Violin & Viola Tutor - Head Of Strings

The Knox School is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational school catering for students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. The Knox School consists of three sub-schools, all on one attractive campus in Wantirna South, Victoria.

The Knox School is seeking a qualified and passionate Music Tutor to teach Violin & Viola. The position includes teaching private lessons P-12, teaching small groups in our Year 2 & 3 and Year 5 - 7 Classroom Strings Programs as well as conducting co-curricular String Ensembles. 

A position of responsibility as Head of Strings may be associated with the position, for a suitably qualified and experienced applicant. 

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position, commencing from the start of Term 2, 2024 until 11 December 2024, with the potential for ongoing employment. The school is flexible and willing to consider splitting the role between two suitable applicants by mutual agreement.

About the position:

• Immediate start concluding Wednesday 11 December 2024.
• Teaching days are across all 5 days of the week, Monday to Friday.
• Delivery of high-quality, individual instrumental lessons (Violin and Viola).
• Delivery of Year 5 – 7 String ensemble classes (small groups) on Wednesdays.
• Delivery of Year 2 & 3 Strings Program on Thursdays (small group teaching with other String staff). 
• Co-curricular String Ensemble direction.
• The role reports to the Head of Music and Performing Arts.

About you:

You are passionate about music education and dedicated to the growth and development of your students’ love of music. Within your sphere of influence, you aim to foster an environment where academic excellence, emotional growth, social connection and music appreciation are nurtured.  You must support the School's vision and ethos and demonstrate the School Values of Achievement, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Care and Empathy.  You will always be an excellent professional role model for our students. You will deliver the best possible education and support for each student in your care.

Working at The Knox School offers:

• Competitive salary, dependent on skillset and experience.
• Opportunities for mentoring and continued professional development.
• Warm and supportive work & learning environment, set amongst beautiful grounds.
• Onsite car parking.

The ideal candidate:

Must:

• Hold a current National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching and inspiring children in a school environment. 
• Have knowledge and understanding of the School’s obligations in respect of Ministerial Order No. 1359, the Reportable Conduct Scheme, mandatory reporting, record keeping in relation to student safety and wellbeing, the failure to disclose and failure to protect offences (and any other information sharing and reporting obligations that may arise). Training will be provided.
• Be able to gain a working knowledge of and adhere to the School’s policies and student safety practices, including those detailed in the Student Safety at The Knox School Handbook.
• Satisfactorily complete a values-based interview which will assess suitability to work with children and young people, and ensure that children and young people’s rights are respected.

Will:

• Display a supportive and respectful attitude to children and their families and build positive connections with all members of the school community.
• Be professional, collaborative, flexible and adaptable.
• Exhibit superior organisational skills.
• Hold a current Level 2 First Aid Qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management (desirable).

Commitment to Student Safety: 

The Knox School is committed to providing a student safe and friendly environment, where children and young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. 

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse or reportable conduct and are committed to acting in our students' best interests and keeping them safe from harm. 

The School regards its student protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a student safe culture.

For further information, please email **@knox.vic.edu.au. Conditions, including salary, will be discussed at interview with shortlisted candidates. Written applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 12 April 2024 and will be reviewed on receipt. 

Applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter by email to Ms Fiona Kapkidis, HR Business Partner - **@knox.vic.edu.au

Resumes must include recent teaching and performance experience and the contact details of 3 referees.