Senior School Teacher of Music
Queenwood School for Girls
Mosman 2088
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 1, 2020
Job overview
Queenwood is a non-denominational Christian girls’ school with an active and engaging K-12 Music program. Our sequential classroom music lessons commences in Kindergarten and continue through to Music 1, Music 2 and Extension, as well as International Baccalaureate music courses. We also have a vibrant extra-curricular music program catering for instrumental, vocal and compositional programs in all stages, incorporating a range of choirs, orchestras and bands.
We are creating the opportunity for two passionate, part-time music teachers to join our Junior School and Senior School to deliver a combination of classroom music lessons for Years 3 to 12. Our ideal candidates will be experienced classroom teachers who share a deep love of Music and the ability to foster in young people a love of music.
There also is the possibility of an additional curriculum co-ordination role. This role will require an understanding of the NESA Creative Arts K-6, Music 7-10 and Music Stage 6 syllabuses, with proven ability in planning and implementing a sequential K-12 Music program. A knowledge of Orff and Kodály approaches to music education is desirable.
Both positions are to start Term 1 2020; however, the commencement date may be negotiable.
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About Queenwood School for Girls
- Queenwood School for Girls
- 47 Mandolong Road, Mosman
- New South Wales
- 2088
- Australia
Queenwood is an independent day school for girls located in Mosman, on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. Based on Christian values, the K to 12 school offers a caring environment in which each student is challenged to strive towards personal and academic excellence.
Principal
Ms Elizabeth Stone BA LLB (UNSW), MLitt (Oxon), Grad Dip Ed (CSU), AMusA (AMEB)
Facilities
Queenwood School for Girls plays home to a 25-metre pool specifically built for water polo, an all-weather court, five state-of-the-art science laboratories and a tiered lecture theatre. Queenwood’s Art and Design campus adjoins Balmoral Beach. Students also have access to specialist precincts for drama and music, a rehearsal and recording studio, modern library and technology centres and the 600-seat Astra Theatre.
Curriculum
During their primary years, teachers focus on bringing together students' creativity and commitment in a safe, supportive learning environment for young minds. Queenwood's primary curriculum is structured so that girls gain a deep understanding of diverse subjects, beyond the core English and Mathematics. Specialist teachers ensure girls pick up skills in Art, Music, Computing, Drama, French, and research and critical thinking at an early age.
In their high school years, Queenwood School for Girls students are pushed to develop not only academic potential but also creative, sporting and interpersonal skills. Thus, the curriculum is tailored to be flexible. In Years 11 and 12 Queenwood offers both the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB), an internationally recognised alternative pathway to matriculation.
School ethos
Queenwood School for Girls is an internationally minded school which aims to provide a contemporary and liberal education. They strive to develop students who have the intellectual rigour, independence, character and skills to contribute sustainably to the world. This is encompassed by the Queenwood vales of Truth, Courage and Service.
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