Job Description: Music Teacher (Vocal & Instrumental)

The primary purpose of the Music Teacher will be –

- To demonstrate sound curriculum knowledge; plan, teach and assess well designed lessons.
- To ensure a safe and stimulating environment to foster students’ creativity, rooted in a sense of mutual respect.
- Set the ultimate objectives & ensure that students achieve the set objectives and continuously improve.
- Embody the behaviour and values that the students are expected to uphold.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Curriculum Implementation & Development:

- Teaching, preparing music lessons, courses and setting and marking of work.
- Planning lessons to meet student’s individual learning needs and to ensure student’s progression.
- Take responsibility for the designated area of the curriculum or curriculum innovation or project.
- Deliver planned curriculum in collaboration with subject teachers.
- Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programmes.
- Guiding and preparing students for in school and inter-school events.
- Actively initiate and participate in inviting artists and conducting workshops for students.
- Maintain and update existing curriculum plans, in alignment with the International Baccalaureate’s Programme.
- Use a range of appropriate techniques & strategies for learning & teaching dance, drama, music, and visual arts.
- Ensure effective classroom management & maintain a well organised and stimulating learning environment fostering a holistic student .




- Work and collaborate with form tutors and Heads of Programme in planning the programme of inquiry and be committed to a concept-driven curriculum for supporting an inquiry.
- Provide opportunities to students to identify and reflect on “big ideas” within and between the arts strands and the programme of inquiry.
- Support students by giving opportunities to:

- develop proficiency as musicians
- acquire audience skills such as listening and viewing responsively;
- interpret and present their own or others’ works to a range of audiences;
- evaluate the different roles of artists in society such as to entertain, provoke debate or challenge views and perceptions;
- create and critique compositions using a selection of tools and techniques;

Assessment, Recording and Reporting

- Accurately maintain current records, including students’ attainment, attendance, etc.
- Providing clear and constructive feedback for improvement and progress for each student according to the Marking and Feedback policy.
- Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment of every student.
- Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student’s achievement in relation to learning outcomes.




- Assessing students’ understanding regularly through all stages of the creative process, as well as the final product as per the Assessment policy.
- To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of students’ development.

Administrative Responsibilities

- Participating in appropriate administrative and organisational tasks in order to ensure the smooth running of the department.
- The activity area should be kept neat and tidy. Students should be encouraged to decorate their activity area and develops a pride in their activity room and in their school in general.
- Proper training should be given to see that students respect school property, and no damage to it should be acceptable.
- Ensure maintenance and up-keep of equipment & instruments.

Basic Qualifications and Experience

- Graduate in Music from a recognised University OR Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary qualification along with a recognised Music qualification.
- Robust proficiency in playing the Keyboard and Guitar is essential.
- Minimum two years of experience in teaching Music at the school level is preferred. Experience in a CBSE-affiliated school would be an added advantage.

Basic Competencies and Skills

- Ability to teach vocal and instrumental music, impart theoretical and practical music education, and prepare students for school performances, competitions and events.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English and computers are mandatory.

📌 Teacher - Music (Vocal and Instrumental) - The Kalyani School, Pune (India)
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