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: 1516630
1. Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of instrumental music curriculum including ICT of the specified instruments, students learning processes and resources, and the ability to apply this to the implementation of programs that enhance student learning.
2. Demonstrate high-quality teaching skills in situations ranging from large ensemble rehearsals to single lessons at beginning and advanced levels including theory.
3. Successfully apply assessment and reporting strategies that take account of relationships between teaching, learning and assessment.
4. Demonstrate high-level communication skills and professional behaviour when interacting with parents or guardians, students and colleagues.
5. Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a range of school and regional activities, and commitment to leading an ensemble in this school.
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 minimal 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.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Warrandyte High School was founded in 1978 and is situated in a green wedge on the rural fringe of Melbourne. Though just 20km from the CBD, the suburb of Warrandyte has much in common with a small rural town. The School facilities are set in tiered, natural, bushland, creating a calming, safe and supportive atmosphere. The School is building a strong reputation for excellence in academic and creative achievement. Through a holistic approach where every student is valued and supported to achieve their personal best, the school encourages students to grow as individuals and participants in the wider community. Recognizing the strong link between self-efficacy and learning, the school promotes student voice, leadership and agency as well as our school values of Respect, Excellence and Integrity.
Warrandyte High School actively embraces the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO) Framework and in particular the ten High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS). From this came our whole school Instructional Model. Teachers meet regularly to undertake professional learning, analyse student data, collaborate, and develop innovative classroom practices
There are extensive opportunities for students to participate in a host of camps and cultural immersion experiences across all the year levels. Every year we have a dynamic musical production which involves students from all year levels. We have the 3 day Year 7 camp within the Grampian National Park, the Year 9 Melbourne City Experience and our Kakadu experience.
Student leadership opportunities include: School Captains, Year Level Captains, House Captains Student Voice Council Captains, and an International Program Captain.
Recognition of student achievements occurs through the School newsletter, the School Facebook page, our annual Awards Evening, the VCE Art Show and at sub-school and Year Level assemblies.
General:
The school fosters close links with parents and the broader school community through its commitment to open and regular communications.
The school commits to the active sharing of its vision and goals to ensure school community engagement in the school¿s strategic plan.
The school guarantees all students access to a broad, balanced and flexible curriculum including skills for learning and life.
The school provides a safe and stimulating learning environment to ensure all students can achieve their full potential.
All students will receive instruction that is adapted to their individual needs.