Music Teacher

Language Disorder Australia currently has a fantastic opportunity available for a Music Teacher.

This is a 12 months contracted role with possibility for extension.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the classroom music curriculum from prep to Year 12.
• Design and implement programs and strategies to address the educational needs of students with identified language and associated difficulties. 
• Embed the use of technologies throughout the music curriculum. 
• Approach learning tasks in a proactive manner that creates a safe and supportive learning environment for diverse learners. 
• In collaboration with other relevant team members, develop personalised learning plans (PLP) and provide high quality educational programs to address PLP goals for specified students at the school and prepare semester reports for each student. 
• Partner and collaborate with various colleagues; including, Music Therapists and Teachers, to organise performances and music for school events. 
• Establish and lead co-curricular music activities including choirs. 
• Accompany instrumental students and ensembles, as required. 
• Participate in school decision-making processes and professional development activities within and beyond Language Disorder Australia. 

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Education
• Current or eligible to obtain Queensland College of Teachers registration.
• Well-developed oral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills necessary for productive working relationships with staff, families and community members.
• Ability to work individually, as well as working effectively in teams, including the ability to set realistic work goals, manage time-lines and establish work priorities to ensure deadlines and commitments are met. 

About Mancel College 

Mancel College is a specialist Prep to Year 12 school for students with Language Disorder. Our students come from far and wide, with many of our families becoming part of the local community or commuting from the wider Brisbane area. The College is operated by Language Disorder Australia.

Our expert team of teachers, therapists and support staff at Mancel College ensures that our students fulfil their learning and communication potential while overcoming barriers, allowing them to become confident, independent people, achieving extraordinary outcomes.

We provide the Australian curriculum with a differentiated teaching model to meet the needs of every individual. Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy are integrated throughout the curriculum. We also offer a range of wonderful activities through our co-curricular program. Excellence is achieved through a collaborative approach between teaching and allied health staff to accomplish the best outcomes for each student.
There are so many awesome things about us and our network. Check out our website to learn some more: www.languagedisorder.org.au

Language Disorder Australia Difference and Benefits:

Remuneration and Perks:

• Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay by 6% - 12% per annum (Up to $7,234 extra take home pay a year!)
• Company laptop to support your work.
• 17.5% annual leave loading. 
• 1 day of paid health screening leave
• Access to discounts with Medibank Health Insurance
• Take advantage of our Novated Lease Program in partnership with CBB
• Gifted leave between Christmas and New Year

Structure of Work:

• Work in the leafy suburb of Fig Tree Pocket. 
• Make a positive difference for our amazing students everyday by working closely with Allied Health Professionals and School Assistants.

Professional Development:

• Expand your skill set with opportunities for transdisciplinary development.
• Generous professional development for external and internal growth opportunities. 

Culture:

• Experience a supportive, positive, and fun working environment.
• Our SPEAKER values drive all that we do. Our allied health team pride themselves on their Service, Passion, Excellence, Accountability, Kindness, Empowerment and Respect. 

Any Questions?

We love to chat! If you need extra clarification on any of the above points or would like a copy of the Work Description, please don't hesitate to reach out to Feren Elana, HR Officer and email **@languagedisorder.org.au.

How do I apply?

Simple!... 

1. Update your current Resume 
2. Do something different and create a personal Cover Letter that introduces the real you, your values, your personality and what motivates you as well as some details about any skills, qualifications or experience
3. Click Apply
4. Submit your attachments and answer the employer's questions

Language Disorder Australia is committed to safe and supportive work practices as a child safe organisation. All workers are required to participate in security screening relevant to their role including Criminal History/Police checks, Teacher Registration or Relevant Body checks, identification and references checks, Working With Children Checks and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to eligibility to engage in activities including children and young people. Additionally, our workers are required to understand and follow the Child Protection Policy and Processes