Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools. With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes. Applications are invited for a suitably qualified, passionate, and highly competent Classroom Music Teacher and Head of Woodwind for this full time, ongoing position commencing Semester 2, 2024. This position is based at our Glen Waverley Campus. Responsible for the development and coordination of the woodwind program, the successful applicant will be a highly skilled, caring and enthusiastic woodwind teacher, who has experience teaching general classroom and woodwind instrumental music from Years 5-10. They will also have: significant experience in motivating and leading instrumental music staff well-developed administrative and organisational skills Ideally Clarinet or Saxophone specialist proven ability to work effectively in a diverse and vibrant team proven ability to deliver effective Music curriculum through 21st century teaching pedagogies proven ability to communicate effectively and an ability to develop strong relationships in all parts of the community Experience in the Jazz Genre and Directing Big Bands essential Keyboard skills are desirable but not essential Please note that applicants must provide current VIT registration details to be considered for employment with Wesley College. Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday 16 May 2024. Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence prior to the close date. Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.