St Peter's Anglican Primary School is a vibrant independent, co-educational Christian School of 600 students in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. St Peter’s strive to provide an inspiring, nurturing and dynamic learning environment, underpinned by Christian faith and with a focus on a strong academic curriculum.
The Dean of Music plays a key role in ensuring the reputation of St Peter’s as a Music School Is maintained and strengthened.
Key Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Music teaching (Prep – Year 6)
- Provide music specialist classes from Prep – Year 6 that reflect current music education pedagogical practices and meet the requirements of the NESA Creative Arts curriculum
- Promote an inquiry based approach in all music lessons
- Work collaboratively with other specialist and classroom teaching staff
- Provide music to support Chapel and Assemblies
- Regularly attend and contribute to professional learning courses
- Prepare appropriate learning experiences that conform to the school’s requirements and expectations
- Mark and give timely feedback for students to assist with learning progress and summative reporting
- Maintain appropriate levels of classroom management and discipline
- Actively supervise playground duties as required
- Be involved in at least one school-approved co-curricular activity per year
- Comply with all expectations outlined in the Staff Handbook
- Plan differentiated learning experiences for students based on their specific learning needs within the context of a mixed-ability classroom
- Actively collaborate with colleagues to enhance learning programmes of a transdisciplinary nature
- Attend other school-based activities such as parent-teacher evenings, camps, sports carnivals and excursions as required
- Assess, review and refine student formative and summative samples to inform growth and personal practice
Co-Curricular programme
- Lead the development of the school music co-curricular programme, which will cater for the needs of individual students
- Develop a clear strategic plan for the direction of music within the school
- Coordinate the development of all facets of the school’s performance programme, supervising and closely cooperating with the peripatetic music staff and in collaboration with teaching staff
- Organise and/or conduct rehearsals of the co-curricular groups as required
- Oversee the maintenance, development and efficient use of instruments and resources owned by the school
- Maintain the high profile of music at the school through public and special functions
- Coordination (with others) of school concerts/ musicals
Peripatetic Programme
- Supervise the peripatetic music staff, to ensure the school’s programme is meeting individual students’ needs
- Supervise distribution of resources and room allocations for peripatetic music teachers
- Liaise with peripatetic teachers to prepare individual students for concerts and performance opportunities
School’s Expectations
- Professionally represent the school in personal presentation, mannerisms and Christ-like service
- Operating with a high and consistent standard of service
- Working within the school’s framework at all times
- Participate in the Christian Life of the school
How to Apply
For a full role description and information pack, please visit our website: www.stpeters.nsw.edu.au.
Application Process
All applications must:
- be made on our “Application for Employment” forms which are located on our website
- provide a copy of your resume
- provide information which addresses the “Personal Qualities and Requirements” within the position description
- provide a statement of personal Christian faith
- provide current reference or contact details from a Minister of a Church you are currently attending
Applications Close: Thursday, 22 August 2019 by emailing applications to [email protected]
