Instrumental Music Teacher: Cello

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1447822

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to deliver instruction in the instrumental music program (Cello), individually and/or in small groups, including VCE and advanced music diplomas (AMus/LMus).

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work as part the Music team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.

SC3 Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents, teachers and ES staff with a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to the school's co-curricular program as an enthusiastic member of the school team.

SC4 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

SC5 Demonstrated exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to responsible professional practice which embrace the school's Vision, Values and Mission.

**Role**:
To provide instruction on Cello to VCE and advanced music diploma (AMus/LMus) level, to individual students and/or small groups of students in accordance with the School's Values and Vision Statement.

**Responsibilities**:
The main duties to be performed by an instrumental music instructor are to:

- demonstrate outstanding skill in the instructing of Cello for both group and individual tuition
- be able to demonstrate fluently, all aspects of performance techniques on Cello
- assist with the administration and up-keep of the school's instruments
- implement the school's Vision and Values statement
- keep abreast of all activities and developments in the Music Learning Area and attend learning area and whole school meetings as required
- contribute to the school's co-curricular program and participate in the school's extensive ensemble program
- complete all tasks with skill, care and diligence
- create a positive environment conducive to learning, in line with the school's student well-being and pastoral care policies
- cooperate fully and assist the Principal and other members of the school community to fulfill their respective duties
- comply with relevant Government policies and legislation
- observe safe working practices

**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**:
Applicants must ensure that the following are included:

- A _specific response_ to the selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to 3 pages.
- The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the selection criteria.

**Please note**: the ability to lead a Concert Band would be an advantage.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

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