Teacher - Primary - Music

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Bannister Creek Primary School Teacher - Primary - Music 00027825 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / TCH854203

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024

Do you have a passion for teaching Music?

Bannister Creek Primary School (PS) seeks a dedicated and highly motivated Music Specialist Teacher to run its well-established and highly valued Music program.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess a deep understanding of music-specific pedagogies, including the Orff-Schulwerk approach and have the leadership skills to drive and grow a highly engaging and meaningful music program across the school from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Specialist teachers with strong behaviour management skills, an understanding of trauma-informed practice, and the ability to design and implement a culturally responsive music program are encouraged to apply.

Part of the Music Teacher's role is to manage the Music portfolio; this includes directing the Junior and Senior Choirs and the School Band and coordinating the Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) program.

Skills in directing ensembles are highly advantageous. The specialist programs at Bannister Creek PS are held in high esteem and are an important part of the fabric of the school.

The successful applicant should have the creative and collaborative capacity to work with other staff and community members to elevate the school's specialist learning areas at whole school events such as the school's National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC), Harmony Day, and Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day events.

Specialist Teachers play a unique role in sharing a collective responsibility for the development and growth of all our students.

The successful applicant would understand innately the role music has to play in the development of all students and have the skills to engage every student in meaningful music-making.

Bannister Creek PS is an Independent public school situated in Lynwood. The school catchment draws a wonderfully rich and diverse school community that is embraced and celebrated.

Our school caters for approximately 570 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in a beautifully planned environment that focuses on providing a global perspective through sustainable opportunities.

This includes a school gardening club with vegetable gardens, chickens, an outdoor classroom on site, and Moort Boodja - a 6 Seasons Garden.

We have 22 classrooms, five purpose-built Early Childhood Education rooms, a contemporary library resource centre, specialist art and music rooms and a fully enclosed undercover area.

Our parents and carers are actively engaged in the school through our School Board, P&C, Baldja Waangkiny, our Aboriginal Parent Liaison Group and a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) Parent Group.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment.

This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ) :

• Professional knowledge;
• Professional practice; and
• Professional engagement.

Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying.

Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Bannister Creek Primary School can be found by visiting or

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available .

Appointed applicants may be eligible for

For further job related information :

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select Apply for Job , at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include :

• A statement addressing the domains that govern the , in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting Apply for Job .

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to :

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• meet the Department of Education requirements;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Thursday, 9 November 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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WORK TYPE : Permanent - Full Time FTE : LOCATION : Lynwood CLOSING DATE : 2023-11-09 4 : 30 PM

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00027825 Closing Date Position Title Teacher - Primary - Music Branch Bannister Creek Primary School Location Lynwood Work Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / TCH854203

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024

Do you have a passion for teaching Music?

Bannister Creek Primary School (PS) seeks a dedicated and highly motivated Music Specialist Teacher to run its well-established and highly valued Music program.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess a deep understanding of music-specific pedagogies, including the Orff-Schulwerk approach and have the leadership skills to drive and grow a highly engaging and meaningful music program across the school from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Specialist teachers with strong behaviour management skills, an understanding of trauma-informed practice, and the ability to design and implement a culturally responsive music program are encouraged to apply.

Part of the Music Teacher's role is to manage the Music portfolio; this includes directing the Junior and Senior Choirs and the School Band and coordinating the Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) program.

Skills in directing ensembles are highly advantageous. The specialist programs at Bannister Creek PS are held in high esteem and are an important part of the fabric of the school.

The successful applicant should have the creative and collaborative capacity to work with other staff and community members to elevate the school's specialist learning areas at whole school events such as the school's National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC), Harmony Day, and Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day events.

Specialist Teachers play a unique role in sharing a collective responsibility for the development and growth of all our students.

The successful applicant would understand innately the role music has to play in the development of all students and have the skills to engage every student in meaningful music-making.

Bannister Creek PS is an Independent public school situated in Lynwood. The school catchment draws a wonderfully rich and diverse school community that is embraced and celebrated.

Our school caters for approximately 570 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in a beautifully planned environment that focuses on providing a global perspective through sustainable opportunities.

This includes a school gardening club with vegetable gardens, chickens, an outdoor classroom on site, and Moort Boodja - a 6 Seasons Garden.

We have 22 classrooms, five purpose-built Early Childhood Education rooms, a contemporary library resource centre, specialist art and music rooms and a fully enclosed undercover area.

Our parents and carers are actively engaged in the school through our School Board, P&C, Baldja Waangkiny, our Aboriginal Parent Liaison Group and a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) Parent Group.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment.

This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ) :

• Professional knowledge;
• Professional practice; and
• Professional engagement.

Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying.

Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Bannister Creek Primary School can be found by visiting or

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available .

Appointed applicants may be eligible for

For further job related information :

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select Apply for Job , at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include :

• A statement addressing the domains that govern the , in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting Apply for Job .

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to :

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• meet the Department of Education requirements;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Thursday, 9 November 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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