Position: School Officer - Instrumental Music Tutor (Guitar)
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Part Time, Fixed Term
Classification: School Officer - Level 4
Salary Range: $35.93-$37.06 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 2 December 2024 unless filled prior
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
About the role
Townsville Catholic Education, is seeking a dedicated School Officer - Instrumental Music Tutor (Guitar) for our following Townsville Schools. This role is a part time, fixed term (term time) position completing 15.50 hours per week across the 3 Townsville schools until the end of the 2025 teaching year.
* St Margaret Mary's College, Hyde Park (5.5 hours per week)
* Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan (10 hours per week)
The School Officer – Instrumental Music Tutor works under general supervision of theInstrumental Coordinator to provide individual and small group instrumental music tuition to students.
Key Accountabilities
The key accountabilities are as follows but not limited to, and may vary based on classroom and students' support needs.
* Under the general direction of the Instrumental Coordinator is accountable for duties including:
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o providing a program of study for individual students or group of students;
o setting priorities based on relevant syllabus, student goals and skill level;
o monitoring progress of students;
o reporting to parents;
o preparing students for external exams;
o preparing students for individual and small group performances.
* Is responsible for monitoring student attendance and progress and planning for the achievement of student outcomes.
* Is responsible for identifying emerging issues to identify and mitigate risks which may impact on student progress and achievement.
* Is responsible for the reporting of student progress and providing advice to parents and the Instrumental Coordinator.
Typical Duties:
* Providing instrumental music tuition to individual or small groups of students.
* Preparing students for external exams (eg AMEB, Trinity College of London).
* Prepare students for performances, including Eisteddfod, concerts, liturgies, school events as required.
* Maintaining accurate attendance records and liaising with parents in relation to absences.
* Develop student timetables and schedules.
* Maintain lesson plans and records of student progress and provide written reports to parents.
* Instructing students in, and monitoring the care and maintenance of their instruments and music facilities.
* Collaborate with other staff and Instrumental Coordinator to promote the music program within the school and externally.
Mandatory Criteria
* Diploma or degree qualification with appropriate experience or other relevant qualifications and experience which are acceptable to the employer.
* Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
* Current Driver’s Licence
* Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable Criteria
Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
For more information, please refer to thePosition Description.
What we offer
* Competitive Hourly Rate
* Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
* Modern facilities, equipment and resources
* 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
* Access to corporate health schemes
* Induction processes and professional learning programs
* Access to Employee Assistance Program
* Well-being programs and initiatives.
How to apply
* Upload a current resume
* Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
* Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 2 December 2024 unless filled prior.
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