<p><b>Summary Statement: </b>Grace has a highly regarded and active Co-curricular Performing Arts program within Grace Academy, and is currently seeking a Strings Specialist Music Instructor, supported by our Director and administrative support staff.</p><p><b>Responsible to:</b> Head of Strings </p><p><b>Position type: </b>Casual (hours dependent on student enrolments, size of program and operational needs of the College) </p><p> </p><p><b>Anticipated Commencement Date: </b>12 July 2021 </p><p><b>Qualifications, Certifications and Work-related Experience: </b></p><ul><li>Formal qualifications at tertiary level, relevant to the position; </li><li>Current drivers licence (C class) and own transport; </li><li>Ability to teach in group &amp; private tuition contexts; </li><li>Ability to teach in primary &amp; secondary school contexts; </li><li>Ability to teach upper &amp; lower string instruments with specialisation in either one; </li><li>Experience of teaching large group Immersion program highly preferred; </li><li>Good pedagogy experience of working with different age groups, confidence and flexibility in delivering content; </li><li>Dynamic and energetic teaching which is engaging and is based on building excellent learning in the program; </li><li>Ability to work and plan for diverse classrooms of students of mixed ability and special needs; </li><li>Willingness to liaise with classroom teachers, support staff and special needs coordinators; </li><li>Willingness to attend and contribute to out of hour’s concerts and events in which the students are involved in.</li></ul><p><b>Important:</b> All positions vacant advertised on the Grace Lutheran College website require the applicant to address (in writing) specific Selection Criteria that are of particular relevance to the position advertised. </p><p><b>SELECTION CRITERIA common to all Instrumental Music positions: </b></p><p><b>1. Ethos: </b>Demonstrated commitment to the ethos and Christian foundations of the College. </p><p><b>2. Qualifications and Job-specific Skills: </b>Demonstrated skills and appropriate qualifications to fulfil the position’s roles. Ability to model a range of effective teaching and learning strategies to ensure the needs of all students are met. Demonstrated organisational capabilities needed to manage resources effectively and achieve agreed goals efficiently. Demonstrated skills needed to support the College’s Grace Academy program. </p><p><b> 3. Interpersonal Skills: </b>Demonstrated personal and interpersonal skills that enhance positive relationships with all members of the community. Demonstrated ability to develop warm, caring relationships with students while maintaining a positive, focused learning environment. An understanding of the particular needs of young people and demonstrated skills in meeting these needs in the context of music lessons and ensemble activities. Demonstrated willingness to work with a team leader and the supporting team to achieve the outcomes required; combining personal specialist skills with those of the team to achieve collaborative outcomes where a team approach is necessary. Very good communication skills; in the first instance verbal and very good written skills where required. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>4. Service Focus: </b>Evidence of a clear service focus; ability to meet deadlines, prioritize competing work demands and provide a high quality level of service to the people of the College and the wider community. <br /></p><p><b>5. Initiative and Flexibility: </b>Demonstrated levels of initiative, efficiency, perseverance and flexibility necessary to contribute to a learning community which values teamwork and the achievement of excellent outcomes at all levels of the organization. </p><p><b>6. Collaborative Leadership Skills: </b>Personal qualities such as confidence, flexibility, initiative, perseverance and resourcefulness necessary to contribute to a learning community which values teamwork and interdependence. </p><p><b>7. Personal Development: </b>Evidence of a personal commitment to continuous self-evaluation and lifelong learning. </p><p><b>8. Co-curricular Skills: </b>Demonstrated skills needed to support the College’s Grace Academy program. </p><p><b>Closing Date:</b> Close of business (5 pm AEST), Friday 2 July 2021</p><p><br /></p><p><b>How to apply: </b></p><p>Applicants are to submit their application in writing by email or hard copy. Include a brief curriculum vitae, contact details of two referees (ideally one who can attest to Selection Criteria 1 on your behalf and your current supervisor, if possible), and a maximum two-page written response outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the Selection Criteria.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Address application to: </b></p><p>The Business Manager</p><p>Grace Lutheran College </p><p>PO Box 3181 </p><p>CLONTARF DC QLD 4019 </p><p>grace&#64;glc.qld.edu.au </p><p>Enquiries: </p><p>T: (07) 3203 0066 F: (07) 3897 2188</p><p>Applicants must have current eligibility to work in Australia</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>