This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) provides quality teaching, diverse, stimulating performance and enrichment opportunities, supporting every instrumental music student to realise their full potential.
IMSS collaborates with nearly 500 public schools across Western Australia to enhance students' musical education through practical music-making. Our holistic approach emphasises individual growth and group collaboration, offering a structured curriculum in a variety of instrumental disciplines, including Brass, Classical Guitar, Contemporary Guitar and Bass, Percussion, Strings, Voice, and Woodwind. Students develop creativity, expression, and technical proficiency through weekly lessons and ensemble opportunities.
We believe in integrating music education with the broader school curriculum, enriching academic experiences through artistic development. Our program provides numerous enrichment opportunities, including performances, workshops, and festivals, fostering collaboration and a sense of community among students. Guided by our motto, "Engage Inspire Create", we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant musical culture and enhancing the cultural fabric of Western Australia.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online or our webpage Instrumental Music School Services
The Role
IMSS is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Ensemble Teaching - Learning and Events Leadership.
The successful applicant should be a motivated, highly skilled and innovative educator to join the Senior Leadership Team. This role is integral in the leadership of the school to drive school improvement. They may be required to participate in decision making processes and actively promote the educational policies and strategies of the Department of Education and the IMSS to instrumental music teachers, school-based administrators, staff and the general community.
Ideally, the successful applicant will model a commitment to self-reflection and improvement providing coaching and mentoring to promote professional growth and leadership capabilities within teams and in others. It is important to possess excellent organization, communication and public relation skills that allow you to build and maintain collaborative and respectful partnerships across Western Australian communities. IMSS values creative thinking that leads to improved solutions and outcomes for our students.
The successful applicant should bring to the role, a strong sense of passion and motivation in music education through Ensemble Teaching & Learning and Events Leadership. They should illustrate an ability to lead teams in the vision, planning, communicating and production of the suite of IMSS events over 2025. An understanding of the range of ensemble and events opportunities is desirable. Your ability to work with the wider community will be central to the processes and planning of successful events.
Central to this position will be the ability to provide educational leadership guided by the IMSS Whole School Teaching and Learning Program. This includes support and development for a high-quality ensemble teaching and learning program, developed from the WA Curriculum and the IMSS Pedagogical Framework which includes Playing from Notation, Playing by Ear, Playing from Memory, and Improvisation. You will also liaise with the Executive Team on the management of resources for ensemble programs, including suitable staff deployment and resource centre materials.
An aptitude for common office software packages will be advantageous to the successful applicant, as will being able to develop and maintain a strong network of relationships within the educational and privatised music scene, enhancing opportunities for students to perform in all communities.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Fraser, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9338 9500 or emailing kevin.fraser@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs)
- Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA938532
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 December 2024
