Music teacher: Sept. 2024 (potential vacancy)

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Your opportunity

Advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative school in providing a versatile means to differentiate the learning experience and encourage creativity and collaboration amongst our students. Join a strong team of experienced and qualified teachers.

• International and multicultural school
• Modern and innovative teaching methods
• Stimulating working & learning environment
• 15-min from Baker Street by public transport
• School rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted in student personal development and wellbeing

Overview of role

This is a full-time teaching role which entails:

• 20 teaching periods/week
• 3 hours support to students/class cover
• Time for PPA, corrections, collaborative work and meetings

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Teach Music for all levels across Primary & Secondary
• Organise and manage classroom, which promotes student-centred learning
• Create and deliver original and engaging activities for students with a provision for differentiation
• Organise school-wide projects (show, choir, orchestra) and support students in participating in Brent & London cultural agenda
• Prepare and accompany students for Music competitions and events (ISA, etc.)
• Write schemes of work and Year plan to ensure the curriculum is met and aligned with LIL’s standards
• Incorporate the mission and values of the school into the classroom
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, and communication with families
• Participate in parents-teachers meetings and class meetings

What we are looking for at LIL

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of a modern, bilingual, progressive and dynamic school where innovation and care provide the foundation on which we build a path to excellence for every student.

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
• At least 3 years of previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in conducting a choir and/or orchestra
• A passion for education and making a difference
• Willingness to help students reach their potential
• Curriculum development knowledge
• Open mindedness and creativity to develop new educational approaches
• Strong ability to work as a team
• Ability to work under pressure during term time and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage the classroom through positive discipline
• Ability to see the bigger picture and volunteer time and energy to the School project

About us

Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is an independent school in Wembley offering in the Secondary section two tracks: the French curriculum and the English International Program leading to the IB Diploma programme in Y12 and Y13.

The school opened its doors in September 2015 and now welcomes over 800 students from Nursery class to Year 13. Located in the splendid Brent Town Hall, the Lycée offers state-of-the-art facilities and learning tools.

LIL Benefits

We can offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 85% tuition remission for max. of 2 children per family for full time team members
• National and international professional development opportunities
• Contribution to Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• Enhanced sick leave scheme
• Free loan of work iPad
• Fantastic work spaces and resources
• Contribution to languages lessons (French or English)
• Free 3-course meal cooked fresh in our kitchen during Term Time
• Hot drinks in staff room
• Cyclescheme

Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the School as may be reasonably expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

It is a requirement that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives of the Lycée International de Londres. Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the Lycée.