Instrumental Music Instructor

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

**Salary**: Salary not specified

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

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

**Reference**:1487233

**Location Profile**:

- Forest Hill College is based in the Inner East region of Melbourne with a student body of 350 local students and 30 International students and we pride ourselves on our commitment to high expectations for success.
- Our goal is to attract staff who are committed to practice excellence and strive toward continuous pedagogical improvement. To support our staff we have a documented and viable curriculum that is regularly reviewed and improved upon. We have an embedded instructional model and we have consistent and predictable routines providing a calm and orderly learning culture
- Our adherence to the Positive Education philosophy fosters a growth mindset, grit and resilience for all staff and students and our Leadership Team provides effective leadership that allows every teacher to be their best.
- Our students are focussed and engaged and are dedicated to achieving their personal best, learning in contemporary learning spaces and 2 large ovals.
- We are very proud of our school and are seeking staff who wish to join a vibrant, committed learning environment.

**Selection Criteria**:

- Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC4** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC5** Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

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

**Role**:

- The successful applicant will not be required to attend over school holiday periods unless specifically requested by and agreed with the Principal.
- 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**:

- The responsibilities of this position will be:

- Provide Instrumental Music instruction in woodwind (group and individual lessons)
- Facilitate and/or support the planning of student performances at school events
- Supervise rehearsals
- Support the maintenance and operation of the school music spaces
- Other duties as directed by the Principal or Instrumental Music Co-Ordinator

**Who May Apply**:

- Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/o