Music Teacher at Woodridge College and Preparatory School

Skills & requirements:

• A relevant professional teaching qualification from a recognised
• institution (university degree and professional qualification) is essential;
• Competence as a pianist and qualified to teach piano (Beginner to Grade 5 level) is essential;
• Experience gained as an accompanist (Junior and Senior Choirs) is essential;
• Ability to teach woodwind instruments, flute and recorder would be highly advantageous;
• Previous experience gained in teaching class music (Grade 1-7);
• Qualified to teach external music and music theory examination syllabi;
• Experience with musical groups/ bands(such as marimba/ djembe) and teaching otherinstruments advantageous, not essential;
• An open and creative outlook to education and keeping up with the latest trendsin education;
• Drive and passion for assisting children to develop a passion for music;
• Computerliterate and the ability to use technology to enhance the learning experience;
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good organisational, time management and administration skills;
• Ability to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion;
• SACE registered with the requisite clearance certificates.
• Ability to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching music (Grade1-7) according to the educational
• needs and abilities of the individual and groups;
• Providing piano and woodwind lessonsforindividual learners;
• Accompanying the Junior and Senior Choir;
• Assisting with organising music events and allschool functions which require musical items;
• Ensuring a disciplined classroom environment;
• Keeping abreast of developments and latest trendsin teaching music;
• Incorporating thinking skillsin orderto foster independent, critical and creative thinkers;
• Incorporating the ethos and values of the School into all aspects of education;
• Contributing fully to the life and extracurricular activities of the School, including pastoral care, outdoor education and otherschool events/functions;
• General administration