Instrumental Music Tutors

Title of Position: Instrumental Music Tutors – Various – Strings, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion for the establishment of a Beginner Band Immersion Program, and Tuition across Middle School & Secondary Tutoring

Type of Appointment: Contract – 1 year commencing February 2025

Carmichael College is a dynamic, developing College, committed to educational excellence in an overt and distinctly Christian environment. We are a non-denominational, independent Christian school located in Morayfield, Queensland. Currently, the College offers a Prep to Year 12 program. With a current student population of 870, projections indicate that student numbers will peak at around 1,400.

The College is seeking applications from experienced, self-motivated, Specialist Instrumental Tutors in Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion to join the Co-Curricular Arts Department at the College, commencing in February 2025 (Term 1). The positions will commence with approx. 1 day per week, with up to 1-2 days per week for Strings, with the possibility of increasing. Student numbers determining lesson loads are subject to enrolment requests.

The Role:

These positions are focused on providing support to the Head of the Arts in the delivery of our expanding Co-Curricular Instrumental Music programs. Day to day key tasks, responsibilities and attributes of suitable Instrumental Tutors include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Ability to effectively provide a high level of instrumental music expertise to assist each child to reach their full potential and to help build a culture of excellence in Instrumental Music.
2. Provide expertise in individual and group lessons.
3. Effectively lead Ensemble/Band rehearsals.
4. Ability to provide a written progress report to parents for encouraging growth.

Context:

Instrumental tutors are contracted to the College; however, the Beginner Programs billed directly to the college in line with QMTA rates, therefore an ABN and relevant insurances and qualifications are essential. For group and private tuition outside of the scope of the Beginner Programs, parents are billed directly by the tutor. Tuition fees aligned with QMTA rate for 2025.

The Person:

To be the successful applicant you will need to demonstrate:

1. A passion for teaching both the instrument and young people.
2. High-level organisational skills to plan rehearsals, learning sequences, track student progress, report and communicate with students, colleagues, and the wider school community, effectively and in a timely manner.
3. Relevant tertiary qualification in Music.
4. A willingness to participate in rehearsals, concerts, and workshop events.
5. Familiarity with and experience in preparing students for examination systems such as AMEB and Trinity an advantage.
6. Strong interpersonal skills to engage with children, staff, parents, and the wider school community with a positive, collegial, and team-oriented approach.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining professionalism and high standards.
8. Proficiency in Information Communication Technology.
9. Commitment to a personal faith in Jesus Christ and able to translate faith into practice.
10. Personal philosophies that align with, and fully support the College mission, values and beliefs as expressed in the College Statement of Faith.
11. Flexibility, forward thinking, enthusiasm, confidence with decision making, and excellent problem-solving skills.
12. Great attention to detail and demonstrated team participation with a high level of responsiveness (essential).
13. The ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality (essential).
14. A current (Employee) Blue Card (working with children check) is mandatory.

Carmichael College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be practising Christians, who are active in their own churches and wholeheartedly subscribe to the College's Statement of Faith and Staff Code of Conduct, which can be found on our website (https://www.carmichael.qld.edu.au/employment-2/) or obtained from the College.

Application Process:

All applications are to be emailed to employment@carmichael.qld.edu.au and need to include the following:

1. Cover letter.
2. Current Resumé outlining your relevant experience.
3. Download and complete the Application for Employment Form from our website.
4. A written reference from your minister/pastor in your current church family.
5. Copy of your Blue Card.
6. Copy of First Aid and CPR Certificates.

For further information and a Position Description, please email employment@carmichael.qld.edu.au.

Applications close at 3pm on Friday the 11th of January; applications may be received and processed prior to this date.

All applications are to be emailed to employment@carmichael.qld.edu.au and addressed to:

Mr Richard Davies
Principal
Carmichael College
793 Oakey Flat Rd
MORAYFIELD QLD 4506