Location : Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type : Part time / From 10 / 02 / 2025 - 05 / 12 / 2025
Organisation : Schools (Government)
- Salary
- Salary not specified
Occupation : Education and Training
Reference : 1452492
Location ProfileFountain Gate Secondary College is located in the City of Casey in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 40 kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District. The school was registered as a Year 7-12 provider in 2009, and prior to that, was a Year 7-10 campus of Eumemmerring College._We provide high-quality education for the Narre Warren community in a safe, supportive and educationally challenging environment. The College recognises and values the diversity of its community that is drawn from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds. We have well-established relationships with our feeder primary schools through the Casey North Network._The school grounds include an indoor multi-purpose gymnasium, and a range of flexible classrooms ('learning hubs¿) and specialist facilities. The grounds include passive and active play spaces, basketball and netball courts and an oval._Enrolments are approximately 1240 students. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index was 0.5707 in 2023. The staffing profile of Fountain Gate Secondary College includes a principal, five assistant principals, 97.4 teachers and 40 full time equivalent Education Support (ES) staff._Fountain Gate Secondary College provides a Year 7 to Year 12 learning program through the Victorian Curriculum, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of EducationVocation Major (VCE-VM) and a range of Victorian Education and Training (VET) offerings._To support the wellbeing and educational needs of our students we have a partnership with Headspace and have an onsite team consisting of : College Wellbeing Leader, Re-engagement Officer, Attendance Officers for each Year Level Hub, Integration Coordinator, Youth Worker, Counsellor, Speech Pathologist, Adolescent Health Nurse, Multicultural Aides, Occupational Therapist, onsite psychologists, School Nurse and the 'Doctors in School¿ program._A school-wide Positive Education approach underpins all our interactions. An extensive awards system operates throughout the school, recognising students who demonstrate our school valuesRespect, Honesty, Responsibility and Endeavour._The College successfully competes through several interschool sports, and our Rugby and Soccer Academies support students to achieve excellence both on and off the sporting field._As part of our 2023-2026 School Strategic Plan, our college has three focus areas : _Improve student learning outcomes_Optimise student wellbeing and connectedness_Improve student engagement in learning_Fountain Gate Secondary College is committed to providing a high quality educational program that supports all students to fulfil their potential and achieve their goals in life. We have high expectations for all members of our school community, and ensure this is matched with high levels of support._Selection Criteria1. Demonstrated capacity to implement Piano tuition (including flexible and adaptive tutoring approaches) in individual and small group contexts to allow students to reach their full potential.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of Piano teaching methods and how to implement them.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in Piano instruction / techniques, a range of Piano performance styles and demonstrated expertise in ensemble leadership.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, colleagues, and the school community, as well as supporting the growth of the music program.
5. Demonstrated ability to monitor student achievement and report to the Instrumental Music Coordinator on student progress.
RolePart time 2 days a week 8.35-4.00 8.35-12.20
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with mínimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be re