Classroom Music Teacher / Instrumental Music - Guitar Job posted: 14/11/2024Location: Melbourne Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: TeacherReference: Location Profile Mernda Central P-12 School operates under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project. The college is located on 70 Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda in the City of Whittlesea. Programs cater for students in Prep to Year 12.Our state-of-the-art facility provides the very best in contemporary educational design and promotes active student-centred learning through the creation of adaptable, functional spaces.The College provides access to an education that is seamless from Prep right through to Year 12 and is divided into four sub-schools:Junior School for Prep to Year 4 studentsMiddle School for Year 5 to Year 7 StudentsAspire for Year 8 to Year 9 StudentsSenior School for Year 9 to Year 12 studentsThe College provides access to an education of the highest quality for the young people of Mernda. The students are at the centre of all that we do. Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.SC2: Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies and evaluate the impact on student learning growth.SC3: Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning and use data to inform teaching practice.SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to establish collaborative relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.SC5: Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Department values and capacity for professional learning.SC6: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within teams to drive the vision of the College. Role The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus is on planning, preparation, and teaching programs to achieve specific student outcomes.Range 2 classroom teachers are expected to:Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students.Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor other teachers.Provide expert advice about content, processes, and strategies for professional learning.Supervise and train student teachers.Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches.Range 1 classroom teachers focus on developing skills with structured support and guidance, teaching a range of students/classes, and participating in policy development and project teams. Responsibilities The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:Direct teaching of groups and individual students.Contributing to curriculum development and evaluation.Undertaking other classroom teaching-related duties as determined by the School Principal.Participating in parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps, and excursions.Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties. Who May Apply Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach in the specified curriculum areas. EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students.