Indian Percussion Teacher

Job Information Date Opened 12 03 2025Job Type Full timeIndustry EducationWork Experience 4-5 yearsSalary 50kCity OOTYState Province Tamil NaduCountry IndiaZip Postal Code 643004 About Us The Good Shepherd International School India s best fully residential international co-educational school was founded by the late Dr P C Thomas and Mrs Elsamma Thomas in the year 1977 Originally known as the Good Shepherd Public School it became an International School of the highest caliber of learning in the year 1995 Dr P C Thomas and his wife Elsamma Thomas both started their careers as teachers themselves which fostered their vision and goal to create the best educational institution in which a child can learn and grow - Indian Percussion Music Teacher Department Performing Arts Location Good Shepherd International School Ooty Onboarding July 2026 Reporting to Head of Department - Performing Arts Employment Type Full-Time Residential Accommodation Cafeteria Provided by the SchoolAbout the Institution Good Shepherd International School GSIS Ooty is one of India s leading fully residential international schools known for its holistic education strong academic foundation and vibrant Performing Arts culture The Music Department plays a key role in nurturing talent across Indian and Western music traditions through structured training and performance excellence Role Overview We are seeking a passionate and skilled Indian Percussion Music Teacher to join our Performing Arts Department The ideal candidate will be proficient in Tabla and a variety of Indian percussion instruments with the ability to inspire students and prepare them for stage performances recitals competitions and formal assessments Key Responsibilities Teach Tabla and multiple Indian percussion instruments such as Mridangam Dholak Kanjira Ghatam Pakhawaj etc Conduct individual lessons group sessions and ensemble rehearsals Train students for school concerts cultural events competitions and examinations where applicable Develop lesson plans and structured learning pathways for Indian percussion Collaborate with the Music and Performing Arts faculty for interdisciplinary productions Maintain and care for all Indian percussion instruments oversee tuning and upkeep Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback and reports Support the cultural ethos of GSIS by preparing students for Indian classical and folk performances Participate actively in the responsibilities and routines of a residential school Required Skills Qualifications Strong proficiency in Tabla performance and teaching Ability to play and teach multiple Indian percussion instruments Minimum 2-3 years of teaching experience preferably in an IB IGCSE ICSE or international school Knowledge of Indian classical music theory Hindustani and or Carnatic Ability to accompany vocalists instrumentalists and dance performances Strong communication and classroom management skills Passion for teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds Preferred Attributes Experience training students for stage performances and competitions Ability to lead Indian percussion ensembles or fusion groups Adaptability to the environment and expectations of a full-boarding school Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to co-curricular programs Why Join GSIS Work in one of India s top residential international schools Residential accommodation and cafeteria services provided Access to dedicated music practice spaces and instruments Supportive multicultural faculty team Continuous professional development opportunities Competitive salary aligned with experience Application Requirements Applicants must submit Updated Resume Recent Photograph Demo Video Links performance and or teaching demo Selection Process The selection process for July 2026 onboarding has started and includes Application screening Technical interview with performance demonstration Interaction with the HOD - Performing Arts Final HR round Applications can be sent to hr-head gsis ac in