About this role
About Citizens School
At Citizens School, we are redefining education through a forward-thinking approach to school, where learners are empowered through our distinctive vision to "Inspire, Empower, Thrive." Our core values and unique approach revolve around four pillars: nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets, implementing inquiry-based learning, promoting transdisciplinary project-based learning, and ensuring that every learner is known and valued as an individual. We are dedicated to preparing learners for the challenges of the future by embedding real-world applications into every subject and encouraging each individual to explore and grow in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Subject Knowledge
· Maintain high expectations and standards while fostering a positive school ethos.
· Support target-setting processes within the music curriculum.
· Design engaging musical experiences to develop students' skills and appreciation of global music cultures.
· Stay up-to-date with recent developments in music education, including new technologies and teaching strategies.
· Assist in organizing music-related events such as concerts, recitals, and school productions.
· Attend meetings and professional development sessions as required.
· Promote inclusion by celebrating diversity through music and providing equal opportunities.
· Track and document students’ progress through formative assessments and evaluations.
2. Curriculum Design and Adaptation
· Develop exciting and engaging learning opportunities to enhance musical knowledge and performance skills.
· Align lesson plans with the NCfE (National Curriculum for England), integrating cross-curricular learning where appropriate.
· Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring inclusivity and support for diverse abilities.
· Utilize digital technology to enhance music learning experiences.
· Plan and implement effective use of resources such as instruments, software, and learning