Part-time Elementary School Music & Performing Arts Teacher

Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred; Teaching Certificate

Experience: Preferred but not essential:

Experience with inquiry-led and concept-based teaching; Experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP); Experience with unit planning and development; Experience in leading extracurricular activities.

Other requirements:

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Employment is dependent on a successful PVG check.

GTCS membership is also required before employment starts.

Duties & Responsibilities: Position starting January . ISA is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced music and performing arts (drama) teacher to join its Elementary School teaching team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully teaching children of primary school age.

We prioritise relationships and care, in an inclusive setting. Concept-based, inquiry-led instruction will be differentiated to meet student needs across the learning continuum. The teacher will also be required to develop, review and revise planning in the School’s curriculum mapping tool (Atlas Rubicon), aligned with the school’s guiding statements in lessons and assessment.

The teacher will also participate in professional development and the after-school activities programme. They will establish and maintain positive relationships with other members of the school staff, showing strong collaborative skills, and communicate effectively with parents. They will attend relevant meetings and support the building of a strong sense of community at the school. Participation in parent conferences, curriculum review activities and professional development days is expected of all faculty.

Further Details: A Disclosure Scotland PVG Membership application will be undertaken on behalf of the successful applicant; cost to be met by the employer. The applicant must have, or be eligible for, registration with GTC Scotland. The employer will meet the cost of the employee’s work visa, but not any associated costs, and not the cost of dependent visas.

Application: Candidates should send a cover letter to Mandy Bray, , as well as completing our online application form. Please note the form needs to be completed in one sitting, so you may wish to draft responses before entering information.