Instrumental Music Instructor - Piano/Keyboard

Occupation: Education and training

Reference: 1544740

Location Profile

Bemin Secondary College

Two Campuses Countless Opportunities

Situated across two campuses, Bemin Secondary College is Truganina s first secondary school, presenting a unique experience to be a part of creating a culture of educational excellence at the heart of the Truganina community. Separated by only 1.6km, our Junior (7-9) and Senior (10-12) campuses are located:

35 minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD

15 minutes drive from Point Cook

15 minutes drive from Caroline Springs

21 minutes drive from Yarraville

26 minutes drive from Essendon

Community hubs indoor gymnasium courts; food kitchens, music and drama/dance studios

Specialised Visual Arts (including Ceramics) and Technology (Design, Media & Digital) buildings

Specialised Science buildings

Learning Neighbourhood Buildings

Libraries and resource centres

Wellbeing & Inclusion areas

Vision

At Bemin Secondary College,all students will be empowered to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. The learning, growth and achievement of all young people will be underpinned by creativity, innovation and a commitment to respectfully work together to create a sustainable future for themselves and their families.

Mission

Bemin Secondary College smission is to foster a learning community identified by high expectations, a commitment to evidenced based practices and a deep pride in the school values. The school promotes a strong sense of community by building strong home/school partnerships and welcoming all students from across the local neighbourhood. All students are supported to develop their identity by differentiated pathways while acknowledging that their individual cultures and personal identities are sources of strength.

At Bemin Secondary College, all teachers are expected to commit to collaborating in a multidisciplinary way while working in a professional learning community. All teachers have the opportunity to work across both campuses, based on qualification and experience.

All teachers are expected to develop and/or demonstrate a deep understanding of the School s pedagogy and the ability to co-create and action the delivery of a guaranteed and viable Victorian Curriculum and/or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) senior school program. Along with the expectation that all students will achieve their best individual outcomes, the School is committed to ongoing adult learning and skill improvement. It is an expectation and requirement that all teachers embrace the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework that focuses on the teaching and re-teaching of all students' behaviour expectations and routines. All staff work in partnership with parents and families to provide ongoing feedback about student learning growth and wellbeing.

Bemin Secondary College is committed to building the literacy and numeracy skills of all students across both campuses.

Teaching and Learning
Bemin Secondary College has established a strong Professional Learning Community (PLC) culture supported by an inquiry model of investigation. Collaborative planning is central to the delivery of an engaging curriculum. An emphasis on understanding the evidence-based practices and importance of differentiating learning tasks, providing students and parents with effective feedback and structured lesson planning are core expectations.

Positive Climate for Learning
The School Wide Positive Behaviour framework is the key pedagogy in setting high learning and behaviour expectations along with promoting inclusion. The Schoolstrongly advocates and teaches young people the importance of learning and behaviour routines to achieve maximum success at school.

SC1 Experience with teaching beginner and advanced instrumental students in secondary school settings.

SC2 Demonstrated commitment to running groups and organising performance opportunities for students.

SC3 Demonstrated commitment to on-going professional learning.

SC4 Ability to work as part of a music team.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

Instrumental music tutors are responsible for the teaching of instrumental lessons, as well as the assistance with tutoring the ensemble programs.

The maintenance of instruments and sheet music is the responsibility of an instrumental music tutor (IMT).

IMt's should ensure that they enable their students to perform in College events on a regular basis, by preparing repertoire for students to learn. IMT's report any concerns to the College Instrumental Music Co-ordinator.

Plan and teach appropriate repertoire to students

Plan and teach appropriate repertoire to small group ensembles

Prepare and arrange sheet music when necessary

Maintain instruments and ensure necessary repairs are reported

Assist preparation for College concerts and events

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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 schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

• 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.

Please ensure that your application includes:

• Aresume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• Asection addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

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.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Applications close Friday 2 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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