Instrumental Music Teacher

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

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs

**Reference**:1489972

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated high quality instrumental music tuition skills and capacity to successfully employ flexible and adaptive approaches to allow students to reach their full potential.

**SC2** Demonstrated high-level knowledge of instrumental music curricula.

**SC3** Demonstrated ability to choose relevant and challenging repertoire for both instrumental and ensemble programs.

**SC4** Demonstrated capacity to work successfully as a member of the music team.

**SC5** Demonstrated high-level communication skills.

**SC6** Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:

- [Attendance requirement for this position]
- Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
- Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
- The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with mínimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
- This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
- An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide instrumental music tuition, including sessions to support students¿ development of performance skills to complement the classroom VCE program, individually or in small groups.
- Work in conjunction with an Instrumental/Classroom Music Teacher to co-direct an ensemble (rehearsing before or after school)
- Undertake other tasks as directed by the Head of Music or the Principal.
- Attend related school events including camps, concerts.
- Participate in planning days and staff meetings.

**Duties**
- Duties to be performed by Instrumental Music Instructors include:
**Music Program**
- Use, reflect on and develop strategies which will result in maximum student progress within their particular musical discipline in both group and individual contexts
- Complete all student report requirements and Individual Learning Plans (ILP¿s) as set by the school;
- Create a positive environment conducive to learning for students in line with the school¿s policies and processes
- Be actively involved in the Bentleigh Secondary College Music Curriculum development, implementation and evaluation through shared and collaborative practice with teaching staff.
- Integrate appropriate digital technologies into the programs
- Demonstrate high-level cooperation with colleagues in developing and implementing Bentleigh Secondar College¿s Instrumental Music Program
- Adherence to the Instrumental Music Program as set out by the Head of Music in collaboration with the staff.

**Co-curricular and performance**
- Contribute to the school¿s co-curricular program through the music program
- Participate in activities such as performances, house chorals, camps, excursions and school events

**Operational**
- Be actively involved in the school¿s music team professional