Head of Composition

**Part Time (0.6 FTE), Ongoing**

**Closing date: 14th April 2024**

MLC School is looking for a dynamic and creative **Head of Composition** who will **educate and inspire** young women to be **fearless thinkers** with **moral courage** and **compassion** to be **agents of change** in their own lives and in the lives of **others**.

**About MLC School**

Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west. Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.

Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.

The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.

**Who is the MLC School girl?**

**About the position**

MLC School Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching programs aligned to the MLC School Learning and Teaching Framework of MLC School. The position of Head of Composition is responsible for the overall direction of teaching and learning of music composition at MLC School.

**Selection Criteria**:
As a Music Teacher, you will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

- Planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that foster the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of students, confirming that the programs cater for the learning needs and wellbeing of all students;
- Planning, designing and delivering differentiated learning programs that address variations in learning styles and ability levels;
- Incorporating the appropriate use of ICT and related technologies into your teaching practice to enhance student learning in the classroom;
- Teaching Music lessons and supporting the MLC School girl to achieve outstanding results;
- Delivering service excellence to parents and carers by proactively engaging with and responding promptly and courteously to enquiries and requests for information;
- Ongoing development of classroom practice and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning

The Head of Composition has additional responsibility for:

- Responsible for writing and implementing guidelines for senior school composition. This is framed in terms of two major strands Higher School Certificate (HSC) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
- Liaise with the Director of Music (DoM) regularly on the coordination of performance and composition activities.
- Liaise regularly with the Assistant Director of Music regarding scope, sequence and integration of composition into the classroom program.
- Ensure all Board of Studies (BoS) and IB requirements are being met as related to composition program (in consultation with Assistant Director of Music).
- Liaise with the Director of Music and guide the overall direction of new music performances, commissions of new works and programming of Australian content.
- Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
- Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
- Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
- Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre

**How to apply**:

- a cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume & the names and contact details of three confidential referees; and
- a copy of your academic transcript.

Applications close on **14 April 2024**

We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.