Secondary Music Teacher - Maternity Cover October 2026

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

Summary:
We are seeking a creative and dedicated Secondary Music Teacher to join our school and teach the MYP (Middle Years Programme) curriculum. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading music and drama extracurricular activities, including running school musicals and nurturing students' creativity and skills in the performing arts.

Job Responsibility:
- Instruct students in the MYP curriculum for music
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with MYP guidelines
- Lead and supervise music and drama extracurricular activities (ECA)
- Organize and oversee school musicals, including auditions, rehearsals, and performances
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students interested in pursuing music beyond the classroom
- Evaluate student performance and progress, and provide constructive feedback
- Stay informed about best practices and advancements in performing arts education

Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Music
- Teaching quaification essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate students to excel in the performing arts
- Organizational skills to manage school musicals and extracurricular activities effectively
- Proficiency in utilizing technology tools and software for teaching and assessing students

- Proficiency in music theory and a variety of musical instruments
- Ability to teach a wide range of musical styles and genres
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with students, parents, and colleagues effectively
- Experience in lesson planning and curriculum development
- Knowledge of music technology and its integration into teaching methods
- Ability to organize and conduct musical performances and events
- Patience, creativity, and passion for music education
- Flexibility and adaptability to cover maternity leave and work in a dynamic school environment