Teacher of Classroom Music

Continuing its tradition for excellence in the education of girls, Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a knowledgeable, innovative, and engaging educator to join the collaborative team in our Music Faculty.

You are passionate about Music Education and have a demonstrated capacity to engage and motivate students. You have a talent for curriculum design and bring strong music technology skills to the Middle and Senior Years Programs. You will be an experienced choral conductor who can work across a range of music styles to support a shared language of learning across MGGS.

MGGS seeks Teachers 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.

Individuals with a passion for choral music, classroom teaching and composition are encouraged to apply. High level accompanying skills on piano would be well regarded.

Suitable applicants must have the ability to teach across the Middle and Senior years curriculum and be able to inspire creativity in staff and students.

The notebook computer and our LMS are an integral part of the teaching and learning process at our School and it is expected teaching and learning will incorporate their use along with other technologies available to you. Knowledge and implementation of a variety of online and multimedia programs to support student learning is highly desirable

**Benefits of working at MGGS**

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities (facilitated by you). Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.

If you are looking to work in a leading organisation with exposure to new technologies 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 recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
- We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
- We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

**How to Apply**

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