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    Peripatetic Music Teacher - Nairobi, Kenya - St Andrew's School

    St Andrew's School
    St Andrew's School Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    St Andrew's School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa.

    Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18.

    The Role

    St Andrew's, Turi is seeking to appoint a highly motivated passionate individual to take up Peripatetic Music and instrumental teaching in subjects in Drum kit and Percussion in our Prep School and Senior School.

    At St Andrew's we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    The successful applicant will undertake their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew's School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and guidelines and will be required to undergo all checks relevant to the post.


    We aim to appoint a forward-thinking, visionary and inspirational member of staff who would provide the very best to our students.

    Prior knowledge and experience is important and the person should be an experienced musician and trainer.
    Person Specification
    Working at St Andrew's Turi is an exciting and dynamic experience.

    We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

    There are some requirements that are essential to working with us:

    The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School's aims and Christian ethos.

    To teach MUSIC lessons to students of a wide range from Prep to Senior School and to prepare them for graded MUSIC examinations.

    The candidate will need to be up to comprehensively dispense ALL areas of the ABRSM, LCM & UNISA Curricula to the standard desired by St Andrews.

    Able to write detailed well-structured reports.
    Proficient Lesson planning skills.
    Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
    Ability to motivate pupils across all ages.
    Determination and perseverance
    Imagination, Innovation and Creativity

    To be responsible for arranging a timetable that is suitable for the needs of the pupils and takes into consideration other school commitments.

    Assistance with timetabling is available from the Assistant Deputy Head Academics and the Directors of Co-Curricula.
    Identify clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.

    Maintaining discipline in accordance with the School's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work.

    Knowledge and Experience
    Qualifications

    Essential

    A Grade 8 qualification and above from ABRSM, LCM, UNISA or an equivalent examining body, in their main instrument, OR Appropriate Professional Experience.

    University Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent from a recognised University
    Registration with Teacher's Service Commission will be an added advantage

    Desirable

    Experience of performance skills needed for musical theatre, major School Musical Events, Orchestral Weekend, End of Year Concerts, Jazz and Gospel Band etc
    Actively taking part in Co-Curricular Music, helping to run Ensembles, worship bands & Orchestra.
    Arranging recitals and concerts for pupils' families and friends
    Assessing students abilities, providing feedback and writing reports
    Ensuring up-to-date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements and preparing the students for such examinations.
    Teaching music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to students.

    Skills

    Essential

    Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
    Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students of all ages, management, and other staff
    Well developed problem solving skills
    Self motivated and able to work alone without direction
    Adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required

    Desirable

    Evidence of being able to lead, manage and be responsible for initiatives/developments
    Experience of arranging events during school term

    Safeguarding
    Essential

    Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and to the personal development of our students.
    Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety
    Knowledge of KCSIE and safeguarding requirements
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