Music Director And Teacher Milano

Music Director And Teacher
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

The school aims to establish a choir and a number of ensembles (for both Lower and Upper School).

Many children from Primary and above learn a musical instrument at school.

There are a series of opportunities to perform, such as assemblies, concerts, carol services, and various school events.

CSM also has a parents' choir.

The Director of Music will liaise directly with the principal and Head of Upper School.

You would also work closely with the Head of Drama in particular (co-producing/directing many school performances and our annual Musical Production) and other heads of department to deliver outstanding learning experiences to the children.

**Responsibilities and duties

- The planning and teaching of music classes across all grades.

- The direction of choirs and instrumental ensembles across the school, including parents' choir.

- Take on role of music director and piano accompanist for school performances.

- Oversight and maintenance of the development plan for music and written policy guidelines on all aspects of departmental activity (including risk assessments), as published in the departmental handbook which is updated annually.

- Manage materials, equipment, and facilities.

- Managing and supervising the timetable of a team of peripatetic music teachers, and participate in the recruitment and appointment of music teachers within the department.

- Supervision of the work of departmental staff, and provision of support, guidance and advice in line with the school's appraisal system.

- Being the point of reference for parents and peripatetic staff regarding staff allocation, reporting, and general liaison with parents.

- Arrangements for graded music examinations with ABRSM and Trinity.

- Being an advocate for music (both in and out of school) to students, parents and staff.

- Coordination and direction of the programme of ensemble rehearsals, concerts and other musical activities throughout the year, including; music-drama collaborations, choir practice and assemblies.

- Attend all faculty meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as required

- Create and deploy the department's vision for future development.

**Qualifications and experience required

- Graduate with qualified teacher status

- Current or recent experience of music teaching

- Broad ranging musical interests

- Able to communicate well and inspire children of all ages; devoted to their education and wellbeing

- A leader; energetic, resourceful, strategic with the ability to work under pressure and see the 'whole school' picture whilst remaining a persuasive advocate for music

- A strong communicator and a good listener, able to engage with other specialist staff and be sympathetic to their circumstances and departmental needs

- Experienced in using ICT in the classroom and for administration purposes

- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to pre-empt and solve logístical problems

- Keyboard skills are essential

- Experience in choral and orchestral direction

- A sense of humour

**Professional Standards

- Communicate regularly and freely with the Heads and other colleagues

- Teach to a high standard

- Be ready to listen to and to try new ideas and working practices

- Be professional at all times

- Maintain high personal standards of appearance, behaviour and punctuality

**Other skills required

- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Ability to plan, monitor and review own practice

- Strong organisational skills

- Initiative

- Lots of energy

- Effective time management

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