Academic Assistant (Music / Performing Arts)

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Position Objective

Academic Assistant (Music / Performing Arts) is expected to carry out the instructions of the Music Teachers/ Head of Performance Arts to provide assistance in regard to matters which relate to the musical issues/events to ensure that these support the educational needs of the school.

Responsibilities

Academic Assistant (Music / Performing Arts) is directly responsible to the Music Teachers who will perform at least two annual evaluations (each semester) of the performance in consultation with the Head of Performance Arts. The duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Maintain musical instruments Wednesday and Thursday on regular basis.

2. Help Music teachers in their teaching (set up and take away keyboards, percussions, recording…)

3. Make an inventory of band instruments list.

4. Liaise with the local Conservatory regarding information/events.

5. Liaise with local vendors requesting information.

6. Assist with the Music Teacher / Head of Performance Arts in cultural events..

7. Translate the newsletter when requested by the Vietnamese Coordinator.

8. Interpret for Vietnamese parents when requested by the Vietnamese Coordinator.

9. Perform other duties as directed by the Headmaster/General Director, Head of Performance Arts including when requested to work during term break.

10. Attend professional development workshops assigned by the School.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

“Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third (3 rd ) parties to share

this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will

be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.”

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head of School or indeed to the Regional CEO or Safeguarding Manager - Asia so that a referral can be made accordingly to the statutory services.

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