JOB TITLE: PRIMARY SPECIALIST TEACHER (MUSIC)

Links to: Learning Area Leader

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Specialist Teachers are informed, reflective practitioners who use inquiry-based teaching strategies. The Music Teacher will create a positive learning environment where learners are encouraged to develop their musical abilities, creativity, and appreciation for music through a variety of instruments, voice, and movement. The role involves guiding learners in both individual and ensemble performance, theory, music appreciation, and integrating music with the broader curriculum. There is also an expectation to contribute to the Music Ensembles/Music CCA program.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employing effective pedagogy that enables children to become successful and self-regulated learners who achieve personal excellence by:

• Developing and implementing age-appropriate Music programmes aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

• Engaging learners with interactive, creative instructional programmes

• Creating a structured, positive, and stimulating learning environment

• Maintaining accurate learner records, assessments, and reports

• Providing feedback to support learner growth and skill development

• Involving parents in their children’s learning through learner-led conferences and regular parent – teacher dialogue

• Involvement with the school music ensembles and music CCA programme 

• Employing and integrating ICT as a tool that improves children’s learning and assists learners to solve authentic problems related to “real-world” problems or issues

• Positive involvement in whole school events and activities as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A relevant degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)

• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

• Experience working with bilingual and multilingual learners and learners with diverse needs 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an international school environment where the school curriculum focused on PYP, MYP, IBDP and/or UK (preferred)

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.