Music Teacher — West Ipswich, Ipswich

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls’ & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students to become confident, well-educated global citizens and we pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence. THE OPPORTUNITY A short 30-minute drive from Brisbane, our vast, heritage-listed campus is conveniently located in the middle of Ipswich. We offer the opportunities of a large city, with the quiet feel of a smaller town. The School is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Music Teacher to join our close-knit academic team. This is a part-time role with a minimum of 0.82 FTE and the opportunity to undertake additional relief staff hours to support planned and unplanned vacancies. This role will primarily support middle and senior school music classes on a permanent basis so the ability and your experience to teach in these year levels will be key to your success. Additional qualifications/experience in Instrumental and/or other Arts disciplines (Dance) looked upon favourably. You will work as part of an energetic team committed to excellence and the provision of an effective teaching and learning environment for students. This includes the delivery of teaching and learning programs within the frameworks in place in the School; fostering a supportive classroom climate which enhances student growth and confidence; and maintaining accurate records as required. WHAT YOU WILL BRING To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience developing and delivering a comprehensive Music academic program, and Be passionate about teaching and enriching the learning experience of students. Have demonstrated experience in teaching middle and senior school level music within the Australian curriculum. Differentiate the curriculum by employing a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, to meet the needs of all students. Experience monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on student progress within the curriculum area, using data analysis to inform classroom strategies for student development and improvement. The ability to develop confidence and self-esteem in students and to act as a role model in presentation, action, and communication. Strong interpersonal skills, with highly developed organisational, communication and administrative skills. Ability to participation in grounds’ supervision on a regular rostered basis. Eligibility to work in Australia with relevant teaching qualifications and current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Queensland College of Teachers being highly regarded. Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role. APPLY NOW If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your CV, three referees one being your current manager, and a cover letter addressed to Ms Wendy Jurss, Deputy Principal outlining your experience as it relates to this role. Please address the selection criteria (over no more than two pages), contained within the Position Description, which can be found on the School’s website Careers | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (iggs.qld.edu.au) . Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of our great benefits program including access to Salary Sacrificing including additional superannuation opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a supportive and engaging work environment. We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kerri Walsh on 0734544428, quoting Ref No. 1178611.

Applications close Sunday, 7 July 2024
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