LOCATION JOB TITLE JOB PURPOSE
REPORTING TO DIRECT REPORT OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS
British School of Guangzhou DIRECTOR OF MUSIC To oversee the growth of the music department at British School of Guangzhou and establish its reputation as the school of choice for musicians in the region; To effectively lead, co-ordinate and manage music heads of phase, teaching staff and peripatetic staff; To enhance the quality of music making and provision across the whole school. Head of Phase; Principal Heads of Phase and Deputies Music team including: teachers, instrumental teachers, TA and technician. Year leaders
PACKAGE Competitive remuneration and benefits based on experience KEY RESULT AREA In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the Director of Music will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will: • • • • • • • •
Be organized and forward thinking in order to effectively manage the music provision for all pupil across all 3 phases of the organization; Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents; Build a strong teaching team and create the conditions for it to excel; Continually strive to develop the quality of students’ learning; Use the student tracking and monitoring process to advance student learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school’s aspirations and priorities; Contribute significantly to school improvement / development planning and promote the learning priorities of the school development plan; Manage the operation of the department/faculty smoothly and ensure budgets are managed effectively; Develop and deploy resources to support high quality student learning.
Planning, and Class Management § PromoteTeaching the wider aspirations and values of the school; • • • • • • • • • • •
Ensure all students are provided with effective teaching in order to achieve their best; Engage and motivate students; Plan an enhanced music programme, which provides exemplary learning opportunities beyond the classroom; Positively target and supporting individual learning needs; Maintaining high levels of behaviour and discipline in line with the school policies and ethos Make effective use of homework and extra-curricular learning opportunities; Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment; Using modern technology such as ipads, macs, music software to enhance learning opportunities; Provide suitably challenging teaching provision for gifted musicians; Make use of Nord Anglia University to enhance professional development; Make use of Global Classroom online to provide students with access to a global network.
Leadership • • • • • • •
Provide appropriate performance management and appraisal of key music staff; Support Heads of Music in providing appropriate performance management and appraisal; Coach, mentor and help develop subject teachers to be the best they can be; Create meaningful accountability for outcomes; Be an outstanding role model in promoting our core values; Create transformational change in the faculty; Report to the heads of phase and school principal with honesty and transparency;