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Music Teacher | St Christopher’s International School

St Christopher’s International School seeks an exceptional and passionate Music Teacher. This is an opportunity for an educator ready to inspire core musicality, performance skills, and a lifelong appreciation for music in primary and middle school students. The role demands an experienced specialist committed to delivering a creative curriculum based on the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) within a strong, not-for-profit community setting.

About St Christopher’s International School

St Christopher’s International School (SCIPS) is a well-established, not-for-profit primary school located in the historic area of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The school fosters a famously strong community atmosphere and provides a high-quality education based on the British-based curriculum.

SCIPS delivers a broad and balanced curriculum rooted in the English National Curriculum, thoughtfully enhanced by the globally recognized International Primary Curriculum (IPC), serving children aged 3 to 13 (Nursery to Year 8). SCIPS places a strong emphasis on the personal and social development of its students, actively integrating mindfulness activities, the Jigsaw PSHE programme, and various student leadership opportunities into the school life. This holistic approach ensures SCIPS develops well-rounded, socially aware, and musically educated young citizens.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate is a motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Primary Music Teacher. This specialist position demands a dedicated educator who can effectively design, manage, and deliver engaging, high-standard instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach high-quality, rigorous Music units for students aged 3 to 13. Align instruction strictly with the English National Curriculum and IPC requirements and SCIPS’s learning standards.
• Develop and execute strategies that promote musical literacy, practical performance skills, composition, and critical listening.
• Lead and coordinate all major school musical events, assemblies, and productions throughout the academic year.
• Develop and run a range of engaging Music co-curricular activities (CCAs), such as instrumental clubs, choirs, and bands.
• Assess student learning consistently using formative and summative tools relevant to the curriculum. Provide timely, constructive feedback to drive measurable improvement.
• Collaborate consistently with primary colleagues and the Head of School on curriculum mapping, vertical alignment (Nursery to Year 8), resource management, and incorporating music into cross-curricular IPC units.
• Maintain a positive, highly organized, and professional specialist classroom environment conducive to active, noisy, and joyful music making.
• Be independent, self-motivated, and proactive in enriching the curriculum and developing wider school initiatives.
• Ability to use new technologies (e.g., music notation software, recording equipment, composition apps) to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for all students.

Qualifications

• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music, Music Education, or Primary Education (with a specialization in Music).
• Certification: Possess a valid teaching license or official certification (QTS, PGCE, or equivalent) specifically for Primary Music teaching.
• Experience: Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience teaching Music across the Primary age range (Nursery to Year 8), with significant, verified experience teaching the English National Curriculum or IPC Music being mandatory.
• Curriculum Knowledge: Show strong, demonstrated knowledge of Primary/Lower Secondary Music subject content and the ability to lead school performances.
• Skills: Maintain excellent classroom management and superb communication and collaboration skills. Strong instrumental/vocal skills are essential.
• Language: Be highly proficient in spoken and written English.

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If you are a qualified and passionate educator, we invite you to apply.
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