Eoi - Head of Department - Stretton State College

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About Stretton State College
Welcome to Stretton State College. We are a high performing school with an enrolment of approximately 3070 students across our primary (Gowan) and secondary (Illaweena) campuses. As we enter our eleventh year at Stretton State College we are excited to welcome new students and community members to our College.
We have worked to establish a school which has a strong values base, and strives to ensure a culture of high expectations for students and staff. Our school is one where students look forward to the challenges and opportunities each day, with an increasing focus on eLearning and the advancements of digital learning.
About the Role
The Head of Department (Director Instrumental Music) position will be responsible for all aspects of the Stretton State College Instrumental Music Program (Year 4 - 12) to support a team of instrumental music teachers.Key responsibilities of this role includes:

- Oversee all aspects of Instrumental Music and Ensemble programs and provide leadership and management of all Instrumental Music staff.
- Promote positive musical outcomes through a strong understanding of rehearsal pedagogy, including the selection and preparation of appropriate repertoire across a range of ensemble types and ability levels.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of conducting and directing ensembles at a high level that promotes positive musical outcomes.
- Lead, direct and assist in the organisation and implementation of IM activities, which may include school-based performances, community performances, lunchtime concerts, festivals, and awards nights.
- Promote the Instrumental Music Department internally and externally by actively seeking and forming partnerships with community groups, local businesses, arts industry and tertiary institutions, and other government agencies to promote and further the goals of the instrumental music program.
- Coordinate the timetabling of Instrumental lessons and rehearsals for the various ensembles and performance platforms.
- Manage financial and material resources within the area of responsibility including the formation of budgets and expenditure of allocated funds in consultation with the Executive Principal and/or their delegates.
- Consult and liaise with classroom music specialists, both primary and secondary, and Performing Arts staff to build a culture of collaboration across the Arts.
- Regularly communicate with all College stakeholders.
- Highly relevant instrumental teaching experience
- Highly relevant IM experience incorporating Performance and Conducting
- Up to date knowledge of successful and innovative IM teaching and the latest developments and initiatives
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- Possess the ability to lead, inspire, motivate and support IM students and colleagues.
- Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents and build positive rapport with the student community

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

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Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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