Instrumental Music

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Part time / From 29/01/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1380022

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants are requested to present a written response to the key selection criteria below:

- Demonstrated experience and skill in providing tuition of Flute/Woodwind to students in Years 7-12.
- Possess high level technical and performance skill and relevant experience.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, document and evaluate a music tuition program.
- Commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of Performing Arts activities.

**Role**:
This Instrumental Music Tutor position will join the team of Performing Arts staff and provide tuition to students in Flute/Woodwind.

The role will report to the Head of Faculty - Performing Arts and liaise closely with the Instrumental Music Co-ordinator(s).

As an education support class position, they support the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

No additional attendance during school holidays is required for this position.

The Instrumental Music Tutor role will typically involve:

- Providing Flute/Woodwind tuition lessons to individual students, small groups and ensembles.
- Contributing to the Instrumental program across a wide range of performances within and outside the school.
- Monitoring and evaluating student progress and providing assessment reports as required.
- Maintaining accurate records of student participation and attendance.
- Supporting the development of the Performing Arts program within BHS.
- Maintaining a high standard of student tuition and technical and performance proficiency in Flute/Woodwind.

**Responsibilities**:
The Instrumental Music Tutor is required to:

- Provide weekly instrumental tuition in small groups (4-6 students) or individual students (Year 12 only) in Flute/Woodwind.
- Support students to achieve positive outcomes and successfully participate in performance exams.
- Assist in the development and operation of choirs, music ensembles and bands.
- Conduct regular Flute/Woodwind concerts - at least 1 per term.
- Assist colleagues with preparations for school and community-based performances.
- Ensure all school processes and procedures are followed, including marking rolls, entering events on Compass, reporting and assessment requirements etc.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of an effective program for students.
- Take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the school's collection of Flute/Woodwind Instruments.
- Assist and support ensemble directors in recruiting Woodwind students.
- Maintain professional standards and good communication with staff, students and parents at all times.
- In the event of student absences, support the program area by undertaking other duties.
- Undertake ongoing professional development and participate in a performance development process.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**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:
**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:
**Other Information**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Have or able to obtain an "Employee" Working with Children Check.

**APPLICATIONS**

Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Mrs. Michele Kennedy 03 5338 9000.

Applications should be submitted via Recruitmen