Instrumental Music Teacher 2027 - Lower Brass Instructor; Concert Band Instructor; Theory Tutor

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Job summary

Princes Hill Secondary College seeks a conductor/ensemble director and lower brass instrumental instructor to join the music department. The role is a fixed-term contract in ES Level 1 Range 4, commencing in 2027, with an expected schedule of about 7 hours per week including one weekly rehearsal and split tuition across instrumental and theory.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver lessons from Years 7 to 12, lead the intermediate concert band, and may be split into multiple positions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in instrumental music programs across Years 7–12.
• Ability to design and implement individual or group programs for students.
• Commitment to planning and delivering lessons to suit a range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the intermediate concert band.
• Instruct lower brass players and support theory tuition.
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with Year 7–12 outcomes.

Skills

Conducting

Ensemble leadership

Lower brass instruction

Music theory tutoring

Lesson planning

Education

Specialist music degree

Job description

Job Description

Princes Hill Secondary College is seeking a conductor/ensemble director and lower brass instrumental instructor to join our music department commencing in 2027. This is a School Local Payroll (SLP) position and the successful candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract within ES Level 1 Range 4, with the expectation that the contract is renewed annually.

The expected allotment is currently about 7 hours of work per week, with one weekly rehearsal and the remainder split across instrumental and theory tuition.

The successful applicant will require relevant skills in conducting, leading our intermediate concert band, instruction of lower brass, theory tuition, and be responsible for planning and delivering lessons to suit students across Years 7 to 12. The school is open to dividing the role into multiple positions so please consider applying if part of this role description applies to you.

About Princes Hill

Princes Hill Secondary College is known for its robust music program, currently involving approximately 450 students across the school in a combination of instrumental lessons, ensembles, and classroom music. There are currently 20 ensembles and 20 staff working as part of the program.

• Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.

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 (see Workplace 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 [e-mail]

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

• 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

About the Employer

Princes Hill SC provides a supportive learning environment and a culture of high expectation that foster the school values of Achievement, Creativity, Inclusion, Resilience and Respect

The school has approximately 885 students. Demand for places is high and there are limits on the capacity of the school to offer places to students beyond the neighbourhood area. The school attracts a high proportion of families with a professional background who regularly contribute to decision-making processes, and support learning programs. The school has excellent facilities in all curriculum areas and is privileged to have access to outstanding playing fields and grounds with Princes Park in close proximity. This beautiful green open space is actively used by classes, and daily student access is supervised at recess and lunchtime.

The school is an inclusive and vibrant environment where students of all backgrounds feel welcome and safe. Widely acknowledged as a high performing school, Princes Hill SC is recognised for its impressive student academic performance, excellence across the curriculum and enduring social, emotional and personal outcomes for students. Appreciation of differences between people and awareness of individual needs, interests and abilities is central to the College ethos. Mutual respect amongst students and between students and staff is characteristic of relationships.

Evidence based practice and attention to research is important in our organisation's thinking and learning. Realising that students need a range of knowledge, skills, dispositions, and attitudes to live and learn sustainably and cooperatively in today's world, we maintain mixed ability classes up to Year 10 with a focus on differentiation of learning and challenge. Students are engaged students in the social issues of the day whilst critical and creative thinking, ethical behaviour and intercultural understanding are valued and encouraged. Knowing that wellbeing is fundamental to living well and to learning effectively, the school endorses approaches consistent with positive psychology and restorative practices.

The curriculum makes extensive use of our inner-city location for students' studies and excursions. Partnerships are sustained with nearby institutions including the City Edge Network of Schools that enrich the learning environment and culture. Consistent with the school's philosophy of providing students with a broad education, the College offers an extensive Camps and Outdoor Education Program utilising the recently upgraded school camp at Mirimbah at the base of Mt Buller and Mt Stirling, and other venues. Further learning extension options have included study tours to, Italy, France, China, Indonesia (Science) and Vietnam. In Year 9, all students are involved in our Wilderness Week program where all students have an extended wilderness experience.

About the Candidate

1. Demonstrated experience and skills working in an instrumental music program across Years 7 - 12, including the ability to design and implement appropriate individual and/or group programs for students.

2. Demonstrated high level of skill and experience as an instrumental music instructor and ensemble director. Demonstrated sound knowledge of a variety of different styles of music relevant to the specified instrument/s.

3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work constructively with other instrumental music instructors, classroom music teachers, and the wider education support team. Capacity to provide assistance with general organisation, resource management, and music events; including camps, concerts, soirees, and other school events requiring music performances.

4. Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and an exemplary professional approach when communicating with students, parents/carers, colleagues, and the wider school community.

5. Demonstrated commitment to Department values and the school values of achievement, creativity, respect, inclusion, and resilience., Applicants must have a current WWCC; VIT registration is not required. It is expected that applicants will hold a specialist music degree (ie Bachelor of Music).