HEAD OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION Nord Anglia International School Manila

JOB PURPOSE You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner of music and

lead a team of specialist performing arts teachers across the whole
school age range to maximize the progress and achievement of
students.

You will lead and develop an exceptional music curricular and

extra-curricular experience for students including
responsibility for the NAE- Juilliard Performing Arts
programme.

Additionally, you will be a significant part of developing students social

and emotional wellbeing and ensuring our students are developing the
21st century learner skills needed to prepare them for the next stage of
their life’s journey.

As a genuine team-player, you’ll work not only with the rest of the Nord
Anglia Manila secondary team, but across also with our regional and
central teams to ensure that the highest quality lessons are taught and
to ensure that everything we do is connected to our vision to create a
generation of resilient and creative global citizens who will change our
world for the better.

REPORTING TO Head of Secondary

DIRECT REPORTS -

OTHER KEY Internal: External:

RELATIONSHIPS
 Students  Parents
 Specialist Performing Arts
Teachers
 House students
 Co-House Tutor
 Principal

KEY RESULTS AREA PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTION – SCHOOL AMBASSADOR TO INTERNAL COMMUNITY

 Create enthusiasm, excitement and engagement with  Employee performance review

Performing Arts, particularly Music, Drama, Art and rating(s)
Dance;  Training feedback
 Be accountable for all aspects of standards in the  Team’s feedback
Performing Arts curriculum;  Campaign performance
 Be responsible for making best use of the NAE-Julliard  Programme success
School programme to create an exceptional art infused  Contributions towards school
 curriculum and co-curricular experience for students improvement
 Ensure continual development through the  Engagement with wider school
identification and implementation of your own Personal life
Development Plan  Compliance with Julliard
 Create opportunities for students to perform in and curriculum and reporting
beyond school;
 Ensure regular and frequent opportunities to play,
draw, act and dance and to perform;
 Ensure continuity across EYFS, Primary and
Secondary and contribute to the development of
curriculum, pedagogy and teaching across the school;
 Build a strong, high-performing team of Performing
Arts Teachers
 Deploy resources with due diligence, with efficiency
and effectiveness
 Know how to prepare and present informative reports
to parents in a professional manner based upon
monitoring procedures adhered to within the school
 Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring Home
Learning tasks are presented comprehensively and detail
how parents can assist their children
 Treat parents with respect at all times and go through
the proper channels, using line managers if necessary,
with all interactions with parents
 Participate in residential weeks and other trips as
appropriate
 At the request of the Principal it may be required that
teachers give a presentation to parents e.g. Parents and
Friends, Meet the Teachers
 Support the running of House events, House Times and
House System

LEARNING AND TEACHING

 Ensure the effective teaching and management of  Observations

classes, groups and individuals so that teaching  Learning Walks
objectives are met, momentum and challenge are
maintained and the best use is made of teaching time
 Use teaching methods which will engage students and
stimulate pupils’ intellectual curiosity including the use
of effective questioning, clear presentation and good
use of resources
 Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and
maintaining a good standard of behaviour management
through well focused teaching and through positive and
productive relationships in accordance with the rules and
behaviour policy of the school

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

 Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures and  Planning Scrutiny

sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational  Learning walks
needs of the pupils in his/her class
 Set appropriate, realistic yet demanding expectations for
 Pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment/knowledge
 Identify students who may require learning support and
know where to get help in order to give positive and
targeted support.
 Planning should show clear understanding of the Year group
expectations and lead to progression within lessons and
 over sequences of lessons

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Continual development through the identification and  Improved performance

implementation of your own Personal Development  Performance appraisal
Plan  Personal Development Plan
 Understand the need to take responsibility for their own
professional development and to keep up to date with
research and developments in pedagogy as relevant to
their own department and mainstream departments.
 Understand their professional responsibilities in relation
to school policies and procedures and practices
 Set a good example to the pupils they teach in their
personal presentation and conduct
 Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve
their effectiveness

OTHER

• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in
outside of the UK.
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Philippines.
 A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. And the willingness to
undertake appropriate child protection training when required

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Bachelor’s degree in music or performing art related subject

 Qualified Teacher status
 Detailed up-to-date knowledge of the English National Curriculum
 Proven track record with at least two years' teaching experience
 Proven track record of working in and/or leading a performing arts faculty
 Experience of putting on a substantial school performance and working with a range of teachers and
school personnel
 Experience of managing a team of teachers who teach different subjects e.g. drama, music, art,
dance.
 Experience of working in a primary and secondary school.
 Teaching experience in an International School
 Experience of using technology to improve teaching and learning
 Strong understanding of teaching EAL students
 Excellent understanding of Assessment methodologies
 Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for producing reports and presentations.
 Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and
cultures.
 Excellent analytical skills – with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
 Results orientated with the ability to consistently map efforts against identified KPIs.
 Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.
 You’d like to work in a purpose-led sector.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

As our teammate, here’s what we expect:

 You love being part of a team – it’s what gets you up in the morning.
 You’ll run it like you own it – you take huge pride in your work and your relationships.
 You’re resilient – you’ll speak up and speak the truth.
 You get the job done – to outstanding levels of quality, every time and always to the deadline.
 You’re humble – you’ll know what you’re great at and where you’re not quite so strong.
 You’re a listener – you’ll hear what people say so you understand what’s being asked.
 You’re calm under pressure – you’ll keep cool when the going gets tough and know when to slow
down your thinking.
 Entrepreneurial – you’ll always find opportunities to do things differently and better.

CREATE YOUR FUTURE

We’re Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international schools organisations.
Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they
ever imagined possible.

A transformational education at one of our schools is focussed on excellent academic outcomes,

creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology
also creates a personalised, 21st century learning experience for all students, while our global scale
means we can recruit and retain the world’s best teachers and offer unforgettable events and
expeditions.

Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise. Our fast pace of growth
requires evolution and change from everyone, giving you the chance to define the role you do in the
future. This challenges the learning agility of our employees and ensures every day brings interesting
new experiences.

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw,
followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing
premium international brand.