Instrumental Music

Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Part time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1457983Location ProfileAshwood High School was recognised in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Government Schools in Victoria for VCE results, where the median study score was 33. Ashwood High School also gained recognition in 2023 as the highest ranked local entry high school in Victoria for university pathways. Ashwood High School is an aspirational co-educational secondary school providing an outstanding all-round educational experience, encouraging, inspiring, and cultivating students to be positive contributors to our world. Having served as an integral part of the community since 1962, Ashwood High School interweaves traditional values with a contemporary understanding of education. Our state-of-the-art facilities are situated on a 17 ha site with spacious, unparalleled grounds. A major building program is underway for the construction of a new Senior School STEAM and Research Centre.We develop critically aware, reflective, resilient, confident, and independent learners for life. We are proud of our strong sense of community and provide a welcoming, safe, secure, and orderly learning environment. The school has established the necessary preconditions: safety, high expectations, routines, and authentic relationships to actualise an environment where students are afforded opportunities to celebrate success in all its forms. Our substantial awards and recognition program runs throughout the school with an emphasis on student voice and agency.We believe deep learning is facilitated by outstanding teaching. This occurs when all learners are actively engaged in a variety of differentiated and challenging learning tasks that are academically rigorous. We value the whole person and are committed to creating positive, adaptable, and socially aware citizens of the world. Our students are provided with an outstanding array of extra-curricular activities to cultivate student talent across what we believe are the four elements of a GREAT school:Strong emphasis on Academic ExcellenceSporting Excellence programSignificant commitment to the Creative ArtsFocus on Civics, Citizenship, and Leadership.As members of the Ashwood High School community, staff, and student behaviours are informed by our School Vision and Motto: Vision Inspired Action and guided by our school CHOIR values:Community of learning and trustHigh Expectations – Aspire to your personal bestOptimism, reflection, and resilienceInnovation, creativity, and sustainabilityRespect for teachers, students, school, and self-respect.Our school's motto, Vision Inspired Action, is reflected in the behaviours and actions of staff, students, parents, and partners. Together, we are committed to creating and sustaining a proud school culture of empowerment and excellence based on mutual respect. Deep learning is facilitated through outstanding teaching that is strengthened by supportive and authentic relationships. The Ashwood High School community is proud of our students' achievements, contributions to the community, conduct, personal presentation, courtesy, and manners.We encourage our students to develop responsibility for their own learning, progress, and behaviour. We foster collaboration and cooperation with shared expectations of success. Ashwood High School is committed to providing innovative teaching and learning strategies. We are dedicated to establishing supportive and authentic relationships to ensure our students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. Our school is committed to realising student wellbeing, engagement, and achievement through focused effort on four priorities for continuous school improvement:Enhancing student cultureGrowing pride and achievementValuing staff and building capacityIncreasing positive parental and community engagement.Over the past few years, Ashwood High School has undergone significant transformation and is experiencing the highest demand for enrolment in the history of the school. This growth has led to the creation and implementation of two mini schools in 2021: Middle School (Years 7-9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). This structure enables the ages and stages of learning to be fostered, developed, and celebrated.Selection CriteriaSC1: Demonstrated ability to instruct small groups and individual students in an instrumental program.SC2: Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice.SC3: Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.SC4: Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff.RoleAttendance during term breaks may be required and a leave purchase allowance will be paid for this time.Instruct small groups of students and individual students and prepare for exams.Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the music program within the school.Undertake other classroom-related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal and the Instrumental Music Coordinator.Participate in activities such as lunch time rehearsals, Student Led Conferences, and staff meetings.Attend school events such as:Presentation NightEnd of Year ConcertAcoustic NightsResponsibilitiesApplicants are expected to submit the following:A cover letter addressed to the PrincipalA curriculum vitae including the names, positions and contact details of 3 refereesA statement addressing the key selection criteria.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ****** Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar. The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
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