Description & Requirements
JOB TITLE
BILINGUAL MUSIC TEACHING ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT
Music
LOCATION
Tianjin
SUPERVISOR
Director of Music
OBJECTIVES
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of music at Wellington College in Tianjin, working in close collaboration with the music team and under the guidance of the Director of Music.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan and deliver high-quality music lesson support to pupils in the Senior School.
• Create an inspiring and supportive learning environment that encourages musical exploration and excellence.
• Coach choirs, ensembles, and individual pupils to help them reach their full potential.
• Provide skilled piano accompaniment for pupil performances and rehearsals.
• Assist with the organisation of all school music events, productions, and concerts.
• Liaise with and hire local musicians to support school music events when required.
• Oversee the maintenance, care, and purchasing of musical instruments.
• Carry out administrative tasks within the Music Department.
BASIC QUALIFICATION
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music, Performing arts or a related discipline
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese to enable effective communication with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
EXPERTISE
• Genuine passion for music and the ability to inspire pupils of varied backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent subject knowledge and awareness of current developments in music education.
• Commitment to placing student wellbeing at the heart of your teaching, with a clear understanding of how to support the development of the Wellington values.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with qualities such as honesty, integrity, compassion, flexibility, and a good sense of humour.
• Outstanding organisational, self-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during show seasons or prior to music performance events.
PREFERRED APTITUDES
• Ability to support the teaching of music to pupils from Key Stage 3 onwards.
• Ability to coach chamber ensembles and lead effective rehearsals.
• Ability to organise and contribute to concerts and school musical productions.
• Confidence and proficiency as a pianist and accompanist.
• Ability to support pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage departmental administrative tasks.
• Ability to use ICT effectively in day-to-day teaching and departmental work.
As an employer of choice, Wellington College Education (China) is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCEC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.