledge and expertise with others. Is an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Understanding Your Learners: Is able to identify individual learning needs and implement appropriate strategies. Is able to both support lower ability children and challenge higher ability children. Has knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in teaching.
• Learning Technologies: Consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in using technology resources appropriately in the classroom, online and for hybrid teaching when required. Is able to integrate technologies into daily classroom delivery. Encourage students to use ICT independently. Uses the School Intranet to provide resources for students to use at home and to share resources with other staff.

2 years experience teaching the required music instrument to individual students, leading groups and preparing students for ABRSM or similar music certifications.

• 5 years experience teaching individual students, leading groups and preparing students for ABRSM or similar music certifications.
• Experience teaching the YAMAHA system
  

• First language English/ Spanish to the level of, or a level comparable to, first language communicator (Proficient spoken and written level, minimum C2 CEFR or equivalent).
• Second language English/ Spanish to the level of, or a level comparable to, independent spoken level (minimum B2 CEFR or equivalent).

• Music qualification (degree in music or equivalent appropriate qualification) with specialism or equivalent experience in brass instrument(s)

• Qualified teacher certification