Music Teacher

Job Description

<strong><u>About The Role</u></strong><p><br></p>GEMS Cambridge International School – Abu Dhabi are looking for a committed, hardworking and talented Music Teacher to join our team commencing in September 2023. The role is essentially for a Primary music specialist but experience of teaching KS3 Secondary would be an advantage.<p><br></p>This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with the skills and creativity to implement and establish an inclusive, yet high performing music programme. Working closely with our Head of Department the successful candidate will have a high level of autonomy and a blank canvass to ensure Music develops a significant presence within our school community, both in the formal and wider curriculum. At CIA, we fully believe in the importance of providing a broad, varied and engaging educational experience that enriches the lives of all our students. Music, along with the other performing and creative arts will play a significant role in this vision.<p><br></p>We are therefore seeking an inspirational teacher to join our current team of dedicated specialists providing a world-class education. Candidates should have a real passion for Music with a proven track record of outstanding practice both as a musician and teacher. They will have the ability to enthuse, engage and develop our future musicians. The ability to play the piano, accompany students, directing our Choir and Bands in performances would be an advantage.<p><br></p>GEMS Cambridge International School – Abu Dhabi is one of the leading British curriculum schools in the UAE. We firmly believe, as an inclusive school, that every child can achieve, reinforced by our commitment to the High-Performance Learning philosophy (HPL). As a community, we have very high expectations for all and strive for excellence in all we do.<p><br></p>The successful candidate will:<p><br></p>Be an inspirational educator who supports an inclusive learning environment, with the ability to raise standards for all students.<p><br></p>Be knowledgeable of and confident in the use of proven, effective teaching and learning methodologies of the British National Curriculum.<p><br></p>Be fully committed to our high-performance learning philosophy (HPL) and the notion that every student can achieve.<p><br></p>Have extremely high standards and expectations for all, and be able to work effectively individually and within a team environment.<p><br></p>Be someone who is constantly looking to improve themselves further with the ability to ‘think outside of the box’ and be open to new approaches.<p><br></p>Believe strongly in and fully support the wider extracurricular programme of the Department in our extensive termly concerts and events.<p><br></p>Be an effective team player with the ability to maintain a sense of perspective and humour.<p><br></p>As a GEMS employee you can be guaranteed of an excellent, well-resourced professional environment, including working alongside highly driven, committed colleagues and fabulously polite and dedicated students.<p><br></p>Qualifications and Experience – The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience. They will also have an appropriate teaching degree and Qualified Teacher Status.<p><br></p><strong><u>About Your Benefits</u></strong><p><br></p>All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:<p><br></p>Competitive tax-free salary and added benefits related to family welfare .<p><br></p>GEMS employees also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day to day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save .<p><br></p><strong><u>About GEMS</u></strong><p><br></p>Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.<p><br></p><strong><u>About The School</u></strong><p><br></p>GEMS Cambridge International School (Abu Dhabi), is a fully inclusive, international school with a real difference, providing children from all over the world with invaluable opportunities to realize their full potential academically, socially and personally. The school has been rated outstanding in their recent British Schools Overseas Inspection and has achieved World Class Status from High Performance Learning (HPL, UK). The ‘British’ National Curriculum prepares students for the IGCSE, AS &amp; A Level examinations, which are recognized by colleges and universities around the world. The school has formed a relationship with 8billionideas and delivers a programme that fosters and encourages entrepreneurship at all phases. Outside of the classroom, the school offers numerous domestic and international trips, including expeditions to Kenya and Iceland, a Model United Nations trip to the USA and a ski trip to Verbier, Switzerland.<p><br></p>http://www.gemscambridgeinternationalschool-abudhabi.com<p><br></p><strong><u>About Application Process</u></strong><p><br></p>If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.<p><br></p>To complete the application you would need the following document(s):<p><br></p><ul><li> Resume/CV</li><li> Passport-size photograph</li><li> Resume</li></ul><p><br></p>In line with the UAE’s Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.<p><br></p>Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.