Instrumental Music Instructor – Cello in Melbourne

The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School is one of four selective entry high schools for high ability learners in Victoria, catering for 1200 young people in Years 9-12. Situated in a central city location adjacent to the Albert Park Lake, the school offers outstanding facilities for the delivery of its programs and is attended by students from metropolitan Melbourne and beyond. The selective nature of entry results in a broad socio-economic and cultural mix of students with a strong commitment to academic excellence.

The school provides an educational experience that equips girls and gender diverse young people for tertiary study and leadership roles in a range of fields and industries, and develops interests and skills to enhance their personal lives. We are an inclusive community built on positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging. We value diversity and appreciate those around us for their similarities and differences. We are internationally-minded and value our place in our local and global context.

GROWTH
We seek challenges in order to grow, and are resilient in the face of adversity. We are curious, collaborative, and passionate about learning. We celebrate success and aspire to be our best selves in all aspects of life.

RESPONSIBILITY
We are agents in our own learning, and we foster leadership through action. We take responsibility for ourselves and each other, and we contribute to school life and our broader communities.

COMPASSION
We are interested in the lives and perspectives of others. We value every member of our school and wider communities. We treat people with respect and offer support to those who need it.

The school's highly successful alumnae, The Palladians, continue to be strong supporters of the school offering a range of enrichment and leadership programmes for our students. We have an outstanding, collaborative and stable staffing profile who support a values driven culture. Staff wellbeing (alongside student wellbeing) is a priority for the school.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high standard of learning and teaching in the area of cello, both face-to-face and online.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, lead and develop student music ensembles, developing students' musicianship both individually and as part of a group.
• Demonstrated ability to extend and challenge students in their learning.
• Genuine commitment to work as part of a collaborative, positive team to nurture active participation in, and passion for, music.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a willingness to promote a culture of positivity and excellence.
• Demonstrated capacity to show initiative, contribute to a positive school culture and live by organisational values.

The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School is seeking an enthusiastic Cello educator for 1 day a week (ES 0.2 FTE). Mac.Rob has an established and vibrant ensemble performance program with 3 string ensembles, Symphony Orchestra and Chamber ensembles. The successful applicant will have strong orchestral experience and a keen interest in music pedagogy. While the primary responsibilities of the position are articulated, it is expected that the candidate will engage with the wider school community and participate fully in concerts, events, and activities.

Applicants must have a VIT registration or a valid WWCC.

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.

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.