Choral Director / Music Teacher
Kambala
Rose Bay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 1 2019
Job overview
Inspired learning. Empowering young women of integrity.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented teaching professional to join our dynamic Music
Department with strengths in directing choirs and teaching classroom Music.
This position is a full time role commencing in Term 1 2019. The ability to direct choirs is
essential. Preference will be given to suitable applicants with qualifications and broad experience in successfully teaching the NSW Curriculum.
Responsibilities of the role include:
· lead and coordinate the Choral Program;
· applying knowledge of content/discipline through effective teaching activities and programs relevant to the curriculum stage;
· designing and implementing relevant learning and teaching sequences using the NSW NESA syllabus;
· integrating ICT in teaching and learning to meet syllabus outcomes;
· applying a theoretical and practical understanding of different approaches to learning to enhance student outcomes;
· using a variety of appropriate teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to make content meaningful to all students;
· providing timely, effective and consistent oral and written feedback to students to encourage them to reflect on and monitor their learning;
· using a range of assessment tools and documentation to provide information about students and to inform teaching plans and activities;
· 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.
We are looking for someone who:
· has experience in preparing and directing choral performances in a variety of contexts;
· is an inspiring teacher who has strengths in a range of musical styles and genres;
· possesses a strong academic record;
· is an effective classroom teacher with an excellent understanding of the NSW curriculum and pedagogy;
· has a natural rapport with staff and girls;
· has the ability to engage students and inspire them to obtain the best results;
· is knowledgeable about the effective use of ICT in the classroom in order to improve student learning outcomes;
· is confident in differentiating the curriculum in the classroom;
· will support the co-curricular and pastoral care programs at the school;
· will actively support the ethos of this Anglican Independent School;
· has a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
Any applicant will be required 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
danielle_kassoua@kambala.nsw.edu.au
Kambala
794 New South Head Road
ROSE BAY NSW 2029
Telephone 9388 6853
Applications close: 12 November 2018
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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