Peri Music Teacher
Job purpose
Sunmarke School is seeking a passionate, skilled, and motivated music teacher to deliver high-quality music education across the primary and secondary phases. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum delivery, student musical progression, and the wider cultural life of the school, ensuring music is a visible and valued part of the school community.
Department overview
The music department is well resourced with a wide range of instruments, purpose-built music classrooms, and a structured peripatetic and extracurricular music programme. The department supports classroom instruction, performances, ensembles, and school-wide events.
Key responsibilities
Teaching & learning
Deliver engaging, differentiated music lessons across primary and secondary year groups
Plan and deliver lessons covering performance, composition, listening, and music theory
Deliver structured music programmes aligned with internationally recognized music education frameworks such as Trinity, ABRSM, or equivalent, ensuring clear progression pathways for students
Inspire students of varying musical abilities and backgrounds
Maintain high expectations for achievement, participation, and behaviour
Student development & assessment
Use assessment effectively to monitor student progress and inform teaching
Identify and nurture musical potential in students across phases
Prepare students for performances, assemblies, concerts, and school productions
Provide constructive feedback to students and contribute to parent communication where required
Co-curricular & enrichment
Lead and support music clubs, ensembles, rehearsals, and productions
Contribute to concerts, showcases, and wider school events
Support the development of a strong musical culture across the school
Professional responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the head of department and teaching colleagues
Contribute positively to departmental planning and curriculum development
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
Support student enrolment, trial lessons, and progression into structured music pathways where required
Uphold safeguarding, child protection, and pastoral responsibilities at all times
Requirements
Essential
Formal qualification in music
Proven experience working with children primary and/or secondary level
Desirable
Experience supporting music clubs, ensembles, performances, assemblies, or productions
Experience delivering music instruction aligned to Trinity, ABRSM or equivalent frameworks
Ability to support instrumental instruction and/or ensemble direction (choir, band, orchestra)
Experience preparing students for external music assessments or graded examinations
Skills & competencies
Creative, innovative, and enthusiastic teaching approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate, enthuse, and engage students across a wide age range
High professional standards, adaptability, and resilience
Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to school life
Safeguarding & compliance
Sunmarke School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including but not limited to:
Verified passport copy
Attested academic and professional qualifications
Three satisfactory professional references
Police clearance / DBS check
Job specification
Candidates applying for this position must be sponsored by their spouse, father, or own visa as this is a local contract; therefore, there are no additional benefits.
Application process
If you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.
Interviews will take place either face-to-face in Dubai or by video conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai.
Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore, we encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be September 2026.
Safer recruitment statement
Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.