Instrumental Music - Woodwind Teacher 0.2 Job posted: 18/11/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1452398
Location Profile McKinnon Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational school with a student population of over 2500. The College was founded in 1954 in the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of McKinnon and caters to Years 7, 10, 11 and 12. In 2022, a second campus was opened at the nearby Virginia Park site dedicated to Years 8 and 9.
The College is an accredited school with the Council of International Schools and strives to prepare its students to thrive in a world which values interpersonal skills as much as academic excellence. McKinnon offers a positive, caring and safe learning environment in which all students can achieve success through its comprehensive and differentiated curriculum and an extensive extra-curricular program.
McKinnon lives by its motto 'Wisdom and Service' by promoting a culture that celebrates excellence, values individual diversity, and encourages participation by all members of the community. Students take pride in themselves and the College, and student voice and welfare are valued. Achievements are recognized in publications, assemblies, and at the annual Presentation Assembly.
The College's culture, high expectations, and rigorous teaching have consistently translated into excellent VCE results, with over 95% of students going on to university. McKinnon also has well-regarded art, music, and sporting programs.
The College values the contributions graduate teachers bring and employs Learning Specialist Coaches to support their needs through coaching sessions and classroom observations.
McKinnon is recognized as Australia's first Google Reference School and invests in STEAM-focused technologies.
The school community is committed to meeting modern challenges with a commitment to core values.
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning and using data to inform teaching practice.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, establishing collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, reflecting on practice and engaging in professional learning.
Role McKinnon Secondary College requires a capable and enthusiastic Double Reed (Woodwind) teacher for individual and group tuition and small ensemble direction. This vacancy is for 0.2 EFT.
- The applicant is required to teach oboe and bassoon in group and individual classes.
- Piano accompaniment skills would be an advantage but not a requirement.
- The successful applicant will teach and demonstrate on all double reed instruments at all levels and be versed in a range of music styles.
- The College requires all instrumental music teachers to demonstrate a high level of competency in teaching instruments in groups.
- The successful applicant may be required to direct a small woodwind ensemble and/or assist with one of the concert bands.
- Instrumental music teachers work with the Managers of Instrumental Music and Woodwind Leader to coordinate student allocation and oversee equipment maintenance.
Attendance at concerts and rehearsals outside school is expected.
Responsibilities The responsibilities of an Instrumental Music teacher may include but are not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups and individual students. Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Music curriculum. Undertaking organizational duties as determined by the School Principal and/or Managers of Instrumental Music. Participating in parent meetings, staff meetings, concerts, camps, and excursions. Complying with the timetable and professional ethos of the school. Creating a positive environment conducive to learning in line with the school's well-being and pastoral care policies. Who May Apply Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach in the curriculum areas specified for the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments committed to protecting students from abuse or harm.
VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching and meet the LANTITE requirements.
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