Music Teacher (1 Year Fixed-term)

Nord Anglia Education; Dublin; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nord Anglia International School in Dublin is seeking a Music Teacher for a 1-year FTC. You will deliver engaging music lessons to secondary students, support curriculum implementation, and foster creativity within an inclusive, international setting.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the Arts faculty, align with the school’s vision, and contribute to interdisciplinary projects and global partnerships. Start date is 14 August 2027; Closing date 14 November 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music or related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, HDipEd).
• Strong teaching background with secondary curriculum experience.
• Familiarity with GCSE/IGCSE Music or similar context.

Aufgaben

• Deliver engaging Music lessons to secondary students.
• Maintain high standards for student achievement and conduct.
• Promote creativity, problem solving and design thinking.
• Create an inclusive, stimulating classroom environment.
• Employ data-informed, differentiated teaching strategies.
• Integrate ICT tools to support digital learning.
• Act as Form Tutor and develop schemes of work aligned to curriculum.
• Develop short, medium and long-term plans per curriculum goals.
• Provide rigorous, timely feedback on student progress.

Kenntnisse

Music education

International environment

Classroom management

Communication

ICT in learning

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s in Music

PGCE / HDipEd

Jobbeschreibung

We are hiring

Music Teacher

Nord Anglia International School | Dublin

Contract

1 year FTC

Start date

14 August 2027

Hours

Full-time (Monday to Friday)

Salary

Shared before interview

Reports to

Head of Music

Closing date

14 November 2026

Why this role matters

The Teacher of Music plays a key role in delivering a high-quality, engaging learning experience that fosters creativity, inquiry, critical and thinking through the study and performance of music.
This position supports primary and secondary school students in developing future-focused skills through hands‑on learning through exploration, composition, and performance within diverse musical contexts. The role contributes to the broader aims of the Arts faculty, including collaboration on interdisciplinary projects, enrichment activities, and alignment with the school’s educational vision and global partnerships.
The teacher is expected to support curriculum implementation, student engagement, and innovation within a dynamic, inclusive international environment.

About Nord Anglia International School

We’re Nord Anglia Education, the world’s largest premium international schools organisation. 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.

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is a leading premium international schools organisation, with schools across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, India, Africa and Asia. Our schools share one ambition: to give every student an outstanding education that helps them achieve more than they ever thought possible. Our people are at the heart of that. As part of our family of schools, you will have access to world class professional development, a global network of colleagues, and unique collaborations that bring learning to life.

What you will do

• Deliver engaging and effective learning experiences in Music.
• Maintain high standards for student achievement and classroom conduct.
• Promote problem‑solving, creativity, and design thinking across all student abilities.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Employ data‑informed, differentiated teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Integrate ICT tools effectively into teaching and support digital learning.
• Act as a Form Tutor and contribute to the implementation of the IB curriculum. Take responsibility for developing and implementing schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the curriculum and school policies.
• Develop short, medium and long‑term plans in line with curriculum objectives.
• Ensure rigorous assessment to provide effective and timely feedback to students.

What you will bring

• Qualified teacher with experience teaching in an international environment
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure for all countries lived in
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Ireland
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music or a related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, HDipEd, or equivalent).

Experience:

• Strong teaching background with experience in the secondary curriculum.
• Familiarity with GCSE/IGCSE Music or similar educational context.

Skills:

• Expertise in the designated subject area, with the ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging to adolescent learners.
• Proficient classroom management skills tailored to the developmental and social dynamics of secondary students.
• Strong communication skills, essential for effective teaching, mentoring, and guidance of students in preparation for higher education or vocational paths.
• Competence in employing technology and digital tools for subject‑specific learning and research.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of the secondary curriculum, exam requirements, and effective teaching strategies for adolescents.
• Awareness of the challenges and opportunities in secondary education, including career guidance, social‑emotional learning, and student autonomy.

Personal Attributes:

• A commitment to supporting students’ academic and personal growth, helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence with empathy and understanding.
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge secondary students to achie…