Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Part time / From 10/02/2025 - 26/01/2026Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1460200Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated capacity to deliver instruction in the instrumental music program - guitar - individually and/or in small groups.SC2 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.SC3 Genuine commitment to work as part of a collaborative, positive team to nurture active participation in, and foster a passion for music.SC4 Demonstrated ability to extend and challenge students in their learning.SC5 Genuine commitment to work as part of a collaborative, positive team to nurture active participation in, and foster a passion for music.SC6 Demonstrated understanding and qualifications to instruct Guitar through the VCE syllabus.
Demonstrated ability and qualifications to teach modern guitar across a wide range of styles, including contemporary, classical, jazz, and rock, to support diverse student learning and performance goals.RoleRange 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services.
The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.
This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.
Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.
Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.
Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.
Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.
Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g.
therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.
Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesThe designated area of special responsibility for this position is Guitar Tutor.Provide individual tuition in Guitar for students in years 10-12 encompassing a wide range of styles including repertoire, new art music, jazz, contemporary and pop and rock styles.Ability to tutor Guitar with an understanding of multiple instrumental methodologies necessary.Knowledge and ability to lead the school Guitar Ensemble and co-direct the school Stage Band.Promote an environment of dynamic, active and performance based instrumental music learning.Assist Head of Music and Stage Manager at School Events such as Performances, Spring Concerts, Year 10 Information Evenings, Presentation Evening and any other events.Attend the annual Music Camp and any Music Competitions your students are involved in.Advise on purchase of Guitar repertoire and equipment.Accompany Students for VCE exams.Maintain regular communication with parents and liaise with teachers regarding program requirements of students.Keep accurate records of students' attendance, progress and assessment and liaise with the Head of Music regarding student progress that conforms to school guidelines.Ability to link music with science.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of 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.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ****** 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.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Information on the department values is available at:All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.Location ProfileAbout John Monash Science SchoolIn 2010, The Department of Education and Training and Monash University collaborated to develop a secondary school designed to advance students with an interest in sciences, mathematics, and associated technologies.
John Monash Science School is the expression of this unique educational partnership.
Monash University has committed significant resources and has dedicated staff in both the Faculties of Education and Science to support students and staff of our school.The vision for John Monash Science School is to be a nationally and internationally recognised centre for excellence in innovative research-based teaching and learning in the later years of secondary science, mathematics, associated technologies, resource development and pedagogy.
The school will contribute to Victoria's, and the Nation's, long term economic, social, cultural and environmental goals through delivery of high quality and innovative education.John Monash Science School will:engage students through innovation in a relevant and integrated curriculum and investigation-based learning approaches;provide pathways into senior secondary and university studies for high achievers pursuing Science and Mathematics;develop high quality effective teaching strategies to be shared amongst teachers throughout the state;provide ongoing up-to-date knowledge in rapidly advancing areas of science.Learning Environment and CurriculumAt John Monash Science School, we focus on providing students not only an education of the highest academic standard, but one which also encourages independent, creative thinking.
Working with like-minded peers, expert teachers, and taking advantage of world-class facilities, students at our school are challenged and supported to grow and develop holistically in order to achieve their goals.Inquiry-based learning is one teaching and learning approach at our school.
Some of the documented benefits of this style of learning are that it:teaches problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and disciplinary content;promotes the transfer of concepts to new problem questions;teaches students how to learn and builds self-directed learning skills;develops student ownership of their inquiry and enhances student interest in the subject matter.These skills are essential for our students to develop into 'life-long' learners and give them an advantage for any further studies they choose to undertake.John Monash Science School is seeking a suitably qualified Guitar specialist for a 0.4 Guitar Tutor position.
Understanding and qualification to instruct Guitar through the VCE syllabus necessary.
Ability and qualification to instruct modern guitar in a wide range of styles such as contemporary, classical, jazz and rock are highly favourable.For further information about our school, please visit our website - https://jmss.vic.edu.au/
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