About the role
The Instrumental Music Tutor works under general supervision of theInstrumental Coordinator to provide individual and small group instrumental music tuition to students. This role will be on a casual basis (approximately 3 hours per week.)
Key Accountabilities
The key accountabilities are as follows but not limited to, and may vary based on classroom and students' support needs.
1. Under the general direction of the Instrumental Coordinator is accountable for duties including:
2. providing a program of study for individual students or group of students; setting priorities based on relevant syllabus, student goals and skill level; monitoring progress of students; reporting to parents; preparing students for external exams; preparing students for individual and small group performances.
3. Is responsible for monitoring student attendance and progress and planning for the achievement of student outcomes.
4. Is responsible for identifying emerging issues to identify and mitigate risks which may impact on student progress and achievement.
5. Is responsible for the reporting of student progress and providing advice to parents and the Instrumental Coordinator.
Typical Duties:
6. Providing instrumental music tuition to individual or small groups of students.
7. Preparing students for external exams (eg AMEB, Trinity College of London).
8. Prepare students for performances, including Eisteddfod, concerts, liturgies, school events as required.
9. Maintaining accurate attendance records and liaising with parents in relation to absences.
10. Develop student timetables and schedules.
11. Maintain lesson plans and records of student progress and provide written reports to parents.
12. Instructing students in, and monitoring the care and maintenance of their instruments and music facilities.
13. Collaborate with other staff and Instrumental Coordinator to promote the music program within the school and externally.
Mandatory Criteria
14. Diploma or degree qualification with appropriate experience or other relevant qualifications and experience which are acceptable to the employer.
15. Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
16. Current Driver’s Licence
17. Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
18. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable Criteria
Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
For more information, please refer to thePosition Description.
What we offer
19. Competitive Hourly Rate
20. Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
21. Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
22. Modern facilities, equipment and resources
23. 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
24. Access to corporate health schemes
25. Induction processes and professional learning programs
26. Access to Employee Assistance Program
27. Well-being programs and initiatives.
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.