Junior School Music Assistant Teacher

International School
Shanghai
October 8, 2023
Full Time
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Job Description

Junior School Music Assistant Teacher

Shanghai | Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong | Teaching

About Role

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong seeks a well-qualified, caring, and inspiring Junior School Music Assistant Teacher. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a strong and forward-looking team in one of Asia’s most established and reputable international schools.

Our School

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is a high-performing, market-leading international school in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. We were the first of the Dulwich College International family of schools opening our doors in 2003. Since then we have grown to become the school of choice in the city.

The College is academically selective with an ever-increasing roll which currently stands at over 1,600 students. We are a diverse and dynamic community with students joining us from over 40 countries across the world. We pride ourselves in having a highly professional, committed and caring teaching community who enjoy an engaging, rewarding and supportive school environment.

We are more than simply outstanding academic results. Our students excel in music, drama, sport and the arts and they fully involve themselves in service to our local and global communities; service for us is not something we do, but we who are. Our Values guide our students to be the very best people that they can be: to be kind; to have integrity in their thoughts and actions; to take responsibility and have respect for others and themselves, and finally to show courage and stand up for what they believe in.

Our Teaching Profile

TEACH WORLDWISE

At Dulwich International High School, students come first.  And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious and knowledgeable global citizens, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students.

Our teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world – living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably. We empower our Teachers to Live Worldwise.

Our Vision For Teachers

Worldwise Teachers:

•    Put students first in all they do
•    Display a positive attitude, adaptability and open-mindedness
•    Show professional initiative and perseverance
•    Are truly collaborative and display highly developed communication skills
•    Are committed to internationalism and equity
•    Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship

Worldwise teachers believe in:

•    The right of every student to be safe, supported and nurtured
•    Evidence-based and innovative pedagogy
•    Personalised and differentiated student learning
•    Setting high expectations for every student
•    Empowering students to reach their own goals
•    High levels of student motivation and engagement

A Worldwise Teacher’s Learning Principles::

Learning is effective when it:
•    is relational
•    has a clear purpose
•    is adapted and applied
•    is personalised

Post-holder Qualifications, Experience

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
  • To provide support and work under the supervision and guidance of the music teacher
  • Main purpose:
  • To undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning and to assist a teacher in the management of children and the classroom.
  • To support the teacher in the development and education of children including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate.
  • Under the instruction/ guidance of a teacher support children with non-specific learning difficulties.
  • It would be favourable for the candidate to be able to accompany students on the piano for rehearsals, concerts and assemblies

Main activities:

  • Assist children in the use of resources especially on playing musical instruments
  • Maintain children’s interests and motivation
  • Support individuals and group work assigned by the teacher in raising core skills.
  • To be aware of children problems, achievements, progress and report to the teacher as agreed.
  • Supervise and establish a constructive relationship with the children, provide particular support for children, including those with individual needs
  • Provide feedback to children in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher.
  • Assist children, on an occasional basis, with personal hygiene routines

Support for Teacher/School:

  • Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting a teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities
  • Making a contribution to organizing effective learning environments
  • Monitor children responses to learning activities
  • Provide regular feedback to teachers on children achievement, progress and problems
  • Promote good behavior, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and reporting in line with school policy.
  • Establish constructive relationships with parents
  • Support the use of musical instruments in learning activities and develop children competence and independence in its use.
  • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
  • Contribute to the overall ethos /work/aims of the school
  • Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
  • Accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements
  • Assist with preparation for rehearsals
  • Contribute to, support and attend extra curricular events
  • Develop supportive and safe learning environments
  • Dulwich employees are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating and well managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing
  • Other assigned work (eg. covering Bus Monitor Duties if needed)

How to Apply

DCSPD is a well-resourced school with highly motivated and academically successful students. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of Dulwich International.

To apply for this post, please click the ‘Apply’ button on this page to submit your application.

To learn more about Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, please visit: https://shanghai-pudong.dulwich.org/working-at-dulwich

But applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to make an early appointment. Interviews may take place in Shanghai or online.

Safeguarding Statement

Dulwich College International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.

Equity Diversity Inclusion Statement

Dulwich College International is committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable. Dulwich College International will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. Dulwich College International strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the Dulwich College International mission and its community.

Competencies

Core Competencies
  • Passion
  • Vision
  • Collaboration
  • Execution Excellence

 

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