Music Teacher
Kambala
Rose Bay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 22 July 2019
Job overview
Inspired learning. Empowering young women of integrity. We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented teaching professional to join our Junior School. Preference will be given to suitable applicants with qualifications and experience in successfully teaching the NSW Music Curriculum.
Experience teaching early learning years and junior school essential. The position is a permanent part time 0.60 teaching role over four days a week (negotiable), commencing in Term 3 2019.
The key responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to):
- teaching music across a range of students aged 3 to 8 years in class groups
- applying knowledge of content/discipline through effective teaching activities and programs relevant to the curriculum stage;
- using a variety of appropriate teaching strategies and resources to make content meaningful to all students;
- understanding and using database systems to maintain records and track student learning;
- using student assessment results to evaluate teaching and learning programs and inform further planning;
- establishing safe and supportive learning environments;
- managing student behaviour by engaging students in purposeful and worthwhile learning activities;
- meaningfully engage with students and their Music learning from the youngest of ages;
- coordination of Pre-K to Year 2 concerts, recitals, assemblies and open days.
- assessment and report writing.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- has experience in teaching Music to young children;
- demonstrate a sound knowledge of the NSW Music syllabus;
- is passionate about the teaching of Music;
- is well versed in Kodaly and Orff methodology;
- has some choir directing experience
- has basic keyboard skills
- has a natural rapport with staff and girls;
- has the ability to engage students and inspire them to achieve the best results;
- possesses a strong academic record;
- possesses a clear understanding of teaching and learning, and sound specialist specific knowledge and understanding of Music;
- is knowledgeable about the effective use of ICT in the classroom;
- is confident in differentiating the curriculum in the classroom;
- will support the co-curricular and pastoral care programs at the school;
- has a commitment to ongoing professional learning;
- will actively support the ethos of this Anglican Independent School.
The successful applicant will have to be able to supply a current Working with Children Check Number or Application Number.
Please note that only candidates successful in progressing to interview stage will be contacted.
Applications should include the names of at least two referees and curriculum vitae.
HR Manager
Kambala
danielle_kassoua@kambala.nsw.edu.au
794 New South Head Road
ROSE BAY NSW 2029
Telephone 02 9388 6777
www.kambala.nsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11 June 2019
About Kambala
Kambala is an all-girls, non-selective, Anglican, independent, all-through day and boarding school in New South Wales, serving students from the age of 4-18. The all-through school is situated in Rose Bay, and overlooks the Sydney Harbour.
Kambala was founded in 1997. The current principal has been there since 2014. It is divided into three sites: the school’s early learning centre, a primary school and a secondary school. The school places a huge importance on IT skills, seeing all students equipped with their own iPad from primary school. It is vital to the all-through school that teachers benefit from professional training opportunities in a welcoming and stimulating working environment.
Acting principal
Shane Hogan
Facilities
Kambala boasts a wide range of modern learning facilities across its three campuses, including multi-purpose halls, multiple play areas, a 25-metre swimming pool, a large, well-stocked library, extensive outdoor grounds, science laboratories, photography lighting rooms and sports courts.
Curriculum
The all-through school offers a broad and varied curriculum, including an extensive range of languages - French, Japanese, Latin or Mandarin. In secondary school, pupils work to study towards the International Baccalaureate (IB). Extracurricular activities are available for students to get involved in, ranging from sports to a school choir. There is also private tutoring for students requiring additional help.
School ethos
Kamala works to inspire and teach students the relevant and skills, knowledge and attitudes that will put them in good stead for their future lives, and nurtures them as respectful, disciplined, inclusive and caring young adults, following the values of humanity, courage, wonder and respect. The school wants to inspire all girls to be the best version of themselves and that are aware of their social responsibilities to society.
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