Job description
Location Profile
Scoresby Secondary College is located in Knox with an enrolment around 300, which is expected to rise significantly over the next few years. The College serves the communities of Scoresby, Knoxfield, Ferntree Gully and the surrounding suburbs of Rowville, Lysterfield, Wantirna South and Boronia. The College is structured around two sub schools with each sub school established to meet the age specific needs for the different stages of their journey from early adolescence into adulthood. Junior School (Years 7,8,9) Senior School (Years 10,11, 12). A strong Code of Conduct provides for a safe and orderly environment. The College sets high expectations and promotes active participation in learning with a belief that all students can develop and achieve success across a range of curricular and co-curricular activities. It is the setting of high expectations that the College believes empowers students to aim for their personal best and take on responsibility for their own behavior and learning. Students study a core program of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Mandarin, Physical Education, Arts, Music, and Technology in the Junior School with a range of opportunities for specialisation in the Senior School. The extra-curricular program includes an exceptional voice and instrumental program, performing arts production, camps and overseas sister school, student leadership opportunities and sport. The College boasts a mix of traditional and purposeful teaching and learning facilities, a Senior School Study Centre, Resource Centre, extensive playing fields, including a four court synthetic surface, gymnasium, landscaped grounds and computer and ICT facilities throughout. The College prides itself on the establishment of partnerships with business, industry and tertiary education providers, providing authentic learning experiences for student learning and greater opportunities for student pathways and transitions. The majority of the College¿s graduates are successful in obtaining places in university and TAFE after completing Year 12.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
The role of the Instrumental Music staff may include but is not limited to:
- Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Music curriculum area within the school;
- Undertaking other teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal and/or the Director of Music;
- Participating in such activities as parent/teacher meetings: staff meetings, concerts, camps and excursions;
- Complying with the timetable and professional ethos of the school;
- Creating a positive environment conducive to learning for the students of whom he or she is in charge in line with the school¿s well-being.
Responsibilities
The role of Instrumental Music Staff may include :
- Direct instruction of groups of students and individual students.
- Undertake other organisational duties as determined by the School principal and/or the director of Music.
- Participating in such activities as staff meetings, concerts or excursions.
- Complying with the timetable and professional ethos of the school.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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 *******@education.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
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
DE Values
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
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Scoresby, VIC
