Pestalozzi Education Centre, a proud member of the Enko Education network, offers a high-quality, student-centered education in Zambia. The school integrates rigorous academics with strong co-curricular programs, aiming to develop well-rounded learners equipped with the skills and values necessary for success in an evolving world.

The duties of a teacher are typically divided into instructional, administrative, and extracurricular responsibilities. When a single teacher is tasked with two distinct subjects like Music and Physical Education (PE), their role becomes incredibly broad, encompassing the development of both the artistic and physical well-being of the students.

Here is a breakdown of the core duties for a Music & PE Teacher:

Music Teacher Duties

• Lesson Planning: Design and implement a balanced Music curriculum (covering theory, history, and practice) appropriate for the students' age and curriculum standards (e.g., national, IB, Cambridge).

• Practical Instruction: Teach fundamental skills in vocal music (choral/singing) and instrumental music (e.g., recorder, percussion, keyboard, or other available instruments).

• Music Theory: Introduce students to elements of music, including rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation.

• Assessment: Evaluate students' musical progress, skill mastery, and understanding of musical concepts.

• Ensemble Direction: Organize, rehearse, and lead school choirs, bands, orchestras, or musical ensembles.

• Performance Coordination: Plan and execute school concerts, recitals, plays, cultural events, and ceremonies that feature student musical talent.

• Promotion: Foster a love and appreciation for music across the student body and school community.

• Maintain, inventory, and ensure the proper care and maintenance of all musical instruments, equipment, and sheet music.

• Skill Development: Teach motor skills, movement patterns, and strategies necessary to perform a variety of physical activities and sports (e.g., team sports, individual sports, gymnastics, dance).

• Health and Fitness Education: Instruct students on the principles of physical fitness, health, nutrition, and the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle.

• Lesson Delivery: Provide maximum physical activity time within class periods using creative and inclusive teaching methodologies.

• Safety: Establish and enforce rules of conduct and safety procedures for all activities, supervising students in the gym, on the field, or in other physical activity areas.

• Sports Coaching: Organize, coach, and manage school sports teams (intramural and/or extramural) which often requires after-school or weekend commitments.

• Event Organization: Plan and coordinate school-wide physical activity events such as sports days, fun runs, or fitness challenges.

• Prepare the gym/field/facility area before and after classes, and set up and put away all sports equipment.

• Maintain and inventory sports equipment and teaching aids.

• Collaboration: Work with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary activities and school events.

• Parent Communication: Communicate student progress, achievements, and behavioral issues with parents/guardians.

• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development in both Music and PE to stay current with best practices and curriculum standards (especially important for IB/Cambridge schools).

• Administrative: Attend staff meetings, complete administrative paperwork, supervise students outside of class (e.g., during break duty), and fulfill committee responsibilities.

• Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times, adhering to school safeguarding policies.

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Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.

• Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
• Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.

About Enko Education

International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.

Learn more on our website.

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Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé

Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du personnel, des bénévoles et des tiers qu’ils partagent cet engagement. Nos pratiques de recrutement sécurisé visent à garantir que seules les personnes partageant notre engagement rejoignent nos écoles. Vous pouvez consulter notre Déclaration sur le recrutement sécurisé ici.

• Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.
• Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.

À propos d’Enko Education

Une éducation internationale avec l’Afrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.

Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays d’Afrique, offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter l’accès des apprenants africains aux meilleures universités du monde grâce à des programmes innovants menant à des diplômes mondialement reconnus.

Depuis 2014, nous avons accompagné des milliers d’élèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College, Sciences Po, l’École Polytechnique ou encore l’Université de Toronto. Avec le soutien d’institutions financières de développement et de fonds tels que Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit et Liquid Africa, nous visons à scolariser 20 000 élèves d’ici 2028.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site internet.