Music Teacher
Tradewind Australia
- Australia
- $76,000-115,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
A fantastic opportunity is available for a dedicated music teacher to become part of a community-oriented school located in Williamstown/Altona, starting in term 2 for a full-time, ongoing position. You will have the privilege of working with students ranging from Foundation to year 9. This school, which caters to approximately 1000 students spanning from years F-12 across three campuses, offers an excellent chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant school community. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced educator, the school provides support and development opportunities, including learning coaching and access to top-notch resources.Key duties:
- Planning and delivering engaging music lessons that cater to the needs and interests of students
- Creating or following the Victorian curriculum that aligns with educational standards and objectives, incorporating elements such as music theory, history, performance skills, and appreciation.
- Teaching students how to play various musical instruments, such as the piano, guitar, recorder, or drums, depending on available resources and student interests.
- Introducing students to music theory concepts such as rhythm, melody, harmony, notation, and scales, in age-appropriate ways.
- Fostering an appreciation for different styles and genres of music through listening activities, discussions, and exposure to a diverse range of musical works.
- Organizing and facilitating opportunities for students to showcase their musical talents through concerts or school performances.
- Assessing students' progress and understanding through various means, such as performance evaluations, written assignments, and practical assessments.
- Continuously engaging in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in music education and to enhance teaching skills.
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Maintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching secondary Drama subjects
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
- Teaching Music to students in years F-9
- Join a school community that is actively growing and evolving
- Flexible Term 2 start
- Full time, ongoing opportunity
- Receiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise, within the range of $75,000 to $115,000
- Three large campuses, within Williamstown, Newport and Altona North
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school within the local community
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis