Appointment Pool
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH775870
Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) are seeking to establish a pool of Instrumental Music Teachers – Brass for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year.
Suitable applicants should possess a high level of teaching and performance competence on a specialist Brass Instrument and be willing to extend their teaching skills to cover all instruments in the Brass family.
Candidates should embrace the opportunity to work with a positive approach in a variety of school environments. Suitable applicants will be required to teach in small groups, a range of students from years 5 – 12 in a number of schools within the metropolitan area.
As a Brass teacher, you will be expected to teach to the WA Curriculum/IMSS Brass Curriculum and possibly conduct ensembles in some schools. Suitable applicants should be able to work independently, display a growth mindset, energy and passion for the subject and to be highly skilled at performance on their chosen instrument.
There is a particularly close collegial relationship amongst staff that allows for significant professional growth as a teacher and musician.
IMSS vision is to provide a rich environment where students have opportunities for inspiration, success in music and personal excellence. Our mission involves providing high quality instrumental teaching, diverse and stimulating performance and extension opportunities, a comprehensive resource centre and an instrumental loans and maintenance service so every student can achieve to their full potential.
Instrumental Music School Services delivers instrumental music teaching to public schools throughout the state of WA. Teachers working for this service will join a passionate and committed team of educators who are highly skilled in music performance as well as music education. Regular professional development and networking is a priority for our current employees.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Instrumental Music School Services can be found by visiting https://www.education.wa.edu.au/instrumental-music or Schools Online
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Nicole Turner, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9338 9500 or emailing Nicole.Turner@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Nicole Turner on 0414 433 412.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2)work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 14 October 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.