Music Teacher
Canberra Girls Grammar School
Canberra, ACT
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
SENIOR SCHOOL (Years 7 – 12)
This is a full-time, ongoing position to commence 29 January 2018.
The Role
The school is looking for a passionate, professional Music teacher and conductor for Years 7 to 12 classes and ensembles. An ability to inspire students through engaging and challenging teaching is essential together with in depth knowledge of curriculum. A capacity to assist in the development of the curricular music program is essential. This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced, supportive and innovative team in a school committed to excellence in girls’ education.
Dependent on the experience and skills of the successful candidate, this position may also include a time allowance to support the Dean of Music with the development and growth of the Music Academy.
The Music Academy
The Music Academy seeks to provide pathways to achieve through music. Opportunities to engage in music ensembles and classes are open to CGGS students, non-CGGS students and adult community members. The Music Academy staff share a passion for excellence in teaching and have a record of fostering outstanding student achievement. Collaboration and a commitment to professional learning are highly valued.
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Appropriate academic qualifications and teacher training, as well as a sound understanding of current educational trends and learning styles are required.
All teaching staff members are expected to take part in the whole life of the School including participation in pastoral care and involvement in co-curricular School activities.
Eligibility for registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute which includes a Working with Vulnerable People check are conditions of employment. A current first aid certificate is desirable.
For employment at CGGS, a commitment to the ethos of an independent Anglican school is essential.
The duty statement is available from the School’s website www.cggs.act.edu.au. Queries and applications for this position should be directed via email to employment@cggs.act.edu.au
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 13 November 2017
Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have permission to work in Australia.
Attached documents
About Canberra Girls Grammar School
- Canberra Girls Grammar School
- Melbourne Avenue, Deakin
- Australian Capital Territory
- 2600
- Australia
Canberra Girls Grammar School is a single sex, independent, Anglican all-through day and boarding school in Australian Capital Territory, serving girls from Year 3-Year 12, and is co-educational from Early Learning to Year 2. The all-through school is situated in Deakin, a suburb of Canberra. There are approximately 1,600 students on record.
Canberra Girls Grammar School was founded in 1926 by the Church of England, and was known as St Gabriel’s School. It is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls’ schools (AHIGS). It is split between a primary and secondary campus. The school is committed to attracting enthusiastic and dedicated staff, and offers generous incentives, including professional development opportunities, extensive use of all the modern school facilities and discounted school fees.
Principal
Anne Coutts
Facilities
The all-through school has a wide range of modern learning facilities, including a music centre, a indoor heated swimming pool, a gym, sports courts, science laboratories, sports grounds, a library, a performing arts block, and a 1,000 seat state-of-the-art hall.
Curriculum
Canberra Girls Grammar School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum at both primary and secondary level, promoting international-mindedness and boasting a worldwide reputation. Careers support is offered to older pupils, allowing for them to gain vital work-related information and feel inspired for their future pathway. Pupils with learning needs or disabilities are supported through additional learning programmes specifically tailored to suit their individual needs.
School ethos
The all-through school works to install a family atmosphere, where all pupils and members of staff are treated with respect and care in a happy and welcoming environment. The all-through school nurtures students to become independent, reflective and lifelong learners who understand the importance of treating others with respect, kindness and fairness. The Christian faith plays a central role in daily school life.
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