Head of Music at Grange School

Grange School is an all through 5 to 16 day and residential School in which pupils, teachers and parents, work and learn together.

Grange operates as a not-for-profit, co-educational, English National Curriculum, independent, day school set on beautiful grounds within the Government Reservation Area (GRA), Ikeja, on the mainland part of Lagos in Nigeria. An off-campus "House" has been included to provide a boarding service to parents and pupils. Our spacious campus includes a variety of well maintained facilities which create an attractive environment for learning.

The school is one of only three in Nigeria to be accredited by the Uk's Independent Association of Preparatory Schools. (IAPS).

Due to the positive growth in student numbers and the development of the school in the various Faculties, we hereby invite applications for position below:

Job Title: Head of Music

Location: Lagos.

Qualifications and Specifications

• Graduate with qualified teacher status with major in Music.
• Experience of middle leadership in a British Curriculum school.
• Knowledge of relevant curriculum areas in different key stages, including a sound understanding of assessment and monitoring.
• Ability to play various musical, orchestral instruments and to sing
• Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the various age groups.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current technology and educational research especially in the field of music education
• Knowledge of learning styles and skills in using varied teaching methods to address students learning styles.
• A proven track record of excellent outcomes for students.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels.
• An ability to inspire and maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• A sound understanding of the use of data in assessment, target setting and progress of pupils.
• Experience of supporting strategies to maximise pupil achievement throughout school.

Requirements

• Spoken and written English must be of a high standard.
• Experience as a teacher in a British National Curriculum School.
• Willingness to participate in Co-Curricular activities.
• A resident Expatriate or a Repatriate.

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their complete Resume to: [email protected]