<p>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.<br /></p><p>We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global. </p><p><b>The position </b></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic individual with a desire to lead the Strings Department at Loreto Toorak. This is a high-profile position which values all aspects of excellence, engagement, opportunity, collaboration and leadership with the staff, students and families that form part of our Loreto community. </p><p>The Head of Strings is a 3 year appointment with a substantive ongoing Teacher position, commencing Term 4 (Monday 7th October) 2024. </p><p>Responsibilities of the role will include: </p><ul><li>Coordinating all instrumental and ensemble teaching for the Strings Department </li><li>Teaching an allocated list of private instrumental students </li><li>Overseeing the involvement of all string students in the music program </li><li>Preparing for and assisting in the delivery of the annual Music Camp </li><li>Organising and/or initiating workshops and performance opportunities, for soloists and String Ensembles including the Loreto Symphony Orchestra </li><li>Leading the teaching and learning in the Year 3 Strings Program </li><li>Attending school music performances and other school events, and assisting with the planning of key music events </li><li>Maintaining strong and open channels of communication with all music staff, school staff and all members of the Loreto Toorak community </li><li>Managing students and string staff in a professional, mature manner that role models exemplary behaviour and standards and is in line with Loreto Mandeville Hall’s reputation and ethos </li><li>Further responsibilities as outlined in the position description </li></ul><p><b>About You </b></p><p>You will be an outstanding role model as both a leading String pedagogue and a collaborator, expecting excellence whilst valuing the unique contexts of the learners in your care. Your understanding of instrumental programs in school settings is a crucial component of this role as is leading a team of expert String teachers. You will maintain a technical knowledge at the forefront of the field of strings education and pedagogy, and carry out work in a competent, proactive, friendly and efficient manner demonstrating initiative and problem solving skills as required. </p><p>We are keen to understand your experiences that shape you as a teacher/performer and how these fit with our Loreto Toorak community. </p><p><b>Why work at Loreto Toorak? </b></p><p>Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing programs. </p><p>If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate, apply online now by clicking the ‘apply’ button. </p><p><b>Applications close on Friday 17th May at 5pm.</b> Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don&#39;t delay if the role is of interest to you! </p><p><i>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School&#39;s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>