The Regent’s School Bangkok Job Description Head of Whole School Music Responsible to: The Principal General Responsibilities The Head of Whole School Music will be responsible for: •
His/Her own teaching commitment, including preparation, teaching, evaluation, assessment, recording and reporting
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Effective leading of the teaching and learning within the department
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Coordinating arrangements relating to Early Years/Primary/Secondary links and transfer in liaison with the Heads of Primary and Secondary
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Leading the implementation of whole school policies within the department
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Ensuring the further development of orchestras, ensembles, choirs and the direction and production of performances to a wide range of audiences
Specific Responsibilities Teaching and learning •
Establishing, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and developing departmental philosophy; aims, objectives, priorities and operational procedures in accordance with the school’s overall aims
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Planning, implementation, organisation, evaluation and development of the curriculum
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Establishing effective teaching methodology including: - clear aims and objectives - guidance on teaching methods and approaches - contents of the course, skills, concepts and knowledge - homework - liaison with other departments to establish cross-curricular links
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Developing and maintaining realistic, reliable and valid assessment procedures including a uniform procedure for ongoing assessment of skills knowledge, and understanding throughout the school
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Ensuring all curriculum requirements are met; including all curriculum-driven performances, recording of same and all assessment submission deadlines, both internal and external
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