Instrumental Music Instructor

Job duration: From 11/11/2024Reference: 1443550Occupation: Education and TrainingSalary Range: Salary not specifiedWork location: Gippsland | BairnsdaleLocation ProfileBairnsdale Secondary College is located in the township of Bairnsdale approximately 300kms east of Melbourne CBD and is sited on Gunai-Kurnai land.
The College has approximately 1150 students enrolled drawing on local communities, over 60% of these students travel to school on buses.The College embraces the entire school community.
Our vision is to create a learning community with a focus on improving teaching practice through ongoing performance development so that students' outcomes improve.
We have made significant gains in embedding the staged implementation of SWPBS (School Wide Positive Behaviour System).
The College values are:We have a system of 'values points' to recognise the positive behaviour within our student cohort.
The prime purpose of our College is to maximise the opportunities and choices for all of our students to ensure they are confident individuals who make positive contributions to their communities.
The connection between Wellbeing and Teaching and Learning is always a key focus.
Our College supports the needs of all students in terms of wellbeing, a safe and positive learning environment and striving for excellence in academic outcomes for all students to improve choice and opportunity when their time at Bairnsdale Secondary College is concluded.Parent Satisfaction has seen significant improvement, falling just shy of the state average for Victorian Secondary Schools.
Measures of endorsement by the staff on the College Climate, has seen significant improvement, being above the state average for Victorian Secondary Schools.
These factors combined show a significant development in our desire for whole school improvement.
Whilst we celebrate fabulous progress being made in all areas at the College, we continue to strive for continuous improvement.Selection CriteriaDemonstrated capacity to deliver instruction in the instrumental music program, individually and/or in small groups.Demonstrated capacity to work as part of the Music team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents, teachers and ES staff with a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to the school's co-curricular program as an enthusiastic member of the school team.Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.Demonstrated exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to responsible professional practice which embrace the school's Vision, Values and Mission.RoleRange 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services.
The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.
This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.
Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.
Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.
Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.
Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.
Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g.
therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.
Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of this position will be:Deliver instruction in the instrumental music program, individually and/or in small groups.Conduct and run Ensembles and String Orchestra and be inclusive of all skill levels of students.Prepare students for AMEB examinations, where appropriate.Assist and prepare students for instrumental concerts, performances, official school events and productions, some of which may be outside of the regular school day.Assist with administration in the instrumental music program.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.Child 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 available at:- All applications must include current names and contact details of a minimum 3 referees.- Application length including covering letter, selection criteria response and curriculum vitae is to be kept to a maximum 10 pages.Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Department's HR Website.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr