Position: School Officer - Instrumental Music Tutor (Brass)
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Term Time, Fixed Term
Classification: School Officer - Level 4
Salary Range: $35.93-$37.06 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 25 November 2024 unless filled prior
St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun is one of Townsville's best schools offering a Prep to Year 12 Catholic education, located in the rapidly growing Deeragun and Northern Beaches precinct with its motto being "Let Your Light Shine". It is a Townsville Catholic school in the Franciscan tradition and our community continues to be animated by the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated in a peaceful bushland setting with extensive grounds and is well-resourced to support a committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students.
About the role
St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun, is seeking a dedicated School Officer - Instrumental Music Tutor (Brass). This role is a term time, fixed term position completing 4.5 hours per week for the duration of the 2025 teaching year. Classification for this role is dependent on ensemble experience and capacity.
The primary purpose of the Instrumental Music Tutor position is to provide instrumental tutoring and enable students to achieve standards of performance on their chosen instrument/s at a level commensurate with their skills. It is expected that the Music Tutor will be a passionate advocate of music education and the music program within the school community. Music tutors through their pedagogical practice, co-curricular and academic curricular involvement will uphold the strategic direction and vision of TCE and the School Leadership Team.
Key Accountabilities
The key accountabilities are as follows but not limited to:
* Provide instrumental tutoring in areas of expertise with skill, care and diligence
* Carry out tutoring duties as required by the Instrumental Program Leader
* Actively contribute to a positive learning culture.
* Maintain records of development as they pertain to student progress, and share these records with the Instrumental Program Leader.
* Responsibility for maintaining accurate lesson attendance records, and reporting on student absenteeism.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers and students.
* Submitting reports at the end of each semester.
* Prepare for Music Performances at the School in collaboration with other Music Program staff and the Program Leader.
* Promote the Music Program and its role within the School.
* Accompany small performance groups as they represent the College at external performance commitments.
* Support collegiate learning by sharing learnings with colleagues.
* Proactively seek opportunities to extend own professional learning via internal and external training.
Mandatory Criteria
* 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
* Qualification in Music, Music Education or other relevant qualification
* 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
* Capacity to play a variety of musical instruments.
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.
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and 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.
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, 25 November 2024 unless filled prior.
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