Bilingual music teacher

Expected Profile

• Degree in Music / Education.
• Fluent or advanced English.
• A dedicated, committed and collaborative approach.
• A continuous-learning mindset.

Expected Experience

• Teaching experience in Early Years and/or Primary education.
• Experience in bilingual settings or teaching through English as a medium of instruction.
• Experience with curriculum planning aligned with the BNCC and international frameworks.
• Experience with formative assessment, record-keeping and portfolios.
• Involvement in institutional projects, pedagogical events and interdisciplinary work.
• Experience with international curricula (IB, Cambridge, British Curriculum or similar) is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Curriculum

• Prepare weekly lesson plans aligned with the BNCC, the institutional curriculum and international guidelines for Music Education, in both English and Portuguese.
• Design experiences based on listening, creation, performance, appreciation and musical inquiry.
• Ensure clear linguistic intentionality across bilingual practice.
• Integrate music into interdisciplinary and institutional projects.

Teaching and Language

• Develop musical literacy within a bilingual context.
• Foster English language acquisition through musical practice.
• Monitor pupils' artistic, expressive and socio-emotional development.
• Plan individualised pedagogical interventions when needed.

Assessment and Monitoring

• Produce systematic records, audiovisual portfolios and reports.
• Use data to inform pedagogical decision-making.
• Keep institutional systems up to date.
• Plan and administer formative and summative assessments in Music.

Institutional Commitment

• Take part in training sessions, pedagogical meetings, staff councils and school projects.
• Follow protocols, internal policies and leadership guidance.
• Contribute to curriculum review processes within the subject area.
• Act in line with the school's culture and values.

Relationship with Families

• Hold meetings, feedback sessions and formal communications when necessary.
• Report on progress, challenges and strategies in line with institutional policy.
• Share evidence of musical learning.
• Follow communication protocols.

Ethics, Safety and Safeguarding

• Comply fully with child protection policies.
• Safeguard pupils' physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Report risk situations in line with protocol.
• Ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Adhere to the code of conduct.