Banda School Director Of Music Jobs in Kenya

Banda School Director Of Music Jobs in Kenya

The Banda School is situated on Magadi Road opposite the Nairobi National Park, in the tranquil surburb of Karen.

Our international school traces its origins from Kaptagat, near Eldoret, where Mr. and Mrs. Chitty ran Kaptagat Preparatory School with 170 children from 1956.

Job Type Full Time

Qualification BA/BSc/HND

Location Nairobi

Job Field Administration / Secretarial ]

The Director of Music will be responsible for overseeing all Music and musical activities throughout the school.

This will include the management of a department of teachers and peripatetic teachersand the post holder will be accountable to the Head. The Director of Music will work closely with all department members.

Requirements:

Possess a degree or equivalent teaching qualification

Be an inspirational, committed and highly effective practitioner, dedicated to achieving the best outcome for each child

Have experience of working in British Curriculum Schools

Be an exceptional musician with the ability to inspire pupils of all ages and abilities

Promote the school’s mission and values effectively and creatively

Possess the desire to promote and develop music across the whole Prep school community

Be a proficient piano player of Grade 8 standard

Be able to sight-read music to a high standard

Possess a vision for the future of music in a leading preparatory school

Have the capacity to lead and inspire a team of teachers

Possess a love of music and teaching children of all abilities and passion for the development of musical excellence

Be able to build good relationships with parents and families

Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.

Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment

Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable

Be pro-active, dynamic and a self-motivated member of The Banda School team

Be punctual and use time appropriately

Be a good communicator with adults and children

Show good organisational skills

Show a good level of written English

Be experienced in using ICT in teaching and as a tool for research and for communication.

Familiarity with using an iPad in teaching is important

Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate(ICPC)

Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils

Keep up to date with educational developments and be committed to continual personaland professional development

Be a motivator.

Experience of working in a British Curriculum School is essential.

Have a clear strategy for the development of musical excellence and to develop engagement in pupils

Job Details

Develop and encourage participation in music at all levels

Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behaviour and care of instruments

Oversee departmental orders in line with the music budget

Organise and lead regular departmental meetings, the minutes of which should be kept and circulated

Oversee, in liaison with the Head, the management, performance and recruitment of external peripatetic teachers

Oversee written reports from the peripatetic

music teachers twice a year

Ensure that the school’s music equipment is organised, stored, maintained and replaced where appropriate

Review and update all departmental documentation and the handbook

Ensure new teachers/peripatetic teachers have appropriate induction

Plan and deliver high quality lessons in line with the agreed scheme of work for the department

Work proactively to develop positive home/school relations, responding swiftly and professionally to parental queries and concerns, involving the SLT when necessary
Teaching Music throughout the school as required

Identify clear learning objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet highexpectations

Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness

Organise and confirm all musical events and concerts/recitals

Draw up annual and termly calendar events and communicate these to the Head

Ensure all teachers in the department are fully aware of their commitment and responsibility

Attend termly inter-school meetings, INSETS and Heads of Department meetings

Liaise with department members concerning curriculum, schemes of work, teaching methods,record keeping etc. to provide continuity and uniformity in the department

Communicate with staff and with parents concerning pupils' progress and attend Parents’

Meetings when required

Co-ordinate before and after school musical activities and individual peripatetic lessons

With the Head of Music and Head of Performing Arts, organise various musical Inter House events

Co-ordinate the hiring of musical instruments

Liaise with the Director Co-Curricular and the Finance Department on co-curricular musicalactivities and transport required for events

As appropriate, be prepared to teach a small number of one-to-one instrumental and/or musictheory lessons

Assess and monitor pupils’ work and progress

Writing a detailed report on each pupil at the end of designated terms and submitting schemes of work, planning and record keeping when required

Develop and lead the delivery of a suitable Music curriculum for Nursery through to Year 8.

Undertake administrative and organisational tasks related to the post

Ensure the provision of a suitable number of ensembles

Be involved in the School’s annual musical production

Suitably prepare music scholars

It should of course be noted that the above job description is not exhaustive, and that other duties and responsibilities may be expected, consistent with the efficient and effective discharge of the post of Head of the Lower School.

Method of Application

All applications should reach the Headmistress by Monday 16th December 2019 latest.

A completed Application Form and covering letter should be sent to applications@bandaschool.com

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