Whole School Music Teacher
Doha, QA
Compass International School Doha is a well established school set across 3 campuses in the capital city of the State of Qatar. The school has provided premium education for expat and local families since 2006. All campuses offer a British international curriculum via the International Primary Curriculum. Our two 3 through schools offer the English National Curriculum, culminating in IGCSEs, AS and A levels as well as the prestigious IBDP in Years 12 and 13. A warm, friendly school with the students at the heart of everything we do, we are proud of our outstanding teachers and community feel.
To learn more about our school, please visit our website
Job Purpose
To display a deep understanding of the Music curriculum across your phase specialism (e.g. Primary or Secondary) together with a broad understanding of the Music curriculum across the 3-18 age range.
To deliver high standards of teaching and learning in Music across the 3-18 age range.
To nurture a love of Music and the Performing Arts in your students.
To take an active part in the development of the Music department and the Nord Anglia-Juilliard Performing Arts collaboration.
To undertake comprehensive planning, assessment and reporting duties in order to improve student outcomes.
To be accountable for raising student achievement and progress in your classes.
To take ownership of your own professional growth by accessing a range of Professional Learning opportunities.
To engage in extra-curricular activities as required, ensuring a high level of student participation in a wide range of activities.
To exhibit dedication to bringing to life the mission, vision and values of Compass International School Doha; take an active part in the continuous development of the school as a whole.
Job Responsibilities
Learning and Teaching
- To be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching and organisation, and high standards of achievement and behaviour in Music lessons.
- To be responsible for the development and on-going review of the school’s Music curriculum and related schemes of work.
- To follow the school’s assessment, recording and reporting procedures.
- To follow the cultural expectations of Qatar and promote national identity.
- To be willing to share good practice within and beyond the Music department, particularly with regards to the Juilliard programme
- To promote cultural entitlement through the provision of a broad range of enrichment activities during and after the school day.
- To use the student tracking and monitoring processes to advance children’s learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school’s aspirations and priorities.
- To take personal responsibility for professional learning and development.
- To communicate effectively the school’s narrative, being an ambassador for our school at all times.
More details about the role and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description.
JD - Whole School Music Teacher
Personal Specifications
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities | |
Bachelor's Degree in Music or related subject OR Bachelor's Degree plus PGCE/QTS | Essential |
Further Degree (e.g. MA) | Desirable |
Teaching Qualifications | Essential |
Proven track record and two years teaching experience | Essential |
Knowledge of the relevant aspects of the UK National Curriculum | Essential |
Experience of the UK National Curriculum | Desirable |
Experience of teaching Music across the full 3-18 age range | Desirable |
Experience teaching within an International School | Desirable |
Excellent oral and written communication skills | Essential |
Ability to engage children and enable them to perform with increasing confidence | Essential |
Ability to integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students | Essential |
Native English Speaker | Essential |
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
The closing date for application is 8th May 2024.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.