Music - Oboe/bassoon (Double Reed)

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Part-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Classroom Teacher

**Occupation**:Classroom teacher

**Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs

**Reference**:1490663

**Location Profile**:

- Glen Waverley Secondary College is a high-performing, inclusive, and dynamic learning community, proudly educating roughly 2400 students from Years 7 to 12 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Our vision, Growing respectful, responsible, resilient global citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning; is enacted through our values of Respect, Diversity, Commitment, Perseverance, and Accomplishment. These values are embedded in daily practice, guide decision-making, and are celebrated through the Gain Wisdom Merit Program, which recognises students who exemplify our school values.
- We provide a safe, supportive, and orderly environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. Our teaching and learning programs are underpinned by evidence-based practice, ongoing professional learning, and a commitment to high expectations for all students. As a Respectful Relationships Lead School, we foster a culture of respect, equality, and inclusion, ensuring that positive relationships are central to our school community. We actively value student voice and agency, recognising that student perspectives help shape learning, wellbeing, and the broader school experience.
- While we are proud of our consistently strong VCE and NAPLAN results, we are most proud of our students¿ learning growth and our commitment to knowing and supporting each learner as a whole person, academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Our curriculum is broad and diverse, offering pathways to meet the needs and aspirations of all learners, including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET programs, and university extension studies. Specialist programs in STEM, Languages, and the Arts, alongside a comprehensive wellbeing framework, ensure that every student can pursue their passions and prepare for future success.
- Students are encouraged to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life, including our expansive, student-led Clubs Program, which offers a wide range of academic, cultural, creative, sporting, and service opportunities. Through our dedicated GWSC Clubs platform, students can explore, join, or even establish new clubs, ensuring the program continually reflects student voice and innovation.
- We offer an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities, including our renowned Instrumental Music Program, competitive sport, peer support, visual and performing arts, science and technology competitions, and a thriving student leadership program. These experiences enrich learning, build confidence, and foster a strong sense of belonging.
- Glen Waverley Secondary College is a culturally rich and globally connected school community. We value the contributions of our families, alumni, and community partners, who work with us to provide real-world learning experiences and support student growth beyond the classroom.
- With a proud history of academic excellence and a vibrant culture of participation, Glen Waverley Secondary College is a school of choice, where students are empowered to learn, lead, and succeed.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

**SC2** Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

**SC3** Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

**SC4** Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

**SC5** Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

**Role**:
**The position has been advertised for a teacher of both oboe and bassoon but a specialist in either instrument, who is able to teach beginner students of the other instrument, would also be considered highly. There is also a possibility of negotiating ensemble direction/assistance.**

A classroom teacher at Glen Waverley Secondary College is charged with the responsibility of planning, preparing and delivering an educational program for their students which is consistent with the aims and objectives of the college in