Voice Instructor

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 18/07/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1451327

**Selection Criteria**:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the instruction of instrumental music, particularly Voice, to students ranging from beginner to advanced levels, and the ability to improve learning outcomes across various music styles.

2. Possess the technical expertise relevant to the position and demonstrate an ability to direct ensembles, choose appropriate repertoire, and engage with student interests to foster musical development.

3. Demonstrate high-level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents, teachers, and the broader school community, ensuring effective collaboration and positive relationships.

4. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a committed team of educators and contribute to the development of the music program.

5. Proactively contribute to building and retaining instrumental music student enrolments and encourage student participation in ensemble programs.

**Role**:
The Instrumental Music Instructor in this role will be responsible for providing individual Voice, instruction to students from years 10 - 12. This includes preparing students for performances and exams, as well as writing end-of-term reports for parents.

The position may also involve supporting rehearsals for the school production.

Instrumental Music Instructors are expected to attend and assist with event preparation at events such as VCE Soirees, and other performances as needed.

Other duties may be assigned by the Principal, Business Manager and/or Director of Music.
- No yard duty will be assigned to this position.
- Attendance at morning briefings, staff meetings, professional development sessions, and parent-teacher interviews will be negotiated.

**Responsibilities**:
The responsibilities of this position will be:

- Deliver high-quality individual and group music instruction.
- Maintain accurate attendance records.
- Prepare and present student reports to parents four times a year.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
**DE Values**:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**Other Information**:
OTHER INFORMATION

Essendon Keilor College is a Multi Campus College, and some inter campus travel may be required.

A valid Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Applications should include:
2. Specific Key Selection Criteria response.

3. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Location Profile**:
Essendon Keilor College is a multi-Campus College and is located in a pleasant environment close to the airport and the city in the western suburbs of Melbourne. There are many sporting and cultural facilities within the area and an excellent public transport system. The city is only 20 minutes away by train.

The Essendon Keilor College philosophy is centred around the rights and responsibilities of students and staff to work in a stimulating and innovative learning, environment focussed on a curriculum program that is forward looking and responsive to the contemporary world.

Students are supported and encouraged to reach their full social, emotional, and educational potential. They are expected to be fully focussed on their learning program, to respect the rights of others and to participate actively in a broad range of college curriculum programs and extra-curricular activities. The College recognises and rewards outstanding student performance, endeavours to build a strong connection with students through sport and performing arts programs, promotes student leadership and encourages positive student teacher relationships.

The College provides a coherent, challenging, and engaging curriculum t