Instrumental Guitar & Drums Teacher - Xavier Catholic College, HERVEY BAY

Xavier Catholic College is a co-educational P-12 College owned and administered by Brisbane Catholic Education which opened in 2003. Our enrolment is approximately 1280 students and continues to grow. The College is a vibrant community which takes its name from St Francis Xavier, who along with St Ignatius of Loyola, was one of the founders of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. We have adopted Ignatian spirituality as the basis for the ethos and culture of the College. Hervey Bay is three and a half hours north of Brisbane and boasts a full range of impressive facilities including shopping, dining, excellent sporting clubs, major public and private hospitals, an airport with regular daily flights to Brisbane and an impressive tourist industry that focuses on whale watching and the beautiful Fraser Island. Housing affordability is a big draw card, particularly for young families.  Explore our school website to learn more about us.

We are seeking an experienced Instrumental Guitar & Drums Instructor to teach across our P-12 school.

This involves interacting with students, staff and parents in an appropriate manner as well as contributing to effective processes and practices in keeping with the values of ethos of the school and designed to accomplish the desired outcomes of the specific programs. 

Depending on the nature of the Music program, the role may also involve interacting with personnel and organisations outside the school community and developing partnerships that enhance results for students. 

To be successful, you will bring to the role:
•    The ability to teach beginner students and more advanced students in the private Instrumental Program,
•    Relevant qualifications and/ or experience as a guitar and Drums teacher,
•    Ability to foster and develop the Instrumental Music Program,
•    A proven capacity to be fully engaged in the life of the school beyond the music program,
•    The ability to lead or accompany instrumental ensembles if required, and
•    Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues.

Please include a cover letter with your online application outlining your suitability for the role.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Estimated start date:  Commencing ASAP

Position tenure:  Casual

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): 

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 3 days per week (student enrolment pending)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: Agreed rate - $51.25 per hour, including oncosts.

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.


Contact:   Dr Jonathan Dunn

Contact number:   4197 1182

Contact email:   jdunn@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     12-Feb-2023

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