OBOE & BASSOON TEACHER

Continuing its tradition for excellence in the education of girls, Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a knowledgeable, innovative, and engaging Oboe & Bassoon teacher to join the collaborative Music Faculty as a Music Itinerant. Music is a vibrant and exciting aspect of co-curricular life at Melbourne Girls Grammar – our students perform in a wide range of ensembles across age, year, and instrument levels.

This casual position will teach individual Oboe and Bassoon lessons in the Merton Hall Program. At this stage, there is a half day of teaching, and the day of the week is negotiable.

Applicants should have a strong knowledge of instrumental music teaching pedagogy as well as instrumental tuition experience. The successful applicant will be a dynamic music educator with the ability to engage and inspire students in lessons and rehearsals. The successful applicant will be an adept player and teacher of both Oboe and Bassoon.

MGGS seeks educators with an inclusive and a strengths-based approach to program leadership and development. You will bring together the unique skills of the students and staff you work with to create memorable learning experiences and musical performances that celebrate diversity and excellence.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of Reeds pedagogy.
• Experience teaching individual students, with the ability to teach beginner students through to advanced.
• Experience working with a variety of age groups, from Years 5 to Year 12.
• Passion for music education, and demonstrated ability to engage, inspired and motivate young people.
• Inclusive and a strengths-based approach to program development.

Qualifications:

• Victorian Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain), or VIT Registration; and
• Bachelor of Music or other relevant tertiary qualification (desirable but not essential).

The notebook computer and our LMS are an integral part of the teaching and learning process at our School and it is expected teaching and learning will incorporate their use along with other technologies available to you. Knowledge and implementation of a variety of online and multimedia programs to support student learning is highly desirable.

Benefits of working at MGGS

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.

If you are looking to work in a leading organisation with exposure to new technologies and you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please view the Position Description for details about the role, including key responsibilities.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee Type). All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, and verification of Working with Children Check Card as part of the recruitment process

Applications close 9.00am Friday 23 February 2024