HAMELIN – LAIE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

JOB TITLE : Secondary Teacher_ Music & Performing Arts (Cover)

JOB PURPOSE To teach a class of pupils ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs. To be flexible and adjust to the needs of an expanding school, actively contributing to its development and growth.

SAFER PRACTICES The Hamelin-Laie School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers in accordance with our safer recruitment practice. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

REPORTING TO: Head of Secondary

PACKAGE: 35.800 €

START DATE: Immediately

Core Requirements of the Post

Job Purpose The role includes teaching Music and Performing Arts across the Secondary stage.

Ensure students make outstanding progress in their learning by:

- Providing an inspiring and effective education in the relevant curriculum areas.
- Engineering and exploiting opportunities to enhance student wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning.
- Building trusting and honest relationships with parents through timely and effective communications.
- Creating inspiring and safe learning environments that encourage innovation and risk-taking, and celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Acting to support colleagues within your teams, the wider school, and our multiple communities.
- Committing to Continuing Professional Development to enhance practice and increase impact on student learning.
- Playing an active and positive role in promoting a school culture based on Excellence, Respect, and Service.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

Teaching

Provide an inspiring and effective education in the relevant curriculum areas.

Plan effective lessons that reflect the department Unit Planners.

Lead lessons aligned with the school's Teaching and Learning Charter, assessing student progress to offer support and challenge where needed.

Provide regular verbal and written feedback on learning, in line with the school's assessment policy.

Maintain accurate records of student attainment using official platforms.





Participate in curriculum-based field trips and co-curricular activities, including NAE Integral Campus.

Prepare students for external examinations and determine predicted grades.

Advise students on option choices.

Support named students in undertaking Personal Projects.

Participate in Academic Board meetings to support individual students.

Pastoral

Enhance student wellbeing and attitudes toward learning. Keep regular attendance records.

Liaise with relevant teams to ensure support for students in need.

Carry out break and lunchtime duties as scheduled.

Report any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate team.

Mentor older students when appropriate. Uphold the student Code of Conduct at all times.

Parents

Build trusting and honest relationships with parents through timely communication.

Complete regular reports and attend scheduled conferences.

Maintain ongoing records of student attainment in line with assessment policies.

Engage in proactive, informal communication, including sharing positive updates.

Promote best practices through newsletters, the yearbook, social media, and informal interactions.

Support admissions during open days.

Environment

Create learning spaces that promote innovation, risk-taking, and inclusion.

Plan for effective classroom management and address behavior concerns according to school policy.

Organize classrooms to enhance learning and use displays to support instruction or celebrate success.

Report Health and Safety or IT issues promptly. Treat all students with equity, celebrate diversity, and ensure inclusion in all classrooms.

Teamwork

Support colleagues in the school and wider communities.

Assist Heads of Subject and Heads of Year with departmental development plans.

Contribute to curriculum development and share resources, teaching strategies, and technology tools.

Professional Development

Commit to continuous improvement through professional development.

Use lesson observation feedback, data analysis,



and student voice to improve practice.

Stay up to date with subject content, curriculum changes, and innovative teaching approaches.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

· Teaching degree - Essential

· PGCE in Secondary Education - Desirable

· Experience teaching A Level, AP, IB MYP, IB DP, or Secondary (2 to 4 years minimum) - Essential

Experience / Knowledge

· Minimum 2 years teaching experience - Essential

· English (C1 level) - Essential

· The monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress - Essential

· The requirements of a teacher in a class are to adhere to all school policies particularly those pertaining to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Child Protection - Essential

· Effective teaching and learning styles - Essential

· The theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies - Essential

· Working in partnership with parents - Essential

· Teaching across the whole Secondary age range - Desirable

Skills

· Evidence of very good, successful teaching - Essential

· Creates a positive, challenging and effective learning environment - Essential

· Develop good personal relationships within a team - Essential

· Establish and develop close relationships with parents and the community - Essential

· Communicate effectively (both written and verbal) to a variety of audiences - Essential

· Create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment - Essential

· Contribute to the schools Extra Curricular Programme - Essential

Personal Attributes

· High levels of personal integrity - Essential

· Excellent organisational and time-management skills - Essential

· Attention to detail - Essential

· Ability to work under pressure and remain calm - Essential

· Willingness to take on multiple tasks - Essential

· Attention to detail - Essential

· Adaptability - Essential

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 33,800.00€ - 35,800.00€ per year

Application Question(s)

- Do you hold a valid Spanish work permit?

Experience:
- adolescents music teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
- teaching qualification for secondary? (Required)

Work Location: In person

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