Secondary Teacher of Classroom Music – Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School – Melbourne

Part time maternity leave replacement position from Term 2 to the end of the 2015 school year.

Approximate 0.67 fraction, Mondays to Thursdays

Middle School (girls) and Middle School (boys), Years 7 and 8

Keilor East campus

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is a large independent school with over 2300 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.  We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student learning.

A suitably qualified and experienced Secondary Teacher of Classroom Music is required to teach students from years 7 and 8.  Classroom Music Teachers:

Conduct lessons which are thoroughly prepared and designed to engage and challenge all students in learning

Maintain a positive environment in the classroom which is respectful of all and fosters student learning and wellbeing

Promote the study of music to students

Support the school’s music programme, including attending rehearsals and performances

Contribute to the development of curriculum, teaching and assessment materials

Work collaboratively with colleagues

Support the values of the school

Additional private tuition work may also be available for applicants qualified and experienced in teaching woodwind.

You will be able to demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

VIT registration

Appropriate tertiary qualifications

Professional curriculum knowledge

Professional knowledge and experience in teaching music

Effective delivery of teaching and learning programs and practices

Effective interpersonal skills

A commitment to student welfare

Skills in the use of Information and Communication Technologies, especially as they relate to teaching and learning

Organizational and planning skills

A commitment to co-curricular activities

To apply please email your application, which should include a cover letter, resume and the names of at least two referees to Mrs Simone Fisher at employment@pegs.vic.edu.au.