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No. 1, Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Tel: +6 03 7727 7775 www.britishschool.edu.my

INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE MUSIC INTERNS 2015-2016

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TEACHING AT THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA This brochure is aimed at providing information for post - graduates who are interested in a gap year experience as a Music Intern at The British International School of Kuala Lumpur. This brochure is intended to give you an insight into the school and Kuala Lumpur and to provide information on the conditions for Music Interns. The British International School of Kuala Lumpur opened in September 2009 and has since then grown and developed rapidly to provide Foundation up to Year 10. The school has become very popular with our numbers consistently exceeding projections. We have a truly international flavour to our student body, which now numbers around 40 nationalities, although 20% are British, 40% are Malaysian with the remaining 40% from all over the world. The British International School of Kuala Lumpur is a member of British School Foundation, an organisation of schools of high reputation already in Europe, Asia and South America, and we aim to offer the most coherent and quality British education available anywhere.

THE SCHOOL

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur has been established to educate the children of expatriate families in the city. It has quickly become a thriving international school with a growing student roll. It is a thriving international school, situated in a pleasant and safe area in the suburb of Bandar Utama in Kuala Lumpur. We have a commitment to small classes (a maximum class size of 24 within Primary and 22 in Secondary), a strict admissions policy and teaching assistants in all Foundation and Primary classes; evidence of our commitment to the pursuit of excellence and high achievement. The school has currently 949 students with an anticipated roll of 1071 for next school year.

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We aim to offer a high quality education in an international setting, comparable to the best schools in the UK. There is no doubt that the amalgamation of motivated pupils, high calibre staff, enthusiastic parents and a superb learning environment helps us achieve this goal. The current campus is an attractive recently renovated facility. Facilities include:         

Classrooms each equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard and Internet connection Computer Room (with 23 units) Library Cafeteria Playgrounds with equipment Grass 5-a-side football pitch Tennis court Music facilities ICT suite

The Secondary campus has a larger purpose built buildings with all the facilities mentioned above plus:     

25 metre swimming pool Natural grass football pitch/artificial grass football pitch Tennis and basketball courts Indoor gymnasium 659 seat purpose built theatre

The new building to be completed in September 2016, will includude;      

Specialist science labs Art studio Graphics suite Recording studio Specialist classrooms Athletics track

A Board of Directors supports the school. The Board members are all successful and highly motivated people in their own right and although keenly interested in our work and involved in making strategic decisions, distance themselves from the day-to-day operations of the school. The school has a business and administrative section of Malay nationals, which is headed by an expatriate. These sections provide an invaluable service, having regular contact with the Malaysian government and local authorities to ensure that we can operate effectively. The business staff will also deal with work permits, visas, purchasing, etc., as well as helping you with housing issues.

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World Education World ClassClass Education The British International School of Kuala Lumpur is a selective school and all children need to take an assessment before entry in Mathematics and English. All children are expected to be able to speak English and for those whose proficiency is not of the required level, and have no alternative but to attend BISKL, an intensive programme of EAL/ESL. School policy is that only 20% of any class can be EAL/ESL. We are seeking to recruit two Music Interns with recent experience of education in the UK and who are native English speakers with an excellent background of education and examination results, able to offer enthusiasm and other qualities to the school. The management of the school is a follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Through the Head teacher Through the Head of Secondary and Head of Primary Through Key Stage Coordinators Through curriculum Co-coordinators with experience in their particular area

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur is part of the British Schools Foundation which includes schools in Nanjing in China as well one in Moscow, Tashkent, Marbella, Pamplona, Sao Paolo, New York, Manila and Kuala Lumpur. We are members of FOBISSEA (Federation of British International Schools in South East Asia) and are already members of COBIS (Council of British International Schools). We want everyone to grow professionally from their time with us. We receive regular updates from the UK to keep ourselves abreast of developments. This enables us to make an informed view before deciding how to respond. Professional contacts are through our affiliation to COBIS (Council of British International Schools) as well as within the British Schools Foundation.

THE CURRICULUM The British International School of Kuala Lumpur is committed to following the National Curriculum of England, with regional modifications as necessary. English, Mathematics and Science provide the core of our teaching. Although great emphasis is placed on these core subjects, the children receive a balanced education with the creative curriculum being a significant component of our work. Our school tries very hard to ensure that staff work together and plan as teams. In all of this, the rich environment of Malaysia is also a wonderful resource to support an active curriculum. Three music interns started within the Music Department last year successfully augmenting our work throughout the school. Within this information pack a detailed job description for your perusal. We are looking for two Music Interns specializing in Percussion and Brass with an enthusiasm

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for working with children and may be considering a future in teaching. You will work closely with the Director of Music and be expected to teach individual and group lessons in your specialism and support the work of the Music Department. The students receive an hour of curriculum music per week and in addition all students from Year 2 to Year 9 receive an hour of instrumental tuition in small groups. We are also looking to extend the number of individual lessons taught on a rotational basis throughout the week. A full programme of residential and day educational visits is in operation, as well as a comprehensive extra-curricular activities programme.

THE CHILDREN At The British International School of Kuala Lumpur the most important people are the students. Our school is probably not their first educational experience and will likely not be their last. Inevitably, we have some children who have received interrupted educational experiences and need a period of quick consolidation before an appropriate programme of development can be planned. Expatriate families normally spend on average three to four years on each contract before being relocated. However, there are also long stay families whose children will complete their education with us. Most of our children are well travelled and a journey by air will be a regular experience.

LIVING AND TEACHING IN MALAYSIA

Living in Kuala Lumpur is both an exhilarating and frustrating experience. It is a wonderful country with plenty of opportunities for travel and the people are friendly. We need to remember that we are guests in the country and are expected to observe certain cultural sensitivities. Things tend to happen much more slowly than many of us would like, so if you get irritated when things do not immediately go to plan, consider very carefully before making your application. Most staff live near the school (in fact within a 15 minute walk.) There are sports/hotel/club facilities available in the area as well as very good restaurants, entertainment and shopping centres. All Music Interns are provided with accommodation. The school provides a modern, fully equipped three-bedroom apartment of a western standard to be shared between two people.

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THE REWARDS

Music Interns will be offered one-year contracts. Salaries are paid monthly gross in local currency. We offer very competitive salaries. Travel throughout Malaysia and wider afield in Asia are regular occurrences.

Benefits include:    

Gross salary of RM3,515 per month Comprehensive Medical cover Shared accommodation Annual economy class flights to Kuala Lumpur and home base

Finally… The school aims to recruit staff of the highest calibre to develop an excellent school. BSKL is no educational backwater, as we require informed individuals and employees who can make an energetic and enthusiastic contribution to our development. I can assure you that working here will certainly enhance your career and broaden your horizons. If you think that you can match our expectations and grow with us, we look forward to receiving your application by E-Mail on [email protected] Janet Brock Headteacher The British International School of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Visit our website for further information: www.britishschool.edu.my Member of the British Schools Foundation

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JOB DESCRIPTION

(Reporting to: Director of Music and Head Teacher)

Suitable candidates will:

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Hold a Bachelor of Music Degree or Bachelor of Education Degree

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Be an enthusiastic Percussion or Brass specialist

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Deliver both individual and group lessons

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Have knowledge of Sibelius and the ability to arrange music

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Direct ensembles

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Support the Music Department with general administrative responsibilities

GUIDELINES Attendance  Be present between the hours of 7.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. daily and other hours as reasonably required by the school.  Attend formal sessions (Parent-Teacher Conferences. Open Evening, etc.) when the school is open to parents.  Attend the general staff meeting held on the day before the start of each term and other staff meetings deemed appropriate.

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Department Support        

Assist in providing the best environment possible within the philosophy of the school. Assist in the delivery of effective learning experiences. Be responsible for the welfare of the children in the class. To teach Percussion or brass instruments as part of the primary and secondary instrumental programmes. To teach individual specialist lessons To direct sectional rehearsals where necessary. Support major musical events. General administration duties within the Music Department.

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