Instrumental Music Teacher

We are seeking a suitably experienced Instrumental Music Teacher to join our College Instrumental Music team on a ongoing basis.

The instrumental music teacher will be qualified to take private and group lessons and promote the Performing Arts faculty of the College. They will be confident working with students from a wide variety of performance skills from beginner to VCE level. Instrumental music teachers will be fully understanding of Child Safety requirements at the College and will ensure that all elements of the learning program promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

The days and hours of work are:

- Wednesday: 9 - 12.30
- Thursday: 8.45 - 3.15
- Friday: 8.45 - 3.15

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Take instrumental lessons, assigning repertoire and exercises that best meet the needs of each student
- Work with classroom music to integrate appropriate theory into lessons
- Work with classroom music teachers to continue to promote the school’s instrumental program amongst potential students
- Assist in preparing VCE Music Performance students for assessments and performances
- Assist in leading smaller ensembles consisting of advanced students, assigning repertoire, leading rehearsals and preparing ensembles for performances across the school
- Attending performance evenings as required
- Any other duties as stipulated by the Executive Team or Arts Performance Coordinators
- Tertiary qualification in music performance
- Experience in planning and teaching instrumental lessons
- Experience in teaching senior and VCE Music Performance students
- A commitment to contribute to the school’s extra-curricular activities, including the school production, ensembles and
- Strong computer skills with the ability to use a variety of software programs
- Clear and effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

**Why work at St Francis Xavier College?**
- Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that include:

- Free onsite parking
- Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal, providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library
- Access to internal and external training opportunities
- Funded membership to professional or industry associations
- 11.5% Superannuation
- Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
- Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
- 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and four weeks paid Partner Leave
- Salary Packaging through Maxxia
- Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
- All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
- Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
- Social and wellbeing events are organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas

**About St Francis Xavier College**
St Francis Xavier College is a three-campus Catholic College with an enrolment of over 3,000 students and an abundance of teaching and leadership opportunities.
- The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways - only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.
- We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.
- The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
- Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
- This position is classified as an Education Support Employee Category B, Level 3.

**Application close **Tuesday, 17 December 2024** at **5:00pm.**
- The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencement.
- The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.