CEAMS

Tokyo, Japan

Position Type: Peripatetic Teacher

Contract: Part Time, Contractor

School: Primary School

Location: Chiyoda-ku, Yonbancho

Closing Date: June 28, 2024

Job Start: As soon as possible

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School Wesbite: https://www.phoenixhouseschool.org/

JOB DESCRIPTION: Peripatetic Music Teacher 


Responsible to: Phoenix House Music Teacher

Purpose of the Post: To teach their specialist instrument(s) to students, to bring out the best in their abilities through identifying areas for development and implementing appropriate strategies to release their full potential. 

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder will be required to exercise her/his professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the professional duties set out below:-

  • Plan and prepare engaging individual instrumental lessons.
  • Teach and deliver individual/small group music sessions and activities, ensuring effective learning takes place and students make excellent progress.
  • Provide feedback and give advice on student performance and skills.
  • Research good practice of innovative and successful instrumental teaching.
  • Prepare students for performances, examinations and auditions, as appropriate. 
  • Work with students to use music as a means of personal and social development.
  • Encourage and engage students across all year groups to participate in the vibrant PH extra-curricular music opportunities.
  • Act as a music and learning role model, gaining the trust and respect of the people you work with.
  • Communicate positively and warmly with the Head of School, music teachers and other teaching staff, as well as students and parents, as appropriate. 
  • Attend and participate in school concerts, performances, events and assemblies when required and relevant
  • Contribute to whole school house music events throughout the year.
  • Undertake other duties and responsibilities which may be required from time to time. 
  • Ensure you adhere to health and safety standards and work within school safeguarding requirements. 
  • Ensure equality of opportunity is afforded to all personsl, actively seeking to eliminate any direct or indirect discriminatory practices and behaviour.

Person Specifications

Experience

  • Substantial and successful peripatetic instrumental teaching experience
  • High level of personal skill in and passion for music teaching and innovation.
  • Interest in individualised lesson design and a determined attitude towards progress

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • A thorough knowledge and understanding of peripatetic instrumental teaching
  • Ability to be a good team player with a good understanding of how teamwork contributes to harmonious school life and purposeful school development.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in order to meet performance deadlines.

Disposition – evidence of

  • Commitment to excellence and to significantly raise the musical skills and personal achievements of all pupils.
  • Personal and intellectual qualities required to set an example to others.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Flexibility, drive, energy and enthusiasm.
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Application Form

Section 1


1. Personal Details



2. Teaching Qualifications


3. Education


List all your school results and qualifications, most recent first. Please include dates as well as school and university names and locations.

Institution Name/Location Qualifications/Results Dates Action
From (YYYY-MM-DD) To (YYYY-MM-DD)


Section 2


1. Current Employment Details

If currently not employed please list most recent employment details and dates.


Current employer name*
Current employer postal address*
Current employer country
Current employer website
Current post held
Current monthly salary before tax, in JPY.*
Type of school
Number of students on roll
Date appointed (YYYY-MM-DD)

2. Previous Teaching / Employment Experience (most recent first)

Type of School Country Name of School/Company Post Held Number on Roll Dates Action
From (YYYY-MM-DD) To (YYYY-MM-DD)

3. Personal interests, including extracurricular activities


4. Details of any significant illness during last 2 years, including days off sick in last 12 months


SECTION 3


1. Referees

Referees must be previous Head Teacher or line managers. Colleagues will not be accepted as referees.


Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*

Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*

2. Availability

Please indicate any dates you are not available for interview

SECTION 4


Declarations

This is a post which involves working directly with children. You are therefore required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions.


Please Note

>>If your application is successful, prior to taking up your post, you will be required to undergo a background check. This will require you to complete a separate consent form and to provide more than one piece of documentary evidence of your identity.

>>Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from appointment of this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.

>>Any criminal record information arising out of the background check process will be discussed with you before any final decision is made about your employment.


Are you or have you ever been the subject of a disciplinary procedure related to your work with children? If yes please give details here.*

Do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings or equivalent in other countries in which you have lived? If yes please give details here.

Are you included in any list of people barred from working with children in any of the countries in which you have lived? If yes please give details here.

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Only complete applications, including all the documents listed above, will be considered. It should be understood that nothing in this form constitutes a contract.