music techer-percussion
4 days ago
Date Opened
10/23/2025
Job Type
Full time
Industry
Education
Work Experience
5+ years
Salary
10 K+
City
ooty
State/Province
Tamil Nadu
Country
India
Zip/Postal Code
643004
About UsThe 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.
Job DescriptionWe're Hiring – Music Teacher (Percussion)
Location: Good Shepherd International School, Ooty
Position: Music Teacher – Percussion
Joining: January 2026
About the Institution:Good Shepherd International School (GSIS), Ooty, is one of India's premier fully residential international schools, offering a holistic learning environment with a strong focus on academic excellence, creativity, and co-curricular engagement. The Music Department at GSIS plays a vital role in nurturing artistic expression, discipline, and confidence among students through structured training and performance opportunities.
Role Overview:We are seeking a dedicated and talented Percussion Teacher to join our dynamic Music faculty. The ideal candidate will be passionate about percussion education, capable of inspiring students across different age groups, and experienced in preparing them for performances, recitals, and examinations under international music boards such as Trinity College London (TCL), Rock school (RSL), or ABRSM.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver engaging and structured percussion lessons for students of varying skill levels.
- Train students in drums, rhythm instruments, and percussion ensembles across multiple musical genres.
- Prepare students for music board examinations (TCL, RSL, or ABRSM) and school performances.
- Conduct and coordinate ensembles, bands, and percussion groups, ensuring performance readiness.
- Collaborate with fellow Music Department members for concerts, events, and interdisciplinary programs.
- Maintain and manage percussion instruments and ensure their regular tuning, care, and upkeep.
- Assess and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance skills.
- Inspire students to pursue music with creativity, discipline, and confidence.
- Strong proficiency in drums and percussion performance across diverse genres (classical, contemporary, world music, etc.).
- Ability to read, write, and teach music notation effectively.
- Experience in ensemble direction and performance coordination.
- Certification in Music from Trinity College London (TCL), Rock school (RSL), or ABRSM (Grade 8 or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in teaching percussion, preferably in an IB/IGCSE/ICSE school setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a student-centric approach.
- Passion for mentoring young musicians and nurturing their artistic potential.
- Team player with strong collaboration skills within a diverse faculty.
- Adaptability to a residential school environment and willingness to contribute to co-curricular programs.
- Opportunity to work in a globally recognized educational institution.
- Supportive and collaborative faculty environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art music facilities and performance spaces.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and expertise.
