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**EMPLOYMENT AT MGGS**:
Teaching Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and must hold a current Police Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar. Professional Support Staff Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee Type).

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Continuing its tradition for excellence in the education of girls, Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a knowledgeable, innovative, and engaging Cello teacher to join the collaborative Music Faculty as a Music Itinerant. Music is a vibrant and exciting aspect of co-curricular life at Melbourne Girls Grammar - our students perform in a wide range of ensembles across age, year and instrument levels.

This casual position will teach individual Cello lessons in the Merton Hall Programs (Middle and Senior Years), scope half a day to one day a week, with flexibility on the day.

Applicants should have a strong knowledge of instrumental music teaching pedagogy as well as and instrumental tuition experience. The successful applicant will be a dynamic music educator with the ability to engage and inspire students in lessons and rehearsals.

MGGS seeks educators with an inclusive and a strengths-based approach to program leadership and development. You will bring together the unique skills of the students and staff you work with to create memorable learning experiences and musical performances that celebrate diversity and excellence.

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- **Qualifications**:Tertiary qualifications in Music (Bachelor of Music or equivalent) with a focus on performance or education, and a current Victorian Working With Children Check.
- **Cello Pedagogy & Musicianship**: Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of cello pedagogy, with demonstrated experience teaching individual lessons from beginner to advanced levels. Ability to adapt teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and skill levels.
- **Teaching Experience Across Year Levels**: Experience teaching students across a range of age groups, ideally from Year 5 to Year 12, with an understanding of developmental stages and technical progression appropriate to each level.
- **Engagement & Motivation**: Demonstrated ability to inspire, engage and motivate students in their musical development, fostering a love for learning and performance. A passion for music education and commitment to nurturing student potential are essential.
- **Inclusive, Strengths-Based Practice**: Commitment to inclusive teaching practices that recognise and build on individual student strengths. Ability to create a supportive and respectful learning environment that encourages participation and growth
- **Technology Integration**: Proficiency in the use of digital tools and learning management systems (LMS) to support music education. Willingness and ability to integrate technology (e.g., notebook computers, multimedia software) into teaching, communication, and program planning.
- **Child Safety & Wellbeing**: Commitment to upholding child safety policies and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

If you are looking to work in a leading, innovative and values-driven organisation and you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please view the Position Description for details about the role, including key responsibilities.

**Statement of Commitment to Child Safety**
- As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
- We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
- We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
- We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
- We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
- We have robust human resources and