“THE EUROPEAN AZERBAIJAN SCHOOL” EDUCATION COMPLEX” LLC (EAS) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR a Music Teacher
The “European Azerbaijan School” Education Complex” LLC (EAS) is a private school authorized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The school is offering international programs for which it is fully authorized. These include the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) authorized in 2017, Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) implemented in 2015 and the IB Diploma Program (DP) authorized in 2015. We are currently working to be authorized in 2020 with the Middle Years Program (MYP) to become an IB World School.
The European Azerbaijan School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Music Teacher (PYP, MYP & DP).
Main Academic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for a primary class, supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all children in that class
- Work closely with the Primary Curriculum Co-ordinator, Head of Year and PYP colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the PYP programme and to design and implement a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum
- Plan and deliver lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation
- Contribute to collaborative learning at all levels of school life
- Create inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect
- Select relevant resources and digital tools to support and enhance learning
- Develop appropriate assessment tasks, providing timely and effective feedback that enhances pupil’s learning
- Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a professional manner
- Write formal reports on a termly basis
- Provide appropriate pastoral support as and when necessary
- Contribute to the school’s Tutor and House systems as directed by the Deputy Head
- Attend Parents’ Meetings, Open Mornings and CPD as appropriate
- Play an active role in the school’s co-curricular programme
Specific Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Music
- A recognized teaching qualification for the required age range (e.g. B.Ed., PGCE)
- Minimum two years’ teaching experience in primary years education
- Previous experience of teaching the IB PYP is preferred, although outstanding candidates without prior IB experience will be considered
- Prior IB training is required before taking up post at minimum Category 1 level
- Familiarity with various teaching resources including, where appropriate, digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
- Sensitivity to the cultural differences found in Hong Kong and the willingness to develop and maintain a cross cultural approach to work
- A willingness and commitment to contribute fully to the life of the pupils and school beyond the academic day, including active participation in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes
Basic Requirements for All Teaching Positions:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject area
- Minimum two years’ teaching experience in mainstream school setting