ES3-1 Woodwind Instructor Saxophone and Clarinet

Government schools; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yarra Hills Secondary College, a multi-campus government school in outer eastern Melbourne, seeks a Woodwind Instructor specializing in saxophone and clarinet. You will deliver individual and small-group tuition across beginner to advanced levels, aligned with VCE Music pathways and school ensembles.

Role requires collaboration with the Head of Music and classroom teachers, maintaining records and preparing students for AMEB, VCE, and public performances.

Formación

• Demonstrated qualifications and/or significant experience in woodwind performance and instruction, particularly saxophone and clarinet.
• Experience working with school-aged students across a range of abilities.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Relevant music qualifications (e.g. AMEB, Bachelor of Music, Conservatorium studies or equivalent) would be highly regarded.
• Experience preparing students for AMEB examinations, VCE Music performance and public performances would be advantageous.
• Experience directing or supporting school bands, ensembles or woodwind groups would be highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individual and small group instrumental tuition in woodwind instruments, with a focus on saxophone and clarinet, for students from beginner to advanced levels, including students undertaking VCE Music studies.
• Develop and implement appropriate lesson programs that support students’ musical growth, technical development and performance skills.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of attendance, repertoire, learning goals and achievement.
• Prepare students for examinations, assessments, recitals, concerts, productions and other performance opportunities.
• Support and develop student participation in the College’s concert bands, ensembles and other music performance groups as required.
• Contribute to the organisation and delivery of concerts, music showcases, assemblies, productions and community performances.
• Attend and participate in music department meetings, professional learning activities, music camps and curriculum days on a pro-rata basis as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Music and other instrumental music staff to coordinate timetables, student enrolments and performance opportunities.
• Support and promote participation in the College’s instrumental music and performing arts programs.
• Assist with the maintenance, management and stocktake of woodwind instruments, sheet music, music resources and related equipment.
• Contribute positively to the development of a vibrant and inclusive music culture within the College community.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the classification of the position as directed by the Principal or delegate.

Conocimientos

Woodwind instruction

Saxophone

Clarinet

Relationship building

Music program support

Educación

AMEB or equivalent music qualifications

Bachelor of Music/Conservatorium studies

Descripción del empleo

ES3-1 Woodwind Instructor Saxophone and Clarinet

Yarra Hills Secondary College is a multi-campus college of approximately 550 students across two campuses in the Mooroolbark/Kilsyth and Mount Evelyn districts of outer eastern Melbourne. It is part of the North East Victoria Region (NEVR) of DET.

Yarra Hills organises its student management and administration on the basic structure of its two campuses, one of which is Year 7 - 10 and Year 11/12 VCE Vocational Major (VM) only and one which has Year 7-10 and Year 11/12 VCE and VCE/VM educational pathways.

With strong enrolments in recent years and a solid standing in the local community, Yarra Hills anticipates stability and growth. Our programs build strong foundations that provide a solid basis for future success by emphasising literacy and numeracy and embedding information and communication technologies across all subjects in the curriculum. An extensive elective program supports a solid core curriculum by recognising students¿ different needs and talents and supporting individual learning and career pathways. All Year 10 students can participate in an extension program into VCE studies, helping maximise tertiary entrance scores.

A broad and engaging curriculum has led to a high proportion of our students achieving successful academic pathways to university or TAFE through VCE, or alternative vocational pathways through VET and VCE Vocational Major (VM), as well as school-based apprenticeships and training (SBATs) and the DET HeadStart Program. The college co-curricular program includes outstanding sports, camps, performing arts, visual arts and outdoor education programs, and highly regarded instrumental music.

The school has 93 equivalent full-time staff: 4 Principal class, 55 Teachers and 38 Education Support Staff.

As the school is a multi-campus, the successful applicant may be required to work across both campuses.

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Location Profile

Yarra Hills Secondary College is a multi-campus college of approximately 550 students across two campuses in the Mooroolbark/Kilsyth and Mount Evelyn districts of outer eastern Melbourne. It is part of the North East Victoria Region (NEVR) of DET.

Yarra Hills organises its student management and administration on the basic structure of its two campuses, one of which is Year 7 - 10 and Year 11/12 VCE Vocational Major (VM) only and one which has Year 7-10 and Year 11/12 VCE and VCE/VM educational pathways.

With strong enrolments in recent years and a solid standing in the local community, Yarra Hills anticipates stability and growth. Our programs build strong foundations that provide a solid basis for future success by emphasising literacy and numeracy and embedding information and communication technologies across all subjects in the curriculum. An extensive elective program supports a solid core curriculum by recognising students¿ different needs and talents and supporting individual learning and career pathways. All Year 10 students can participate in an extension program into VCE studies, helping maximise tertiary entrance scores.

A broad and engaging curriculum has led to a high proportion of our students achieving successful academic pathways to university or TAFE through VCE, or alternative vocational pathways through VET and VCE Vocational Major (VM), as well as school-based apprenticeships and training (SBATs) and the DET HeadStart Program. The college co-curricular program includes outstanding sports, camps, performing arts, visual arts and outdoor education programs, and highly regarded instrumental music.

The school has 93 equivalent full-time staff: 4 Principal class, 55 Teachers and 38 Education Support Staff.

As the school is a multi-campus, the successful applicant may be required to work across both campuses.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated ability to provide individual and small group instruction in woodwind instruments, with a focus on saxophone and clarinet, to students ranging from beginner to advanced levels, including support for students undertaking VCE Music studies.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to develop positive and supportive relationships with students, parents/carers and staff, while fostering student engagement, confidence and participation in the instrumental music program and performances.

SC3 Demonstrated ability to assess student progress, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback and work collaboratively with the Head of Music and classroom teachers to support student learning outcomes.

SC4 Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team within a school environment.

SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning, continuous improvement and active contribution to the broader music and performing arts program of the College, including performances, ensembles, camps and community events.

Role

Attendance is required during school terms and at nominated music performances, rehearsals and College events.

Performs and/or supervises tasks carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. The role provides specialised support within the College's instrumental music program and operates under the direction of the Principal, Assistant Principal, Head of Music or other nominated manager.

The Instrumental Music Instructor provides specialist music instruction and support that is beyond routine educational support and contributes to the effective operation of the College's music program. The position requires demonstrated expertise in piano and vocal performance and the ability to support students participating in classroom and performance-based music activities.

An Education Support employee in this role supports educational services provided to students but does not undertake duties defined as teaching under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). Any supervision of students occurs in controlled circumstances and under the overall responsibility of a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group instrumental tuition in woodwind instruments, with a focus on saxophone and clarinet, for students from beginner to advanced levels, including students undertaking VCE Music studies.
• Develop and implement appropriate lesson programs that support students’ musical growth, technical development and performance skills.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of attendance, repertoire, learning goals and achievement.
• Prepare students for examinations, assessments, recitals, concerts, productions and other performance opportunities.
• Support and develop student participation in the College’s concert bands, ensembles and other music performance groups as required.
• Contribute to the organisation and delivery of concerts, music showcases, assemblies, productions and community performances.
• Attend and participate in music department meetings, professional learning activities, music camps and curriculum days on a pro-rata basis as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Music and other instrumental music staff to coordinate timetables, student enrolments and performance opportunities.
• Support and promote participation in the College’s instrumental music and performing arts programs.
• Assist with the maintenance, management and stocktake of woodwind instruments, sheet music, music resources and related equipment.
• Contribute positively to the development of a vibrant and inclusive music culture within the College community.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the classification of the position as directed by the Principal or delegate.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants 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.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian 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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

Qualifications/Experience (Recommended)

· Demonstrated qualifications and/or significant experience in woodwind performance and instruction, particularly saxophone and clarinet.

· Experience working with school-aged students across a range of abilities.

· Current Working with Children Check.

· Relevant music qualifications (e.g. AMEB, Bachelor of Music, Conservatorium studies or equivalent) would be highly regarded.

· Experience preparing students for AMEB examinations, VCE Music performance and public performances would be advantageous.

· Experience directing or supporting school bands, ensembles or woodwind groups would be highly regarded.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal