Teacher - Instrumental Music - Metro

Central Regional TAFE; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) within the Department of Education WA seeks Instrumental Music Teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive tuition across metropolitan and country schools. You will use contemporary pedagogy, including learning by ear, memory and improvisation, while aligning with WA Curriculum and Department policies.

We are building a pool for permanent and fixed-term roles, at both full-time and part-time levels, with opportunities to lead ensembles and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Holds an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver instrumental music tuition across WA public schools.
• Shows commitment to professional learning and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality instrumental music tuition across WA public schools.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse student needs, abilities and backgrounds.
• Plan, teach, assess and provide feedback to support student growth and engagement.
• Direct ensembles within your instrumental area (bands, orchestras, choirs).
• Work flexibly and independently across schools while building positive professional relationships.

Skills

Instrumental music pedagogy

Differentiation

Ensemble directing

ICT skills

Education

Eligible teacher qualification & registration

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Instrumental Music Teachers on various disciplines within the metro area for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) is a large service provider which works across metropolitan and country primary and secondary schools. Our purpose is to provide quality teaching and stimulating enrichment opportunities supporting every instrumental music student to realise their full potential. IMSS service is guided by our school plan as well as overarching Department policies and procedures. Our vision at IMSS is to provide a rich environment where students have opportunities and pathways for inspiration, success in music and personal excellence.

IMSS teachers deliver lessons under the IMSS Whole School Teaching and Learning Program, and the IMSS Pedagogical Framework which includes the aspects Play/sing from Notation, Play/sing by Ear, Play/sing from Memory and Improvisation. These are developed from the WA Curriculum, The Arts (Music) and Department of Education Strategic Directions. IMSS teachers are supported to deliver the aligned teaching and learning program including common assessments which inform ongoing teaching practice and effective and educative feedback to students, parents, and schools. Formal and informal reporting is an essential element of the role. Instrumental lessons are delivered alongside the classroom music program in partner schools.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.education.wa.edu.au/instrumental-music or Schools Online

The Role

We are building a pool of passionate and skilled instrumental music teachers including the following learning areas:

• Voice
• Percussion
• Contemporary Guitar
• Contemporary Bass
• Classical Guitar
• Woodwind
• Strings
• Brass

In your application, please indicate which learning area you are willing to teach.

As an Instrumental Music Teacher with IMSS, you would deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality music tuition across a range of Western Australian public school contexts, demonstrating the Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice and Professional Engagement expected of teachers.

You will ideally:

• Apply effective instrumental music pedagogy, includingrepertoire, learning by ear, memory and improvisation.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse student needs, abilities and backgrounds.
• Plan, teach, assess and provide feedback to support student growth and engagement.
• Direct ensembles within your instrumental area, such as concert bands, rock bands, orchestras or choirs.
• Work flexibly and independently across schools while building positive professional relationships.
• Display strong interpersonal and ICT skills and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Indicate the learning areas and instrumental disciplines you are willing and qualified to teach.

IMSS provides opportunities for professional development, collaboration and collegial connection within a passionate team of music educators.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Deborah Banks, IMSS Associate Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.