Peripatetic Instrumental and Vocal Tutors Preferably local-hire in Bahrain
Starting September 2022
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) is seeking to appoint outstanding Peripatetic Instrumental and Vocal Tutors.
The Music Department presently consists of a Director of Whole School Music, Lead Teacher of Music, 3 academic music teachers, a full-time instrumental tutor, and 4 visiting instrumental tutors. This is a thriving and ambitious department encouraging our students and teachers to be musicians in the classroom and the wider community. BSB is currently the award holder for the BSME Young Musicians of the Gulf 2022 Owerkowicz Bequest for Best Bahrain Based Musician.
We are looking for outstanding Tutors of Guitar, Drums, Brass and Lower Strings. The ability to teach viola and cello would be highly desirable, and previous experience of leading whole class instrumental and larger ensembles would be an advantage.
The British School of Bahrain https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus
We are BSB, a school with its roots in the historic and culturally rich country of Bahrain, which is now growing within the global community. Join us on this journey.
The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.
Teaching and & Learning at BSB
BSB is a member of the Inspired global group of schools, which aspires to the highest standards in private education. Integrating innovative, challenging and enriching programmes in the academic curriculum, performing arts and sport is central to the Inspired approach.
Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.
At The British School of Bahrain, Instrumental and Vocal Tutors’ are expected to:

• provide high calibre music lessons for students.
• demonstrate appropriate techniques to students.
• enable the students to perform musically and to achieve their full potential in music examinations, competitions, and concert performances as appropriate (this will primarily be achieved through one-to-one lessons and coaching ensembles).
• write reports and assessment as requested by the Director of Whole School Music or Lead Teacher of Music.
• carry out administrative tasks in relation to the role.
• carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Director of Whole School Music or Lead Teacher of Music.

We ask that staff:

• Ensure students are entered for ABRSM and Trinity examinations, are given performance opportunities, get students involved with ensembles and enter students for the Bahrain Young Performers Festival, Young Musicians of the Gulf - each year. These are examples of the sort of activities and pursuits all our students must be engaged with.
• Nurture all their students to set goals and choose repertoire they would like to play.
• Show support for Students, your colleagues and Department, by attending scheduled concerts and performances, where your students are represented;
• Keep the teaching room tidy, well organised, and instruments are kept in a safe environment for students.
• Demonstrate a positive working style with enthusiasm and commitment;
• Has high expectations and aspirations for all students.
• Has a demonstratable commitment to the overall development of young people.
• Can provide an Enhanced Disclosure/DBS/ACRO Police Check or equivalent, and who is committed to the welfare of all children.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet our qualifications and experience requirements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The British School of Bahrain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo rigorous child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this position, please complete the TES online application. The application form will be automatically directed to the BSB Human Resources Department. You can send your cover letter, credentials, passport copy and an enhanced DBS certificate via BSB HR’s email address hr@thebsbh.com as soon as possible. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae or Resumes. All applications will be acknowledged via email.
We request references for all candidates that we invite to interview.
For non-local applicants, interviews will take place via Zoom. Applicants will be invited to conduct two interviews, one with the Executive Headmaster and the other with the Head of each School.
If you would like to find out more about our School, please visit www.britishschoolbahrain.com British School of Bahrain Budaiya Kingdom of Bahrain Telephone: +973 176 10920 Email: hr@thebsbh.com
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