Instrumental Music - Woodwind Teacher 0.2Job 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 ProfileMcKinnon 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. The main campus on McKinnon Road caters to Years 7, 10, 11 and 12. In 2022, a second campus was opened at the nearby Virginia Park site off East Boundary Road dedicated to Years 8 and 9.
McKinnon Secondary 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 does not believe in a 'one size fits all' education and 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.
The College's positive culture, high expectations and rigorous teaching and learning program have consistently translated into excellent VCE results. These factors have maximised tertiary educational opportunities with over 95% of our students going on to study at university. In addition, VCAL provides an applied learning pathway for students. Aside from a reputation for academic excellence, McKinnon also has well-regarded art, music and sporting programs, as well as an impressive array of extra-curricular offerings.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
RoleMcKinnon Secondary College requires a capable and enthusiastic Double Reed (Woodwind) teacher for individual student, 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 be able to teach and demonstrate on all double reed instruments at all levels from beginner to advanced 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 either 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 the allocation of students to instrumental music classes and oversee the maintenance, repair, purchase and replacement of relevant equipment.
The College has a large and active program of ensembles and performances. Attendance at concerts and rehearsals outside school is expected.
ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of an Instrumental Music teacher may include but is not limited to:
- Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.
- Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Music curriculum area within the school.
- Undertaking other related and organizational duties as determined by the School Principal and/or the Managers of Instrumental Music.
- Participating in such activities as 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 for the students of whom he or she is in charge in line with the school's well-being and pastoral care policies;
Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
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.
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