Concert Band Specialist and Instrumental Teacher (brass or woodwind preferred)Job posted: 29/10/2024Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Part time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1447717Closes: 11/11/2024Classification: Classroom TeacherJob duration: From 28/01/2025Selection 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.RoleAs a team member, the Concert Band specialist will be involved in developing excellent musicians that are musically literate and understand the requirements of playing in an ensemble. Their purpose is to inspire students to take up music and help them reach their potential as a musician, improving and extending the role of Instrumental Music at McKinnon Secondary College.The successful candidate will also be required to provide small group instruction to students.The applicant will be responsible for the development of the core band ensembles within the College.In consultation with the Head of the Performing Arts and Instrumental Managers, source repertoire that is appropriate for the standard of the ensemble and introduce pieces of increasing difficulty that extend students over the course of the year, whilst maintaining enthusiasm amongst the students.Be an advocate for the ensemble music program in the College.Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Music curriculum area within the school.The College requires all instrumental music teachers to demonstrate a high level of competency in teaching instruments in groups.Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of an Instrumental Music teacher may include but are 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 organisational 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 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.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment-free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.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.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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr