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Company Name : Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Location : Abu Dhabi
Position : Prep School Head of Music

Job Description : Head of Music – Prep School

March 2022
Brighton College Abu Dhabi wishes to recruit an outstanding Prep School
Head of Music

Brighton College Abu Dhabi, the sister school

of Brighton College UK, is a leading

Independent-style British International

School located in the United Arab Emirates.

Founded in 2011 at a prime location on Abu

Dhabi Island on a purpose-built, state-of-the-

art campus, the College is heavily over-

subscribed and was rated outstanding in all

six categories at the most recent ADEK

inspection (2018). The full report is available

on the website.

The school is a member of COBIS and BSME

and the Head Mistress is an international member of HMC.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi benefits from a strong partnership with Brighton College, the UK’s top

co-educational independent school, and with Brighton College Al Ain, Brighton College Dubai and

Brighton College Bangkok. The Brighton family of schools currently educates more than 5,000

pupils.

A key component of Brighton’s internationalism is the importance it places upon ensuring that its

sister schools are authentically interpreting its values and ethos. Each school combines academic

excellence with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to

the individual needs and enthusiasms of every child. All pupils in the Brighton family of schools are

valued for their own sake and encouraged to develop their talents to the full, in a community where

there are no stereotypes and every achievement, however small, is noticed.

Brighton’s success is built upon recruiting genuinely inspirational teachers who can enthuse about

their subject and will maintain an exciting and vibrant intellectual environment in which children

are able to explore their interests, develop their existing talents and acquire new ones.
We are currently seeking to appoint experienced, well-qualified, and inspirational teachers to join

us for the 2022/2023 academic year. This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional and

hardworking team with the united goal of ensuring that every child reaches their potential both

academically and socially, by pushing boundaries and broadening horizons. Our positioning as one

of the leading academic schools in the Middle East, are testament to the dedication and hard work

of our common room.

Packages are amongst the best globally with an excellent basic salary and comprehensive benefits.

We also offer exceptional levels of financial support for Continuing Professional Development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for: Brighton College is a dynamic and exciting school looking for
enthusiastic and passionate Prep School Head of Music. This is a
unique opportunity to join an exceptional and hard-working team with
the united goal of ensuring that every child reaches their potential
both academically and socially, by pushing boundaries and broadening
horizons.
Consulting with: All Prep staff and Cross College Performing Arts/Dance and Music teams
Reporting to: Head of Prep School
Person Specification

➢ A relevant University degree and teaching qualification from a recognised academic
institution

➢ Evidence of Musical expertise and proficiency in at least one musical instrument above
Grade 8

➢ A distinguished record of teaching and musical performance/direction

➢ A strong record of professional development

➢ Working knowledge of National Curriculum

➢ At least two years of teaching experience is essential

➢ Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development

➢ The ability to inspire students through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to
lead them towards outstanding academic outcomes
Responsibilities of Position
Lead the Prep Music Curriculum in all areas including, but not limited to, curriculum
planning, assessment, QA, staff development, exam entries, student data tracking and

interventions.
To be an ambassador of the College at all times, in school and the United Arab Emirates
To teach a maximum of 80% teaching timetable, carry out duties as required and to actively
support the CCA Programme committing to a reasonable contribution (usually two per

week).

Teaching and Learning
To be aware of and comply with all the College policies including those for marking
and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting
To assist with covering colleagues as required
To prepare, invigilate and assess, as required, internal and external tests and examinations
Pastoral
To work within a House team as a Tutor in a specified Year Group
To show an active interest in each child’s personal and domestic circumstances
To foster the personal and social developments of each pupil in your care
To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of
dress, behaviour and commitment
To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the College community
To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully complying with, all the
College Polices; including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and the Anti-bullying Policy
To be familiar with in all the College’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in
ensuring
the safety of all members of the College community at all times
To be aware of and comply with the College’s rewards and disciplinary policies,
promoting exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times
To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
Professional Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the wider College Music and Performing Arts Departments
Be an outstanding role model, setting high personal expectations of the teaching of Music,
curriculum planning, professionalism, professional development, and administration
Promote a positive ethos ensuring that all students are stretched and challenged, enjoy
and value academic subjects
Attend and participate in Music network meetings with other professionals to enhance
curriculum practice
Write curriculum information for parents and school or marketing documents that are
required
Promote student independence, leadership and voice within the curriculum
Ensure that all internal examinations are set, conducted and marked in a manner
consistent with external examination expectations
Develop agreed schemes of learning, understand the requirements of examination syllabi,
and meet assessment deadlines4
Promote planning and practice focusing on learning for achievement where active learning
strategies engage and motivate students
Ensure that AfL strategies are used effectively to support the progress of learners and to
review provision
Monitor student progress (including use of data) and action subject-appropriate
interventions
Promote cross-curricular dimensions and the development of cross-curricular functional
skills: literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy
To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
To attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies, Productions, Sporting and Special Events
To be responsible for all College resources particularly those in your care, reporting damage
or loss to your line manager or the facilities manager, as appropriate
To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances
and ensuring that there is a record of this
To be in School prior to 7.00am and until at least 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday. 7am to
12pm Friday
To carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Head Mistress, Head of
School or member of the SLT
To attend Prep School Staff Meetings and Briefings
To take a lead in the future development of Music in the Preparatory School
To be responsible for the Prep School’s contributions to the College website, social media
and publications as necessary
To oversee and proof-read all full written and progress reports ensuring high quality
To provide a rich and varied programme of co-curricular music
Plan and co-ordinate Preparatory School concerts and recitals and provide music
ensembles and soloists for College events both on and off-campus
To work collaboratively with the Head of Instrumental Studies to provide performing
opportunities for Preparatory School pupils as soloists and in ensembles in informal concert
series
Support the Head of Instrumental Studies and Deputy Head Co-Curricular in promoting
positive links with external arts organisations
Sustain and develop collaborative relationships with Heads of Preparatory School Music
across Abu Dhabi, attending termly meetings and collaborating with other schools
REMUNERATION
An attractive salary
College-provided accommodation
School fee remission
Private medical insurance for the post holder and his/her dependants
Details of the above will be shared with the successful candidate. All of the above in-
line with specific school policies

APPLICATIONS
All applications must consist of the following completed documents to be considered.

1. Letter of application (maximum one page) addressed and emailed to Miss J Gilbertson (PA

to Head of Prep School) – jgilbertson@brightoncollege.ae

2. Completed teacher application form (available on website)

3. CV (maximum 3 sides)
NOTE: We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing

date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as

possible.
SAFEGUARDING
Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils
and expect all employees to share this commitment. All applications should read the
College’s child protection policy, which is available on our website, and are required to
declare any information as requested on the application form. An ACRO check and/or a
local police certificate will be requested for the successful candidate.

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