AY 2025- 2026 Secondary Music Teacher

Thschool; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is on the lookout for a passionate International School Teacher to join their diverse team. This role is crucial in fostering a student-centered learning environment, utilizing innovative teaching strategies to engage students. The ideal candidate will not only deliver quality instruction but also cultivate curiosity and critical thinking among students. If you have a commitment to lifelong learning and a passion for education, this position offers a unique opportunity to inspire and prepare students for a global society. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on young minds.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years of teaching experience in international schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student progress with timely feedback.
• Build positive relationships and provide mentorship to students.

Skills

Teaching Method Adaptation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technology Integration

Global Education Trends Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Technology Tools for Instruction

Job description

TH School is seeking a passionate, dynamic, and qualified International School Teacher to join our diverse educational team. The ideal candidate will bring a global perspective, engage students with innovative teaching strategies, and foster an inclusive, student-centred learning environment. The candidate will also play a pivotal role cultivating curiosity, critical and creative thinking, and cultural awareness among our students, preparing them to thrive in a global society.

Reports to: Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Planning
   • Design and document units of study and pacing guides that are aligned with curricular aims and objectives and learning frameworks.
   • Plan engaging and purposeful lessons that are aligned with the curriculum (e.g. units of study, aims and objectives, and pacing guides).
   • Incorporate strategies in planning that meet the diverse learning needs of students.
   • Identify and use resources and applications to enrich learning.
   • Plan collaboratively with team and/or department members.
2. Instruction
   • Use high impact research based instructional strategies (e.g. inquiry, timely and actionable feedback, etc.) to engage students in optimal learning.
   • Deliver quality instruction that is purposeful and differentiated in order to meet the diverse learning needs of a multilingual student population.
   • Use a variety of technology tools to support instruction, integrating student technology skill development with content learning.
   • Provide academic assistance to students as needed, offering guidance in their subject or general study skills.
3. Assessment
   • Design formative and summative assessments to collect evidence of student learning and understanding.
   • Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback to students and parents.
   • Encourage students to reflect critically on their learning with the aim of continuous improvement.
   • Maintain accurate student records and provide regular reports on individual student progress and performance - Effort/Contributions and Achievement.
   • Identify and use culturally responsive resources and applications to enrich learning.
4. Professionalism
   • Build positive relationships with students, offering mentorship, pastoral care, and support as they balance academic and personal responsibilities.
   • Collaborate with colleagues to share, reflect and improve on classroom practice.
   • Participate in departmental/grade level meetings, professional learning, and school events.
   • Coach a sport and/or lead an after school extra-curricular activity throughout the academic year.
   • Supervise academic support (afternoon and/or evening) ensuring a quiet, focused, and productive environment for students (Boarding).
   • Comply with the TH School Professional Teaching Standards.
5. Other
   • Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with those normally associated with the position of a teacher.

Qualifications/Background

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of experience of full time teaching at a progressive and/or international school community.
• Current international qualification / certification in teaching area.
• Experience with [IB, IPC, Cambridge, or specific curriculum framework] is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of global education trends and best practices.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in technology integration in the classroom.

Attributes

• Passion for teaching and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Cultural sensitivity and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students from various backgrounds.
• Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity.

Terms of Employment

Highly competitive salary and benefits package. Work calendar, contract terms, salary, and benefits shall be equivalent to a certificated faculty position.

Performance Evaluation

The Principal will evaluate the job performance of the Teacher annually in accordance with TH School Board of Directors Policy.

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and scanned teaching qualification via email: [e-mail]