Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1490075
Geelong High School is a positive and creative learning community that embraces its history and prepares students for life.
We are committed to:
· Developing caring and respectful relationships;
· Empowering people to realise their potential through effort, responsibility and teamwork;
· Building healthy, resilient and productive global citizens.
Our core value is: RESPECT
· Responsibility,
· Effort,
· Service,
· Positivity,
· Excellence,
· Creativity,
· Teamwork.
Geelong High School is a Year 7 - 12 co-educational school located near the centre of Geelong "The City by the Bay", and adjacent to a significant parkland area. Established in 1910, Geelong High School is one of the oldest secondary schools in the region. It has a proud history, celebrating its centenary in 2010, and is held in high regard by the Geelong community.
Current enrolment is approximately 975 students, drawn mainly from the nearby areas of East and South Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and across Geelong. The Leadership Team comprises a Principal, three Assistant Principals, the Business Manager, IT Manager and eight Leading Teachers. There are approximately 110 staff, of whom 75 are teaching staff.
The school motto, VITAE NOS PARAT, which means ¿It¿ (the school) Prepares Us For Life, provides a basis for the total school curriculum, and there is a strong recognition within the school, that the various elements of the school community work in partnership to achieve optimum outcomes for all our students. Students are supported and encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential, through innovative and engaging teaching programs such as the Geelong Positive Engagement Program (GPEP), Respectful Relationships and Reading Plus. In 2013 Geelong High School introduced Positive Education, based on the elements of positive psychology, to build a strong culture of optimism and growth mindset across the school.
The Geelong High School curriculum comprises a core year 7 and 8 program (including positive education), a core and elective program across years 9 and 10, and the later years program where students may study a combination of VCE, VET, VCE Voc Major, and Australian school-based apprenticeships (SBATs).
The use of learning technologies in the classroom is a priority at Geelong High School with appropriate PD being offered to staff and a 5 year eLearning plan currently being implemented. The school has an extensive computer network that is continually evolving. The school is fully 1:1 with BYOD for years 7-12.
Central to the structure and operation of the school is the house system. All students are actively involved in the house system and the student management and welfare of students is centred on this structure. Student leadership is an integral part of the school culture. Leadership amongst students is actively encouraged and celebrated at all levels with students being given the opportunity to be involved in the decision making processes of the school. Leadership opportunities come from a broad range of activities such as the School Captains, SRC, House Captaincy, Band Captains and Performing Arts, Green (Sustainability) Team. Geelong High School aims to build on strong community links and to be supportive of all members of its community.
Selection Criteria
KSC 1 - Demonstrated qualifications and experience/ability to instruct and support the learning of violin and cello.
KSC 2 - Demonstrated high level of competence and experience as an instrumental music instructor and possess a sound knowledge of a variety of different styles of music relevant to your instrument.
KSC 3 - Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills including the capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff members.
KSC 4 - Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the Instrumental Music Instructor position.
KSC 5 - Previous experience supporting and promoting Instrumental Music programs in schools.
KSC 6 - Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.
Position Purpose
Geelong High School is seeking a suitably qualified strings (violin & cello) teacher for commencement in term 4 2025.
Geelong High School has a very active and expanding music department focused around ensemble group and a small bands program. The successful applicant will have experience teaching students from beginner level through to more advanced senior VCE students. The position involves the provision of private lessons to students wishing to learn violin or cello, and also supporting students through participation in ensemble groups and bands.
Applicants must be able to read music, and also demonstrate an understand the requirements of the F-10 Music curriculum and how the role of an ES Instrumental teacher can support a students progress in a classroom setting.
The attendance requirements can be determined in consultation with the successful applicant, and the needs of the Geelong High School music department. The total of 7.6 hours per week could be completed all in one day, or spread across multiple days. Applicants may be required to take ensemble rehearsals after school until 5.15pm.
The role is classified as an Education Support staff, Range 3, Instrumental Music teacher position.
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 employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
The applicant is expected to:
The position reports to the Business Manager, and receives direction from the lead VCE Music teacher.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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
All applicants must have a personal profile on Recruitment on Line and ensure that it is up to date including Working With Children Check information. Applications should also be lodged on Recruitment on Line to ensure that notification of outcomes is delivered to a current email address.
To commence Work at Geelong High School the successful applicant must have current Working With Children Check.
Applications must include:
1. A specific response to each of the key selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to no more than 6 pages.
2. A Resume with a summary of experience and qualifications.
3. The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
The panel reserves the right to request additional referees other than those listed.