Instrumental Music - Percussion in Melbourne

Elisabeth Murdoch College (EMC) is a coeducational secondary college, 7-12, located in the southeastern suburb of Langwarrin with a current student population of 1620. We care about developing each of our students as a whole child. We build relationships and offer opportunities that position students for their pathway to success.

Our key priority areas are Literacy, Student Engagement in Learning, and Community Engagement. The College has an instructional model that guides teaching and learning for staff and students. The model provides flexibility to incorporate current department initiatives. We have a strong focus on literacy through the 3L Literacy for Learning framework, along with school wide Positive Behaviours.

The College adopts evidence-based strategies to support student's social and emotional learning. We offer a learning environment where all students can achieve their best and be positioned for a positive pathway. Respect, Empowerment, Aspiration, Courage, and Honesty are the core values that guide our work. We set high expectations for all students in all aspects of school life.

Elisabeth Murdoch College leads and implements initiatives and strategies to support the wellbeing of students, staff and the wider community. EMC is a lead school for the Department of Education Respectful Relationships initiative. We also have a newly established Inclusive Education team supporting students with additional needs including the new Tier 2 disability inclusion approach and Disability Inclusion Profiles (formerly Program for Students with Disabilities). EMC drives reconciliation in education, and celebrates and supports our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through our endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan.

We are proud to work in partnership with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to support students building strength in cultural identity in engagement activities across the College.

Elisabeth Murdoch College, Langwarrin Primary School, Langwarrin Park Primary School, and Woodlands Primary School have partnered to create the THRIVE positive education network. Together we are using best practice teaching and the science of positive psychology to help every member of our school community to THRIVE.

Elisabeth Murdoch College is proud to offer a diverse set of pathways to cater to every aspiration. We strive to meet the learning needs and passions of every student, while also creating a supportive environment with opportunities for students to develop an individual sense of self and belonging to the community.

Our four Middle School Specialist Programs provide an insight into our unique approach to support students to transform their interests and passions into learning and career pathways in preparation for senior school. These programs are:

• Leaders in Sport - Strong leadership within the community
• The Murdoch Program - Providing strong academic pathways
• The Performing Arts Collective - Inspiring success through a passion to perform
• THRIVE Aspirant Leaders - Empowering students to become change makers

These four Specialist Programs extend our regular curriculum, creating an environment where students can challenge each other, take risks and develop the behaviours and leadership skills that will support their continued learning well beyond secondary school.

We also provide a vast curriculum that caters for the interests and abilities of a diverse range of learning styles and pathways including:

• Extensive VCE TP, VM, VPC and VET offerings
• School Based Apprenticeships with an extensive vocational program
• Many additional opportunities to be involved in further educational experiences, ie. sport, academic, performing arts and community partnerships
• Strong community links with the iCAN challenge and the Royal Children's Hospital, The Salvation Army, Monash University, Lifeblood and Cruden Farm
• EMC Combine - Basketball Academy

EMC College Vision & Values

Vision: An inclusive environment that supports our community to realise their potential. Pathways for every aspiration. Pathways to success.

Purpose: By creating curious and resilient learners who excel in a connected and global community.

Values: Respect, Empowerment, Aspiration, Courage, Honesty.

Selection Criteria

• SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.
• SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
• SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
• SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.
• SC5 Demonstrated experience to support percussion instruction.
• SC6 Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group tuition to students from beginning to senior levels on percussion instruments including drum-kit, mallet percussion, and drum-line cadences.
• Lead percussion ensemble and drum-line weekly rehearsals, and their performance at the mid-year concert.
• Assist with administration for lessons and communication with students and parents including instrument hire, lesson scheduling, and roll marking.
• Assist preparing students for assessments and other performances.
• Assist with and attend College performances, excursions, and camps as required.
• Attend whole school events and curriculum days pro-rata.
• Contribute to the development of a music culture in the College community.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.