Music Teacher

King's College Riyadh

The successful candidate will teach Music as a specialist subject, delivering a broad and creative curriculum that nurtures confidence, performance skills, and musical appreciation. You will play a key role in shaping the Music provision at the school, raising standards, monitoring pupil progress, and contributing to concerts, assemblies and events. A commitment to pastoral care, high expectations, and active involvement in extra-curricular life is essential.

This role requires a teacher who is committed to developing pupils academically, socially, and personally ensuring each child achieves their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver a broad, balanced and engaging Music curriculum.
• Contribute to curriculum planning at long-, medium- and short-term levels.
• Create high-quality lessons that enable pupils to reach their full potential.
• Maintain excellent classroom discipline in line with school policies.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Set challenging targets and use data to inform planning.
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback to pupils.
• Communicate effectively with parents when required.
• Support SEN and EAL pupils in line with school policy.
• Contribute to the school s extra-curricular programme (ECAs), including music clubs, choirs, performances and productions.

School Values & Ethos

• Promote and model the vision and values of King s College Riyadh.
• Support the school s commitment to providing an outstanding all-round education.
• Inspire and motivate pupils with consistently high expectations.
• Respect and support the culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Support pupils social, emotional and physical development.
• Supervise pupils during breaks and lunchtimes as required.
• Promote courtesy, good manners and respectful behaviour.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and personal conduct.
• Apply school rewards and sanctions consistently and fairly.

Management & Organisation

• Maintain a purposeful, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and colleagues.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and maintain regular communication.
• Follow all school procedures including Health & Safety, fire evacuation and safeguarding.
• Liaise with colleagues on curriculum matters and pupil progress.

Wider School Involvement

• Register pupil attendance daily.
• Organise and participate in educational visits where appropriate.
• Support school events, including concerts, performances and showcases.
• Attend staff meetings, briefings and CPD sessions.
• Participate in duty rotas and House events.
• Uphold high professional standards in dress, conduct and punctuality.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to whole-school improvement.

Safeguarding

• Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Report concerns promptly and professionally.
• Engage fully in safeguarding training.

Professional Expectations

• Uphold and promote the school s vision, values and culture, including local Saudi cultural expectations.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct, integrity, punctuality and presentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to school development and CPD.
• Ensure full compliance with all safeguarding and child protection requirements.