Teacher of Music

About the School - Brighton College (Singapore): Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment. The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Music to join our fantastic team. About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world". At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class. It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive. About the Role: Brighton College (Singapore) is seeking an inspirational Teacher of Music to start in January 2026. The core purpose of the Teacher of Music is to deliver high-quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences that foster academic excellence, curiosity, and personal growth in every pupil. The teacher is responsible for creating a supportive and stimulating classroom environment that reflects the school's values and diverse community, while promoting global-mindedness and intercultural understanding. Through effective planning, assessment, and differentiation, the teacher ensures that all pupils make strong progress and develop the skills, confidence, and character needed to thrive both within and beyond the classroom. What you will be doing: Teach all timetabled Music classes in Pre-Prep/Prep. Promote Music in the Pre-Prep/Prep. Be responsible for care, security, and maintenance of Music resources and equipment throughout the Pre-Prep/Prep. Maintain up-to-date displays of Music around the Pre-Prep/Prep. Support school productions through prop and set designs where necessary. Run after school clubs targeting specific skills and ages. Liaise with other departments to develop cross‐curricular links. Take classes for music as timetabled. Co‐ordinate all extra‐curricular music activities. Organise major termly concerts, recital and a range of informal/teatime recitals. Provide music and lead school rehearsals for various festivals throughout the year. Provide music and support for events designed for current parents, together with events aimed at prospective parents, such as Open Houses. Support school drama productions where necessary. Organise a yearly house music competition. Organise room allocation for pupils to rehearse at lunch times and after school. Ensure that the range of abilities among children is catered for by planned differentiated activities. Mark works appropriately and as immediately as possible, giving individual feedback and encouragement whenever possible. Be responsible for the behaviour and discipline of children in accordance with the school behaviour policy. Meet with parents as required and foster good professional relationships and communication with parents. Liaise closely with the Head of College and other staff members regarding any children for concern. Provide PPA cover and to carry out any other duties reasonably requested by Head of College. Who we are looking for: Bachelor's degree in any field with PGCE or equivalent. International school experience (preferred but not essential). Superb writing and speaking abilities. Exemplifies the Brighton College (Singapore) values of Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness. An international outlook and understanding of working in diverse environments. Benefits at Cognita: Brighton College (Singapore)Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience School holidays and public holidays Free parking on site (subject to availability)Professional Development Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy‐paste this link into a browser: SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous background checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College's pre‐employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim. The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third (3rd) parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre‐employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Brighton College (Singapore) Pte Ltd SSG Registration Number: D Period of Registration: 14 October 2023 to 13 October 2027#J-18808-Ljbffr