Head of Music (Secondary)

The Alice Smith School (Secondary); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary educational institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Music to create engaging curriculum and foster a joyful learning environment. The ideal candidate will lead a team while cultivating a compassionate atmosphere, ensuring students are engaged in authentic learning experiences. With requirements including diverse international curriculum experience and a passion for music, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on students' education.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating effective group work in dynamic settings.
• Ability to create relevant and authentic learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create multidisciplinary learning opportunities for music students.
• Cultivate a compassionate learning environment.
• Lead a team to support student learning.

Skills

Diverse experience of different international curricula

Experience with project-based learning

Ability to personalize learning experiences

Leadership skills

Deep knowledge of Music

Job description

The Alice Smith School (Secondary) – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

According to the words of our school song: ‘Soon there were two, who were joined by a few’. Alice Smith started a movement with just two people. That single brave act sparked a positive chain reaction. She inspired other families to join her on her journey, creating a nurturing environment for generations of learners and a home away from home for thousands of families.

In that same vein, we keep the Alice Smith spirit alive by building a nurturing community that encourages our students to explore the world with courage, curiosity and compassion.

To build a better world together.

Our purpose

is embedded through our three strategic pillars:

Our People

We are a diverse collective of experts and curious minds, working together to push the boundaries of education to lead learning for an ever-changing world.

Our Students

We encourage students to explore different paths with courage and curiosity, in an environment that empowers them to make an impact as their best self.

Our World

We are a supportive, connected community that innovates, explores and learns together.

The Opportunity (Overview of the role)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Head of Music (Secondary), you will:

• Create both subject and multidisciplinary learning opportunities using your insights into pedagogical approaches for students within music.
• Create curriculum in a myriad of ways through personalisation, inquiry, problem‑based, challenges‑based, project‑based exploration, hands‑on application, problem‑solving and critical thinking.
• Cultivate a compassionate learning environment where students are equal and engaged in authentic learning experiences.
• Lead a team working productively in interdisciplinary synthesis, in order to develop deeper understanding of concepts.
• Build a learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community.
• Collaborate intensively with colleagues to continually deepen student learning.
• Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families.
• Adhere to the school's policies and procedures.

Alice Smith Educators are:

• Learner‑centred
• Interculturally literate
• Open‑minded
• Promoters of personalised pathways
• Sparkers of courage and curiosity

Responsibilities/duties:

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• You bring all or most of the following:
• A diverse experience of different international curricula
• Experience of facilitation and design of effective group work in dynamic settings
• Experience with the development of student project‑based learning, organisational, and research skills necessary to conduct inquiry, problem, project or even phenomena based interdisciplinary learning
• Personalise guidance for each student based on feedback and needs
• Create relevant and authentic learning experiences
• Lead a team who can support students to evidence their learning

As a Music specialist you will have:

• Deep knowledge of, and an infectious passion for, a range of Music content
• Experience teaching music through engaging learning experiences
• Remarkable entrepreneurial drive, creativity and ability to bring new ideas to fruition

All staff are responsible for ensuring that safeguarding is central to everything we do, adopting a whole‑school approach. Please refer to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for more information.

Safe Recruitment Practices:

As a school with a diverse collective of experts, we uphold recruitment protocols that adhere to the highest possible international standards. We conduct thorough pre‑employment checks on candidate references and verify qualifications. If you require further information regarding the School's 'Pre‑Appointment Checks,' please liaise with our People and Culture representative, as the process may vary for individuals of different nationalities.

We prioritise the careful scrutiny of checks as they are essential in ensuring a safe and secure environment for our students. By maintaining stringent recruitment practices, we aim to provide a nurturing and protected learning environment for all our students.

The duties and responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time according to the changing demands of the school. This job description may be reviewed at the reasonable discretion of the Head of School and school leadership in the light of those changing requirements and in consultation with the post holder.