Music Teacher - St Francis Xavier College, Florey ACT
Apply now Job no: 503855
Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: St Francis Xavier College (Florey)
Categories: Teacher Secondary
Location: Florey, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary: $80,184 to $130,910 full time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 17 November 2024
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College, the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.
About the Role
St Francis Xavier College is seeking to recruit a Music Teacher. St Francis Xavier College is committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning and to preparing our students for 21st Century work, life, and leisure. This position will suit a Music Teacher who has the ability and commitment to add to the dynamism of our vision for 21st Century education and the qualifications and commitment to teach Music from Years 7 to 12.
The Performing Arts faculty is a highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic team who is passionate about the Performing Arts curriculum. Commitment to professional development is essential, as is excellent skills in the use of technology in the classroom.
Benefits and Opportunities
* A positive and collaborative workplace culture
* An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
* Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
* Permanent contract
* Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
* 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
* Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and executing well-planned, academically rich and innovative lessons;
* Developing a stimulating learning environment by using a variety of styles and approaches to cater for individual learning needs;
* Employing a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum;
* Working collaboratively in the Performing Arts team to develop an engaging and challenging curriculum;
* Ensuring that classrooms are places where technology is seamlessly employed to assist in effective learning;
* Reporting on academic achievement to parents;
* Developing learning relationships with students that assist in developing their confidence and learning;
* Actively contributing to a culture of teaching and learning where teachers learn with, and from, each other;
* Engaging in active and continuous professional learning relevant to the discipline;
* Understanding responsibilities regarding Child Protection and the Catholic Education Code of Professional Conduct.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Teaching or Master in Teaching.
* Tertiary educational qualifications in Music will be desired.
* Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
* Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated ability to maximise student learning through high-quality teaching programs;
* Capacity to employ technology seamlessly to assist in effective learning;
* Ability to implement cooperative learning strategies to increase engagement;
* Willingness to uphold active and continuous professional learning relevant to their area of discipline.
Other Eligibility Criteria
* You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
* Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experiences as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
Advertised: 28 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr