MUSIC TEACHER

Job Description

Music Teacher

Purpose of Role

The British School of Geneva is seeking an outstanding Music Teacher. The successful candidate will foster academic excellence, in line with the school’s mission.

Professional Standards

Teachers at The British School of Geneva are expected to uphold the following professional standards, aligned with the Department for Education Teachers’ Standards and the School’s Employee Code of Conduct:

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by planning lessons that build on prior learning and ensure every student achieves their potential.
• Demonstrate good subjects and curriculum knowledge, maintaining up-to-date understanding of developments in the subject and pedagogy.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons that engage students and promote independent, critical, and creative thinking.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all learners, including those requiring additional support or extension.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment, using data to inform planning and feedback, and to support student progress.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe, respectful and purposeful learning environment.
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities, contributing to the life of the School and supporting its strategic aims.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare, and deliver effective lessons in Music for students in EYFS, Primary and Key Stage 3, ensuring clear learning objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Use a range of pedagogical approaches to engage students of varying abilities and learning styles.
• Prepare students thoroughly for internal assessments and public examinations, maintaining high academic standards.
• Integrate cultural and contemporary Music topics to enhance student engagement and intercultural awareness.
   

Pastoral Care and Student Welfare

• Support the pastoral care of students, promoting their personal, social, and emotional well-being.
• Participate in school events, trips, and extracurricular activities related to French language and culture.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a strong sense of community.
   

Professional Conduct and Development

• Uphold the values, ethos and reputation of The British School of Geneva in all professional interactions.
• Comply with the School’s policies on safeguarding, health and safety, equality, inclusion and professional conduct.
• Engage actively in professional development opportunities and reflective practice.
• Participate in the School’s Appraisal and Performance Development process.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, sharing good practice and contributing to departmental planning and review.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain open, respectful communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings, parent-teacher meetings, professional learning sessions and other school events as required.
• Support the School’s commitment to multilingualism, internationalism and intercultural understanding.

Contribution to School Life

• Participate in co-curricular and enrichment activities, including extra-curricular activities, trips and events.
• Support School initiatives, celebrations and community outreach programmes.
• Uphold the highest standards of dress, punctuality and professionalism.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Music, Music Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
• Proven experience teaching Music to Primary and Lower Secondary students.
• Strong knowledge of British curriculum assessment objectives and examination requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and conduct students of varying musical abilities.
• Commitment to inclusive education and differentiation to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• High level of fluency in English (native or near-native proficiency) and strong command of French.
• Experience in an international or multicultural school environment is an advantage.
• Assess and monitor student learning, musical progress, and practical coursework.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caretakers.
• A current Work Permit to work in Switzerland.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.