CGS is seeking to appoint an innovative, collaborative, and passionate Music Teacher to join the Music Department.
- An exciting opportunity for a Music Teacher
- Part-time fixed-term contract position, commencing Semester 2, 2023
- Join a team that delivers more than exceptional academic results
About the Role
The School is seeking to appoint an innovative, collaborative, and passionate Music Teacher to join the Music Department. This role is a part-time position that will commence in Semester 2 2023. The successful candidate will be experienced, qualified and ideally capable of teaching academic music from Years 7 to 12 and co-curricular ensemble music from Years 4 – 12. Previous experience in Musical performance, ensemble leadership, and Brass & Guitar is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will also be keen to play an active role in the classroom, in pastoral care, in co-curricular and in the broad life of the School community.
About You
You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:
- Proven passion for the learning and holistic development of students in and beyond the classroom
- Proven experience of modelling outstanding teaching practice in and beyond the classroom
- Proven subject expertise and the ability to teach inclusively across a broad age and ability range
- Proven commitment to collaborative professional engagement and professional learning
- Enthusiastic commitment to participating in the School’s pastoral and Co-curricular program
- Clear commitment to respecting the School’s Anglican ethos and spirit of inclusion
- Firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Experience of, or willingness to train for, teaching the Australian Curriculum and, where relevant, the Higher
- School Certificate and/or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Courses.
- Have excellent instrumental/vocal performance skills and experience in leading instrumental/choral ensembles
- Have recent experience in teaching music across the secondary school from years 7 – 12
- Have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the rest of the music
- Department academic and Co-curricular teams
- Previous experience in Musical performance, and ensemble leadership.
All team members at CGS are required to have:
- Appropriate qualifications
- A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
- A current National Police Check; and
- Full working rights within Australia.
Benefits for you
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:
- A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12.5% (for permanent team members)
- Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements
- Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
- Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
- Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave
- School fee concessions
- Onsite parking
Working at CGS
We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.
We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do. We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on the Position Description)
- Resume/CV
CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
