Music Teacher

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School seeks a passionate Music Teacher to deliver a broad music curriculum in an international context. You will foster a warm classroom, implement the curriculum, and support students’ development in music performance and theory.

You will collaborate with Curriculum Leaders, manage instruments and resources, and participate in exams, concerts, and school events while upholding safeguarding standards. Graduate or higher with Western notation proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Post-Graduate able to read/write and teach using Western staff notation.
• 3+ years teaching experience in an international school preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fostering classroom environment.
• Impart knowledge per the defined curriculum.
• Mentor students and model progressive social attitudes and behaviour.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Leaders and school leadership to support student learning.
• Plan and prepare lessons aligned with The British School context.
• Maintain stock and manage musical instruments and equipment.
• Support music exams, festivals, and school events.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Behaviour management skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to work in a team

Willingness to take on added responsib

Education

Graduate or Post-Graduate; read/write and teach using Western staff notation

Tools

Job description

1 - 3 Years

Permanent

Job Description

J OB DESCRIPTION

Jo b Ti t l e : MusicTeacher

De p a r tm en t: Whole School

Re po r ts t o : CurriculumLeader- Music

Role:

• Teachers create a warm fostering environment in the classroom thatfacilitates learning.
• Teachers help impart knowledge to their students as per the definedcurriculum.
• Teachers mentor and nurture students and role model desirableprogressive social attitudes and behaviour.
• Teachers work closely with other teachers in their Curriculum Area,their Curriculum Leaders, Key Stage Leaders and other the school leadershipto ensure optimal student learning and teaching.

Key Accountabilities :

Planning and preparing for students’learning:

• Planappropriately using knowledge and understanding of The British SchoolContext.
• Keepabreast of contemporary pedagogical approaches and work to implement bestpractice.
• Possessappropriate content knowledge.
• Have anunderstanding of students’ needs and abilities and design appropriatelearning experiences.
• Identifyappropriate learning outcomes for students.
• Planandimplement effective assessment for/of learning which enhances outcomes forstudents.

Creating an effective learning environment:

• Createrespectful classroom environment.
• Establishan effective rapport with students and colleagues.
• Establishand maintain effective classroom management.
• Managephysical space.
• Supportstudents socially, emotionally and academically.
• Reinforceand reward positive behaviours.
• Be responsible for the proper storage and maintenance of musicalinstruments, classroom equipment and the upkeep of the specialist musicrooms.
• Understand and implement the Health and Safety policies of theschool and the department to ensure a safe working environment for studentsand teachers.
• Maintain stock register and do annual stock check ensuring arecord of any breakage/resources.
• Liaise with the CL to order equipment and consumables.
• Take cover lesson and break/dispersal/bus duties according to theschool policy.

Teaching and learning:

• Useeffective questioning and discussion techniques.
• Engageand motivate students in their learning.
• Providefeedback to students in a timely and developmental fashion.
• Meetindividual needs through effective differentiation.
• Usetechnology effectively to support teaching and learning.
• Useresources effectively to support student learning.
• Incorporatethe TBS Learner Profile attributes in their teaching.
• Take specialist instrument afternoon activities classes asrequired.
• Assist selected IGCSE and IB music classes (by providingindividialised specialist instructions and accompaniment).
• Attend all department meetings and workshops.
• Contribute towards the development of Curriculum Area.
• Be responsible with a positive attitude for the facilitation ofteacher/student requirements for music.
• Take pastoral care responsibilities (become class tutor/co-tutor).
• Participate and contribute to the school events.
• Support audio-video recordings for music exams, festivals andassemblies

Professional values and behaviours:

• Appreciatethe diversity of TBS cultures and be sensitive to the needs and perceptionsof the international community.
• Reflecton teaching and learning to improve practice.
• Know andunderstand school policies.
• Communicatewith stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Contributeto student life.
• Contributeto professional learning networks where appropriate.
• Grow anddevelop professionally within the British School context.
• Showprofessionalism at all times with all stakeholder groups.
• Put theneeds of students first.
• Understandand work to implement the school’s mission and values.
• Alwaysmaintain high ethical standards and display integrity.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellentwritten and spoken English.
• Behaviourmanagement skills.
• Passionfor teaching.
• Abilityto work in a team.
• Willingnessto take on added responsibilities.

Qualification

• Graduate or Post-Graduate- ability to read/write and teach usingWestern staff notation.

Experience

• Preferably 3 + years teaching experience in an internationalschool.

ThisJob Description does not define all duties and responsibilities of the positionand the school may assign other tasks from timeto time to help operationalise the role.

The school may review and modify or amend the Job Description as needed afterdiscussion with the position holder.

SafeguardingInformation

The British School and all its personnel arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicantsmust be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening includingbut not limited to checks with past employers.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

12/08/2026

Job ID

TBS-MU-25

Department

Teaching

Location