Xavier College is a leading Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition that aspires to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character. This is an opportunity for outstanding educators to join an aspirational and rigorous culture of learning and educational excellence.
Xavier College engages with and educates approximately 1700 students across 3 Year Old Kindergarten to Year 12, including residential (boarding) students.
Our Position
The Classroom Music Teacher will make a significant contribution to an aspirational and rigorous culture of educational and operational excellence at Xavier College through their leadership offered to students, parents and all educators engaged with the Music Programme at the Senior school. They will work in partnership with the Head of Music, Heads of Learning Area: Music and other members of the College Learning teams.
The role requires a collaborative and engaging mindset, with empathetic and effective actions and communication supported by good process and documentation. Quality in personal engagement and the formation of positive relationships with students, staff and parents is essential.
This position covers classes at Senior School, focusing on:
- teaching Year 8 Classroom Music
- teaching Music Industry to Year 8 students and potentially Unit 4 VET Cert III in Music Sound Production
- potentially recording and editing Podcasts (not essential)
- potentially directing a small Jazz Ensemble (not essential)
Tenure
- Term 4 only (or earlier if available)
- 0.4 - 0.8 FTE (experience dependent)
Note: We are flexible on start date, however this is role will end at the completion of the 2024 academic year.
Selection Criteria
- A knowledge of current music technologies and software and their application in the classroom.
- It is advantageous for the candidate to have knowledge of Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Launchpads and Digital DJing
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, particularly a capacity to be flexible and manage a number of competing demands.
- Demonstrated high-quality teaching skills, which enable students to reach their full potential.
- Knowledge of teaching with Kodaly principles (desirable but not essential).
- Ability to develop constructive relationships with students, which engender positive attitudes to learning.
- Capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities, including ensemble groups and performances.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both at the department level and within the structures established by the College for the coordination of student welfare and the monitoring of student progress.
- Ability to work as an effective team member with an understanding of and interest in the total music program.
- Demonstrable commitment to educating children in Catholic Faith and Identity in a Jesuit school.
- Ability to meet the Compliance Requirements.
- Ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role (Core Duties and Responsibilities).
- Ability to demonstrate alignment through the Pillars of the Strategic Plan.
- Ability to demonstrate engagement with the Attitudes and Habits as an educator at Xavier College through lived practice.
- Ability to engage in the full life of the College through a diversity of skills and work capacity.
- Demonstration of qualifications and credentials denoting higher learning and proficiency.
Benefits of working at Xavier College
- Competitive salary
- Lunch provided 5 days per week during term time
- Free parking onsite
- Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities throughout your career
- Pool and Gym access
- Staff Social Club
- Access to the Xavier Library for book borrowing
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A role description is available adjacent to this advertisement.
For information about Xavier College please visit our website at www.xavier.vic.edu.au
Applications close on Friday 16 August 2024 at 9:00am
Note - applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews (leading to an appointment) may occur, where applicable, before the closing date.
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