Violin and Viola Educator

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeString Full time $80,000 - $104,000
Job Description

The Knox School is an independent, values-driven educational institution offering personalized learning for students from Early Learning to Year 12. Established in 1982, it has a non-denominational status and focuses on the development of its students as individuals. The school’s values of Achievement, Care, Empathy, Resilience, Responsibility, and Respect are at the core of all its endeavors. It celebrates each student’s uniqueness and fosters a close-knit community where they can find their niche and feel proud to belong.

Open, collaborative, and inclusive, The Knox School invests in its people and offers them opportunities to engage in innovative learning practices. Staff culture creates the capacity for respectful relationships, innovation, and recognition of TKS as an Employer of Choice.

As a key member of the music program, you will be responsible for teaching Violin and Viola to private students and small groups in Year 2 & 3 and Year 5–7 Classroom Strings Programs. Your duties will include delivering high-quality, individual instrumental lessons in Violin and Viola across all week days (1.0 FTE), conducting co-curricular String Ensembles and Year 5–7 string ensemble classes (small groups) on Wednesdays, and Year 2 & 3 Strings Program on Thursdays (small group teaching with other String staff).

Collaboration with the Head of Music and Performing Arts and other music staff will be essential to support student learning and engagement.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A Bachelor or Master's Degree in Music Performance
  • Demonstrated experience teaching young children and teenagers
  • Experience in conducting group ensembles of varying levels
  • Experience preparing students for AMEB Violin and Viola Exams (or similar)
  • Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding (Kodaly or Suzuki highly regarded)
  • Proven ability to enhance the student experience in learning and loving music
  • Demonstrated strong collaboration skills with other members of a music programme within a school environment
  • Solid communication and emotional intelligence (EQ) skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of the School's obligations in respect of Ministerial Order No. 1359, the Reportable Conduct Scheme, mandatory reporting, record keeping in relation to student safety and wellbeing, and related obligations. Training will be provided.
  • Working knowledge of and ability to adhere to School policies and student safety practices, including those in the Student Safety handbook.
  • A supportive and respectful attitude to students and families and the ability to build positive connections with all members of the school community.
  • A current Level 2 First Aid Qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training. Training is provided by the school annually.
Benefits
  • A supportive and stimulating work and learning environment set amongst beautiful grounds. The School has been awarded 5-Star Employer of Choice.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite car parking
  • Salary Packaging

At The Knox School, we pride ourselves on fostering a safe, friendly, and engaging environment for our students. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse or reportable conduct and strive to maintain a student-safe culture. If you share our commitment to student safety, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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