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Form of workAbout St John’s Anglican College
St John’s Anglican College is the leading Kindergarten to Year 12 coeducational school in south west Brisbane and is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Program. St John’s Anglican College strives to provide an extraordinary, globally innovative and future-focused education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our graduates are well educated, respectful, resilient and compassionate; equipped to be people of influence in their communities. Our teachers care about their students and are leaders in learning, focused on providing the best possible educational environment and ensuring that each child’s academic potential is maximised. We value and acknowledge the skills, energy and commitment of our employees. Accordingly, we seek to attract, develop and retain staff of the highest calibre and provide a working environment that enables them to maximise their contribution to achieving the College’s mission, vision and values.
Your opportunity
This is your opportunity to play an integral role in the continued development of our high-quality Performing Arts Department. Responsible to the Principal through the Director of Performing Arts Centre of Excellence (PACE) the successful candidate will develop and deliver a contemporary and innovative Instrumental Music program which is underpinned by clear expectations of high quality performances and standards to be achieved. Through the leadership and management of our talented Instrumental Music staff you will contribute to the excellent reputation of the College by actively contributing to the broader PACE strategic direction.
The Music Program covers the full range of instruments, including the compulsory string programs for Years 3 to 4 and string and band immersion programs from Years 5 to 7. Instrumental Music tuition includes both group and individual tuition and the program incorporates a range of performance bands and ensembles across the College, including internal and external performance events.
Our exceptional purpose-built facilities include a 700 seat auditorium, recording studio, private music tuition spaces and contemporary learning spaces which provide a strong platform for the ongoing development of our PACE programs.
You will be an experienced, passionate and energetic teacher who will role model effective leadership to both staff and students.
You will have:
- Queensland College of Teachers registration
- Demonstrated successful strategic leadership and management of a school Department achieving excellent learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated high order skills in staff leadership and management.
- Skills and sensitivity in communicating with parents, students and other employees
- Significant teaching (Instrumental Music/Classroom) experience including conducting and development of band programs.
Your application
It is expected that you will have significant experience in a similar role and a mature professional approach to your work.
To apply for this role please click the apply button on SEEK.com.au and submit a cover letter and current resume. For further information about this role please refer to the position description on our website or contact Liz Wright, Manager People, Culture and Compliance on (07) 3372 0***.
Applications close midnight Sunday 24 March 2024.
