Deputy Head of Arts, Music (Starting Jan 2025) - Island School

Island School is looking to appoint a full-time Deputy Head of Art in Music to start in Jan 2025 at our recently relocated new campus located at Mid-levels, Hong Kong. The teacher will carry the teaching and learning responsibilities (TLR3) within the creative arts faculty. 

The successful candidate will have the drive, commitment and expertise to head the Music Department in the development of dynamic music-making, fostering a passion for music among students and ensuring a high-quality educational experience. We are looking for someone who is genuinely innovative and inspirational. 

The person appointed will be fully conversant with contemporary thinking in the field of Music Education and must have a clear appreciation of the opportunities afforded by Music for personal growth and development. They will have experience in the use of technology as a tool for a musician and for a teacher. In addition, the successful candidate will be aware of how learning Music can be enhanced through extra-curricular opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development: Design and implement a dynamic and inclusive music curriculum that aligns with MYP, IGCSE, and IB standards, catering to a wide range of student abilities and interests
• Teaching and Learning: Deliver engaging music lessons across various year groups, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and musical skills. Support and mentor music teachers in their professional development
• Performance Opportunities: Organize, coordinate, and promote a variety of musical performances, including concerts, recitals, and competitions, which are highlights of the school calendar. Encourage student participation and showcase their talents
• Extracurricular Activities (ECA): Oversee and take an active part in the range of the school’s ECAs, including ensembles, orchestras, choirs, etc, fostering a lively musical culture within the school
• Assessment and Reporting: Develop and implement effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to students and parents
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with other departments, parents, local musicians, and the wider community to enhance the music program and provide students with diverse performance opportunities. Communicate with parents, careers and colleagues in an effective and informative manner
• Department Management: Manage the music department's budget, resources, and facilities, ensuring a well-equipped and effective learning environment
• Professional Development: Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in music education and promote continuous professional growth for self and staff, and to lead the development of the music technology and utilisation of the learning technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education (preferably in Music Education) or any Bachelor's degree with a postgraduate teaching qualification in Music Education
• Proven experience teaching music within a recognized educational organization, preferably within an international or IB school setting
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with a commitment to fostering an active and creative learning environment.
• A commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Proficiency in multiple musical instruments and knowledge of various music genres
• The desire to embrace faculty-wide professional development and alternative curriculum models
• Knowledge and experience in utilizing Learning Technologies in Teaching

Teaching in Hong Kong

We offer a very attractive salary and benefits package to ensure that ESF recruits and retains the highest calibre teachers. Our teachers need well-developed information and communication technology skills and will be expected to play a full role in pastoral work as well as to be totally committed to supporting the extra-curricular activities offered by their school. Terms and conditions of an ESF primary/secondary teacher for the 2022-23 school year are here.

Please note that ​​​​​​​applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. Please visit Our Website to learn more about the Island School. 

For enquiries, please contact Hilary Hu at hilary.hu@online.island.edu.hk

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About Us

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. 

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About the Team

At Island School we do something different. Our focus is on igniting a passion for learning in every student. Teaching students facts and figures is no longer enough for them to succeed once they enter higher education and the workforce. We encourage students to problem solve, question and think creatively with new concepts and ideas. Students are encouraged to become resourceful, adaptable and confident learners.

Our academic record is excellent with students going on to many of the foremost universities and colleges in the world. You will find details of the curriculum and qualifications on offer on our website. In the senior years students can choose to study IB Diploma, IB Careers and BTEC courses. Island School prepares students for these qualifications with a broad-based middle school curriculum including IGCSEs and a wide range of exciting options in our unique Futures curriculum. Our aim is to help students develop a passion for learning in a range of areas, whether it be law or robotics and coding or music production.

http://island.edu.hk