Primary Music Teacher

Position Description
**Primary Music Teacher**

**Position Title **Primary Music Teacher

**Reports To **Head of Primary

**College Objective **At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the
Christian ethos of the school. A good example for Christian living is to be given to
students and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate
fully with the Head of College, Principal, Heads of School, other staff and the College
Council in adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and
traditions of Geelong Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to
demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

**Position Overview **Teachers have a pivotal role in:
(i) contributing to the development of the College as a faith community,
(ii) collaborating in the promotion of Geelong Lutheran College as a centre of
excellent teaching and learning, and
(iii) contributing to the effective administration of the College.

**Duties and 1. Teaching and Learning**

**Responsibilities **- Collaborate with other Music/Arts staff to ensure a cohesive program,
promote music across the College and manage projects and resources
- Assist and support Arts/Music events in the College (e.g. concerts, Choir)
- Differentiate curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Provide opportunities for the intellectual, spiritual, cultural, physical and

social development of students through the selection of appropriate
learning strategies
- Provide performance opportunities through assemblies, open days and

external music festivals (e.g. South Street, Victorian Music Festival).
- Develop and curate a range of resources (including technology) for an

enriched learning environment
**2. Organisation**:

- Seek to provide a safe and innovative learning environment
- Manage time and resources effectively
- Communicate with others in a proactive, timely manner

**3. Assessment and Reporting**:

- Ensure that rigorous assessment reflects each student’s learning

journey
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback and feedforward
- Provide effective reports in terms 2 and 4
- Communicate effectively with parents to support student’s learning,

through the use of Seesaw and (as required) personal communication
- Maintain high academic standards

**4. Pastoral Care**:

- Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with

students
- Work collaboratively with class teachers, Wellbeing and Adaptive

Education coordinators to ensure academic and holistic learning
- Support positive student behaviour and interactions in accordance

with the College’s Restorative Practices
- Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects College values
- Partner with parents/families to support student wellbeing, behaviour

and development
**5. Relationships**:

- Work positively with College Leadership and colleagues
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with the parents,

guardians and care givers
**6. Professionalism**:

- Ensure personal presentation reflects the ethos of the College
- Maintain personal and professional development opportunities
- Care for and take responsibility for any student within our College

community as required
- Attend Parent Information Evenings, Open Days, interviews and other

events as required
- Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings and staff devotions
- Participate in policy and program reviews and developments
- Embody a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, being flexible

and reflective, developing teacher practice

**Selection Criteria** _These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing and _
- determine the successful Teacher. _

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**_ _**
- Demonstrated commitment to the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College
- Accreditation and Training Requirements: (1) Meet or be able to meet the

requirements of teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, (ii)
Either accreditation as a teacher within Lutheran Schools
**or** a commitment to
complete the level of accreditation required according to current LEA staffing
policy, (iii) Current Anaphylaxis qualifications
**or **a commitment to gaining these
qualifications prior to commencement. (Note that GLC will provide opportunities
for teachers to maintain this qualification at the end of each year)
- A professional approach to contemporary teaching and learning
- Demonstrated skills and quality experiences relevant to the position, including:

- Have a knowledge and understanding of early years education
- including the Kodaly and Orff music teaching methodologies
- Vocal training and ability to lead choirs is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships
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