Instrumental Music - Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

North Geelong Secondary College is a single-campus academic College for Years 7-12, located in the northern suburbs of the City of Greater Geelong. We are a creative, caring, and diverse learning community where students grow into autonomous learners through engaging, imaginative, and intellectually rigorous programs. Our students develop into mature, independent individuals who are fully prepared for lives of meaningful achievement and active participation in both local and global communities.

The current school enrolment is approximately 1000 students. North Geelong Secondary College provides the following programs;

• Select Entry Accelerated Learning program (SEAL)
• Scholarship program
• Yr 7-12 BYOD program
• STAR & ACE Literacy & Numeracy intervention programs
• VCE Tutorials
• Excellence in Sports program
• International Student program
• HPV, Human Powered Vehicle, Advance Program
• Performing Arts program
• Extensive Instrumental Music Program
• English as an Additional Language program
• Berry St program
• School Wide Positive Behaviour Strategy (SWPBS)

The College has a campus for the Geelong English Language School. Approximately 30% of the students are from a Language Background other than English.

The College is committed to personal excellence and the academic success of every student. Guided by our values of Respect, Excellence, Achievement, and Diversity (READ), we embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community and ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, needs, or backgrounds are actively supported to achieve their personal best. We provide opportunities for students to develop the academic, social, and personal skills necessary to pursue their goals and to become productive, contributing members of both the local and global community. Our culture of high expectations fosters creativity, initiative, and leadership, while equipping students with the knowledge, skills, adaptability, and curiosity required for the future world of work and the foundations of lifelong learning.

The College provides increased opportunities as well as academic rigor for students in the senior years with the greater uptake of the traditional VCE programs, the Vocational Major, Victorian Pathways Certificate, increased access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs along with a broad selection of pathways.

Tours of the College are provided upon request. Please phone the College on 03 5240 5*** to book in for a tour.

SC1 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position

SC2 Demonstrated experience and skills in teaching instrumental music to students individually and/or in small groups

SC3 Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and staff

SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area

SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.  Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.  Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.  Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.  Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

• Deliver instruction in the Instrumental Music Program to students individually and/or in small groups
• Prepare and arrange sheet music and plan appropriate repertoire for student lessons
• Assist and prepare students for instrumental concerts, performances, official school events and productions some of which may be outside of the regular school day
• Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are in good working order
• Assist with administration in the Instrumental Music Program
• Participate in College meetings / Instrumental Music team meetings as required
• Complete reports on student progress in the program
• Assist with creating student Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) as necessary
• Prepare students for AMEB examinations, where appropriate 
• Undertake other tasks as directed by the Principal, consistent with the classification level of this position.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Please ensure that your application includes:

• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx