Instrumental Music Educator

The Instrumental Music Tutor at St Luke's Anglican School is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging music lessons to individual students and groups from Years 4 to 12. The role includes working with a range of instrumental ensembles and contributing to the broader music program. The tutor is expected to participate in department meetings and support key events such as music camps, competitions, and performances outlined in the Performing Arts Calendar, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching musical experience for students.

• Lesson Planning and Delivery
  • Plan and deliver engaging individual and group music lessons to students from Years 4-12
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities
• Ensemble Leadership
  • Work with various ensembles as required, supporting the development of student musicianship
  • Conduct instrumental ensembles with demonstrated success
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Attend selected department meetings, music camps, competitions, and concerts as scheduled
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Co-curricular Cultural Activities, and other Performing Arts and co-curricular staff to ensure cohesive program delivery
  • Maintain clear and open communication with fellow staff, students, and parents
• Student Support and Wellbeing
  • Take responsibility for the safety, well-being, and appropriate behaviour and presentation of all students
  • Develop and maintain an environment conducive to student learning and engagement
• Professional Development
  • Participate in professional development to maintain and enhance teaching skills and knowledge
  • Stay up-to-date with best teaching practices and implement effective instructional methods
• Administrative Tasks
  • Thoroughly plan all lessons and systematically monitor student performance to ensure progress
  • Manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively, including lesson planning, student assessments, and participation in school events

• Essential Qualifications
  • Experience in a similar role
  • A Bachelor of Music from an accredited university or equivalent qualification
• Desirable Qualifications
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates
  • Conducting experience and/or qualifications relevant to the teaching area

• Teaching and Leadership
  • Proven ability to teach Instrumental Music effectively across various levels
  • Successful experience in preparing and guiding students through A.M.E.B. Examinations
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and liaise effectively across all areas of a school community to achieve successful outcomes
  • Superior organisational ability with demonstrated self-motivation and initiative in goal-setting, prioritising work and managing multiple tasks
• Professionalism and Integrity
  • Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism and integrity
  • Uphold the School values of Faith Performance Honour

• Take full responsibility for compliance with the school's Workplace Health and Safety Policy, safe work procedures, instructions and rules, particularly in the correct use of equipment
• Identify any unsafe behaviour, or unsafe or unhealthy conditions, and report these to the Principal

• Be supportive of the Anglican Ethos of the School
• Support the Strategic Plan and the School Improvement Plan
• Demonstrate loyalty, confidentiality and support for the Principal and the School at all times