CELLO TEACHER & STRING ENSEMBLE CONDUCTORNew England Conservatorium of Music – Armidale NSWThe New England Conservatorium of Music (NECOM) is seeking an experienced and inspirational Cello teacher and String Ensemble Conductor to join our committed team for Term 1, 2025.The right person for the job will:Be committed to music education with at least 5 years of teaching experience (or equivalent) as a cello teacher and conductor of string ensembles, either in a school or as a peripatetic teacher.Hold at least a Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent in cello performance.Have demonstrated experience teaching cello to at least AMEB diploma level (or equivalent).Have demonstrated ability to conduct string ensembles from beginner to advanced level.Be a good communicator, with outstanding planning and organisational skills.Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Be willing to adopt a flexible approach to their working day and embrace the opportunity to work within a diverse and changing environment.Be willing to work as part of a team.The New England Conservatorium of MusicResident in the historic Armidale Teachers' College, NECOM is a highly respected cultural institution, founded on the belief that high-quality music education and music performance embedded in a regional community gives it unique cohesion, economic, and social capacity.A significant contributor to the identity of Armidale and the New England, the Conservatorium delivers 29,000 hours of classroom, ensemble and instrumental programs each year through a unique "conservatorium without walls" model connecting 8500 students across the Northern Tablelands.NECOM also functions as a local concert presenter, with an annual program of 100 events featuring visiting and local artists for audiences in excess of 19,000 – a significant achievement for a regional centre with a population of only 30,000.NECOM was established in 2004 and has grown exponentially since then to provide an outstanding and diverse range of music education and performance programs in the Armidale and broader New England region.Statement of Commitment to Child SafetyNew England Conservatorium of Music (NECOM) is committed to providing safe environments for all children and young people. A full copy of the NECOM Statement of Commitment to Child Safety will be provided.Working With Children Check (WWCC)This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a NSW WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.How to applyPlease submit an application outlining relevant experience to ****** by 1 November 2024 or call 02 67882*** for enquiries.#J-18808-Ljbffr