Music Instructor

**Estimated start date**:Commencing ASAP

**Position tenure**:Part time (10hrs p/w) | 12month contract

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Tenure duration**(where Fixed Term)**:12 months

**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:10 hours per week
- possible growth in hours in the future.

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:Negotiable (AMEB & QMTA Standards)(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Mt Maria College, North Brisbane’s first Catholic Co-Educational College, was established in 1978. As a member of Marist Schools Australia, our educational philosophy is based on the teachings of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Order. The College has developed significantly in recent years having expanded its facilities to provide excellent education opportunities for Year 7-12 students. Currently, 1020 students are part of our Mt Maria family with a high demand for future enrolments. The College provides the opportunities for all its students to develop to their full potential, ready to be positive and justice centered contributors to society.

**Explore**our school website** to learn more about us.**

We are seeking a **Strings Teacher**to support the mission of the school through involvement in the Instrumental Music program offered to students and the school community. This position will include individual and small group tuition, plus two string ensembles.

This involves interacting with students, staff and parents in an appropriate manner as well as contributing to effective processes and practices in keeping with the values of ethos of the school.

Applicants should have formal qualifications at a degree level relevant to String teaching and associated pedagogy. Applicants should be able to prepare students for external examinations and demonstrate initiative in building and enhancing the current String program

Depending on the nature of the Music program, the role may also involve interacting with personnel and organisations outside the school community and developing partnerships that enhance results for students.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
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- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _commitment to the safeguarding of children_ and promotes a culture where _**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**_. Successful applicants will complete requisite _Working With Children (WWC)_ pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._

**Contact**: Natalie Bourke

**Contact number**: 07 3550 3400

**Closing date**:19-Jan-2025