Music Teacher- Cello and Music & Movement

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 202122 we reached 650 million people.

The British Council School Madrid is currently seeking to appoint an outstanding professional as Music Teacher for Cello and Music & Movement, based in Madrid and with an immediate start. We are offering a temporary, part-time contract (21 hours and 40 minutes a week) covering a parental leave.

This post is being advertised internally as well as externally.

Key Dates

• Closing date for Applications: 19th of November 2023, 23:59 Madrid time
• Shortlisting and interviews: week of the 20th of November

Please be advised the selection process may include presentations, in-tray and other selection exercises.

Purpose of the Role

To teach in the school as a member of a team of instrument and music teachers. To teach the required instrument in a through-school role, across all sections, in all Key Stages, and work as a member of the team ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, as well as being involved in developing high quality schemes of work for students to follow. To support the team in achieving excellent ABRSM and similar external exam results.

Preparing students for External Examinations and performances, in and outside school, is a key purpose of this role.

Role Context

The School is uniquely well positioned to meet the British Council core purpose: We build connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.

The British Council works with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

British Schools Overseas Inspection 2015,2018,2021 Highest rating in all areas

We are a British 2-18 private coeducational school with approximately 2000 pupils on roll.

Our Somosaguas campus has 3 separate facilities (Early Years, Primary and Secondary) and children start with us at 2 years of age and study with us for 16 years until they graduate at the age of 18:

Early Years where approximately 400 pupils from Pre-Nursery to Reception, (age 2 to 5) follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and 130 Year 1 pupils start Key Stage 1. Children also develop their Spanish language skills,

Primary where approximately 700 pupils from Year 2 to Year 6 follow the English National Curriculum and the Spanish Language and Culture curriculum.

Secondary where approximately 700 pupils from Year 7 to Year 11 follow the English National Curriculum and the Spanish Language and Culture curriculum finishing with IGCSE and International GCSEs in a wide range of subjects (2021 results 71% – 9 7 and 97% – 9 4) and approximately 250 pupils complete their BiBac (Bilingual Baccalaureate). This is our unique Sixth Form programme (2021 results – 8.43/10 Spanish University Entrance Exam). Year after year 100% of our students go on to Top World Universities in Spain, UK, US and Europe and in the last few years 50% have opted for overseas and 50% for Spain.

Our teaching staff teach in our modern, purpose built facilities and are supported by a Business Services team who provide them with cutting edge ICT equipment and resources as well as outstanding facilities with a caring and effective administrative support.

Our bespoke, dynamic CPDL programme ensures staff can offer our pupils an excellent overall experience while at the same time staying up to date with UK and other global practices.

Our intent statement:The British Council School curriculum challenges all pupils to reach their potential. We believe all pupils have the right to an ambitious, rigorous and exciting learning journey and all our pupils experience a deep and broad education inspired by the best of both worlds approach of our bilingual School. Our curriculum provides pupils with the skills, competencies and knowledge to become creative and critical thinkers who are resilient and caring so that they can be successful and valued members of our School community and beyond.

British Council policies, standards and regulations apply to all aspects of this job.

Main Accountabilities

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Plan and teach well structured lessons

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

[Source: DfE Teachers standards]

To take part in any other duties contemplated in the National Private Schools Collective Agreement as assigned by the line manager.

Core Skills

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Essential

Communicating and Influencing Level 2 – Relates communications to circumstances: Displays good listening, writing and speaking skills, setting out logical arguments clearly and adapting language and the form of communication to meet the needs of different people/audiences.

Planning and Organising Level 2 – Plans ahead: Able to organise own work over weeks and months, or to plan ahead for others, taking account of priorities and the impact on other people.

Analysing Data and Problems Level 2 – Uses data: Able to review available data and identify cause and effect, and then to choose the right solution from a range of known alternatives.

Role Specific Skills

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Essential

• Classroom Management: Is able to engage all pupils throughout the lesson effectively differentiating the learning of individuals, groups within the whole class setting. Manages learner behaviour by establishing and maintaining a clear positive behaviour framework in the classroom. Promotes critical thinking skills through the use of a range of strategies including effective questioning.

• Lesson Planning and Assessment: All lessons are purposeful with clear learning outcomes. Demonstrates a clear understanding of assessment principles and is able to plan and incorporate effective assessment procedures to inform future planning. Is able to embed the effective use of ICT in lesson planning.

• Subject Knowledge and Delivery: Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and can communicate this effectively. Is able to share knowledge and expertise with others. Is an excellent classroom practitioner.

• Understanding Your Learners: Is able to identify individual learning needs and implement appropriate strategies. Is able to both support lower ability children and challenge higher ability children. Has knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in teaching.

• Learning Technologies: Consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in using technology resources appropriately in the classroom, online and for hybrid teaching when required. Is able to integrate technologies into daily classroom delivery. Encourage students to use ICT independently. Uses the School Intranet to provide resources for students to use at home and to share resources with other staff.

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience

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Essential

• 2 years experience teaching individualstudents, leading groups and preparingstudents for ABRSM or similar musiccertifications.

Desirable

• 5 years experience teachingindividual students, leadinggroups and preparingstudents for ABRSM or similarmusic certifications.

Language Requirements

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Essential

This post requires English and Spanish language ability.

• First language English/ Spanish to the level of, or a level comparable to, first language communicator (Proficient spoken and written level, minimum C2 CEFR or equivalent).

• Second language English/ Spanish to the level of, or a level comparable to, independent spoken level (minimum B2 CEFR or equivalent).

Those candidates who do not have a working knowledge of the second language will be required to working towards achieving B2 level by end of first year and will receive support to do so.

Education & Qualifications

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Essential

• Music qualification (degree in music) with specialism in the relevant instrument or discipline

Additional Job Requirements

Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country:Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in the country in which the role is based. Given that our offices have different legal status depending on the work we do in those countries, we recommend that you contact HR in country for additional information on the likelihood of securing a visa. Only at its discretion will the British Council provide support so please check first whether visa support is offered.

Other requirements:There are occasional trips and performances locally and members of staff are required to accompany students. Overseas travel sometimes takes place and staff may be asked to accompany groups. Due to the nature of your role, you may be required to work outside school hours during events and performances.

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British Council Values and Behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they say what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision making, as well as guiding how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed in the selection process. Our values are:

Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold

The behaviours for each values pair can be found on our Intranet SharePoint site for internal staff and at our portal for external applicants.

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council iscommitted to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you have any problems with your application please email [email protected]

Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ASK HR email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.